Another Wiles Cooker Recovered

[Mike Cecil]

Robert,

As you would already know, the baking dishes were heavy duty black steel with rolled and wired top edges and tapered sides. They are a difficult item to manufacture. However, I am aware that Cecil & Company in Bayswater, Melbourne, have made at least one set, so if you want accurate replicas, then Chris Cecil is the man to talk to. Yes, I am related: he is my nephew. The company was started by my grandfather in 1922, and is now up to its fifth generation of family tinsmiths (Chris is 4th gen, his son also works there).

You mentioned another working Wiles in your area: could I ask you to provide me with the boiler number, ARN, etc if you could manage it, please? I'd appreciate it greatly.

Regards

Mike C