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Electric Toasters Made in the U.S.A. during the depression years: 1930s
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Sunbeam model T-9 automatic pop-upPeerless for design and quality, the T-9 has an incised design surrounding a glass jewel on the face of the toaster finished with bakelite handles and base. Controls for Light/Dark, as well as "Keeps Toast Warm" or "Pops Toast Up". It has a large, easy-to-open crumb door.This model is in the permanent design collection of several museums. And, you can have one of your own, or give one as a special gift, clean as a whistle, working as it did originally when it was brand new. It has been fully refurbished and in tip-top condition mechanically. Sunbeam Corporation Chicago U.S.A. Toronto, Canada, 110-120 Volts 1100 Watts. $375 in prime condition
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The Spider Web Toaster from GELouis Comfort Tiffany made a wonderful table lamp with a spider-web shade in elegant leaded glass. But did you every think the spider web would wind up on a toaster? Well, gather the goth children around the breakfast table and get loaf of bread and a jar of olive paste (well it HAS to be black!) and prepare a little snack.The base has a step down design, and the sides have step out raised panels. It is in excellent condition inside and out. It comes with a detachable cord set. Spider Web Toaster from General Electric $155Purchase Information |
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The Universal Turn-Easy Toaster from 1933This beautiful toaster was a show piece when it was new, and can still hold its own. The extra fancy work on the doors, sides and top says "Look at Me! I'm special." It is called a "Turn-Easy" because the bread will reverse sides by simply opening the door. There is no need to touch the bread to turn the slice over. This might have been a batchelor toaster since only one door appears heavily used.Universal was selling a whole line of appliances as "time-saving, labor-saving devices each of which will enable you to do some household task in an easier and better way." They promised that each piece was first quality in workmanship and materials. This toaster is in very good condition with the handles and feet close to the original ivory color. It comes with a detachable cord set. Along with a loaf of good bread, that's all you'll need for hot, delicious, crispy toast with a lot of style. Universal - "The Brand Name Known In Every Home" Landers, Frary & Clark New Britain, Conn. U.S.A. 110-120 Volts 625 Watts SOLDPurchase Information |
General Electric Expan-dorBefore World War II, General Electric introduced this attractive toaster with a special feature that allows for toasting of thick breads, bagels, and sandwiches as well as regular bread.The interior construction looks quite usual, with heating elements made of flat resistance wire wrapped around a sheet of mica, all protected by four vertical guard bars. However, the hinge at the bottom of each door is made to expand for extra width. Pretty neat, huh? This one comes with a copy of the original instructions, and the original carton which is in unusually good shape, on all sides. (When found, most original cartons look pretty ratty.) This could be a perfect gift for someone known to rant about everything today being made in China. I have for sale several others of this model, some showing some wear. Ask if you like the features but don't need one in sparkling condition. The Expan-dor from General Electric 115 Volts 450 Watts Meriden, Conn. Made in U.S.A. $210Purchase Information |
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Empire Toaster from Two Rivers, Wisc.According to the seminal toaster documentarian Charles Fisher, this toaster was made in 1929 by the Great Northern Mfg. Co. in Chicago and sold under the Quality Brand. Later, in the 1930s, this one was sold as the Empire, made by Metal Ware Corp. in Two Rivers, Wisc.The base has pinched corners with wafer feet and sports a name badge. The doors are spring loaded. The interior is made of mica plates wrapped with resistance wire. This example has been used very little, and aside from some plating deterioration on the top, it is in very good condition. It comes with a detachable cord set, either new or vintage. Empire Metal Ware Corp., Two Rivers, Wisc. 115 Volts 550 Watts $160Purchase Information |
Universal Turn Easy with Black fittingsThis toaster is a cousin of the Turn Easy toaster shown above, but with a different design and with black fittings.It is in very good condition and the insides of the doors are lacking the usual corrosion. It comes with a detachable cord set. Universal - "The Brand Name Known In Every Home" Landers, Frary & Clark New Britain, Conn. U.S.A. 110-120 Volts 625 Watts $145Purchase Information |
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1934 Toastmaster Automatic Pop-up Toaster"Cheek to Cheek" by Irving Berlin topped the charts and "42nd Street" was running on Broadway when Toastmaster produced this stunning architectural design with that could have been a Busby Berkeley set! It has a clockwork timer that ticks with settings from light to dark. Two thumb screws make the bottom cover easy to remove for crumb extraction.This one is in very good condition and has been fitted with a new black neoprene replacement cord and molded plug. Produced 1934 until 1939 by McGraw Electric Company Water-Genters Div. Mpls, Minn. U.S.A. Made in Elgin, Ill. for the last years of production SOLDPurchase Information |
Toastmaster Automatic Pop Up Toaster"Over the Rainbow" topped the hit parade for 15 weeks the year Toastmaster came out with a toaster that would do Auntie Em proud. It has a chrome body with incised parallel lines that wrap around the corners and sits on a graceful bakelite base. The top of the toaster slopes toward the push-down lever side. A light/dark knob controls the clockwork timing mechanism. Cost in 1937 was $16.Produced from July 1936 until June 1938 McGraw Electric Company, Toastmaster Products Div. MPLS MINN U.S.A., 110 Volts 1100 Watts. $149Purchase Information |
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Manning-Bowman Toaster in the Harmony patternThis toaster is beautifully made of heavy gauge steel (no doubt from Mr. Carnegie's steel mills in Pittsburgh) with deluxe plating, then fitted with bakelite feet in a waterfall design, a motif central to art deco. It comes with a detachable cord set.In 1934, Manning-Bowman & Co was selling this toaster by itself, but also as part of No. 790 which was called "The Patrician" toaster service with a matching tray and divided crystal dish for butter and jam. I've never seen the whole set together; it is described in Helen Greguire's book "Collector's Guide to Toasters and Accessories" with a vintage catalog listing. Made by Manning-Bowman & Co. Meriden, Conn. U.S.A. Volts 115 Watts 470 Catl.No. 79 SOLDPurchase Information |
Sunbeam Silent Automatic Toaster, model T-1You'd never know that this toaster arrived during the depression years. This statuesque, two-slice toaster is automatic but not pop-up. When the toast is done, the toasting panels turn off automatically. When you want your toast, simply raise the handle. It uses a bimetal timing mechanism rather than a clockworks hence the name "Silent Automatic."The beautiful chrome body with bakelite handles sits on an ornate bakelite base. It features a faceted glass jewel set in the front that glows orange when the toaster is in operation. It comes with a detachable cord set which plugs in at the center of the back. This one apparently never abused and still retains 95% of its original decals on the bottom cover. Sunbeam Silent Automatic Toaster Chicago Flexible Shaft Company Chicago U.S.A. 110-120 Volts 875 Watts Model T-1-E $425Purchase Information |
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Sunbeam Silent Automatic Toaster circa 1938In between the T1 and more famous T9, this toaster was made for a short time only; I've seen it advertised in 1938. The distinctive faceted glass jewel set in the face of the toaster glows orange during the toasting cycle.It is also a pre-pop-up model, so after the toasting cycle has ended automatically according to the light/dark setting, one raises the handle manually to lift the toast. The toaster comes with a detachable cord set that plugs in the back. Sunbeam model T7, Silent Automatic Toaster SOLDPurchase Information |