They do make them like they used to and yes they are expensive. But they also have temperature control and can come in electric: https://agaaustralia.com.au/aga
Like many things, people wanted cheaper and they wanted it now. I refer to this [1] excellent website to explain the economics of purchasing equipment or services, buying your first or last oven or for use in project management decision making.
!! I once purchased an airplane for the price of that Esse cooker machine.
I learned, of course, that purchase price is just the cost of entry. Also, unless you have experience with rebuilding airplanes, you should probably avoid the one selling for the lowest price.
Come to think of it, the Lycoming engine in that 172G could be thought of as the analog of that wood stove: simple, dirty, built to last. They don't make those like they used to, either.
I learned, of course, that purchase price is just the cost of entry. Also, unless you have experience with rebuilding airplanes, you should probably avoid the one selling for the lowest price.
Come to think of it, the Lycoming engine in that 172G could be thought of as the analog of that wood stove: simple, dirty, built to last. They don't make those like they used to, either.