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Electric Toasters Made in the U.S.A. in the 1930sHome. . 1920s. . 1930s. . 1940s & later. . Non electric. . 220 Volt. .
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1936 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. The base and fittings are brown Bakelite. The push-down lever is nicely signed.The top of the toaster slopes toward the push-down lever side. Beneath is the light/dark knob which controls the clockwork timing mechanism. The bottom of the toaster is convex with opening slits so you can remove crumbs just by holding the toaster upright over the sink and give it some taps and a good blow. The bottom is completely removable with two screws. This toaster is in very good condition. It has been disassembled, fully cleaned, new cord installed then tested. It works just fine. This toaster is NOT good for toasting fat bagels or thick breads, and the steel case gets hot if you make two or three batches one after another. 1936 Toastmaster Automatic Pop Up Toaster
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Almost Perfect ToasterThe first version of the Sunbeam toaster was actually a table stove with a drawer beneath. This toaster over the next four years went through several changes in the frame design and refined it to this last model of its type produced in 1930.The inside of the bottom of the toaster is highly polished chromium and therefore reflective. The heating coil above is laced around porcelain insulators. This is an almost perfect toaster, especially suitable for those who make their own bread. It accommodates bread of an odd shape sliced either thick or thin. And, it's a scientific principle that heat rises. The rack on top has slotted hinges that automatically open to accept thick slices or bagel halves. The toasting bed measures 8.75 inches by 5.25 inches. Outside dimension of the toaster are 11.25 wide, 6.5 deep, and 4.25 high. The rack is completely removable and can be washed in the sink. It flips easily when the handles on both sides are used. The bottom of the toaster opens for easy cleaning and in fact The beautifully decorated chrome plating is in very good condition with minor cosmetic flaws. The rack handles are pressed fiber. It comes with a detachable cord set that plugs into the long side of the frame. It's almost perfect because it is not automatic and requires a few minutes of human attention. Almost Perfect Toaster
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Nicole and David in Venice, California are repeat customers who bought this model toaster and wrote to say the toaster arrived today, and it is beautiful. We lost no time testing it out and we both love it! |
Proctor TURN-O-MATIC ToasterThis manual toaster has doors that fold down on each side. Each slice gets toasted on one side at a time. After about a minute and a quarter when the first side is toasted, simply fold down the door all the way and the slice flips into position to toast the second side, hence the name of this beauty. Of course the timing depends on the condition and type of bread. The design is very appealing, with understated incised parallel lines on the doors. But looking closer, it is a symphony of planes; only the door fronts are flat. The sides are triangular intersecting planes. And the top is likewise treated. Hoorah for the workers in Philadelphia who could stamp steel into little utilitarian sculptures. It is in excellent condition and comes with a detachable cord set. It is light and very compact easily moved to a cupboard or drawer. For those who live a mobile life, this is the perfect choice to fit into an RV. It runs on 110 Volts. Proctor TURN-O-MATIC Toaster
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Craig in Pennsylvania bought this model toaster and wrote to say "There are not enough words to describe my pleasure, and satisfaction, with my purchase. My neighbor just saw it and commented how they're making them to look just like the old ones. . . there's something about holding something, as old or older, than yourself, that appears as if new. Thanks." |
Sunbeam Automatic Pop Up ToasterPeerless for design and quality, the Sunbeam Automatic Pop Up toaster has an incised design surrounding a glass jewel on the face of the toaster. The handles and base fittings are Bakelite. 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. This one is in excellent condition and has been fully refurbished, ready for daily service. It is working as it did originally when it was brand new. Sunbeam Automatic Pop Up Toaster |
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 toaster designed by Everett Worthington.It has a clockwork timer that ticks with settings from light to dark. The bottom of the toaster is designed to easily remove the crumbs because the bottom is shaped into a convex curve with openings formed at either end, so one can simply hold the toaster over the sink and with a tap and a blow, remove the crumbs. For a more thorough cleaning, the bottom comes off easily with two thumb screws. I found an advertisement for Coca-Cola, encouraging the consumption of Coke for breakfast, and if you look closely behind the coke bottle, you'll see this toaster on the breakfast table. In fact, is was suggested as a gift for Christmas in the 1935 Sunset magazine. And, I've found another connection between the designer of this toaster and Coca-Cola. This one has been cleaned and tested and is in good condition with minor cosmetic flaws. It has been fitted with a replacement cord and plug. This toaster is NOT good for toasting fat bagels, but it will make toast from light to dark. 1934 Toastmaster Automatic Pop-up Toaster
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René in Hideaway, Texas bought this model toaster and wrote to say Than you so much! I received it Monday. I love it!! I'm showing it off to all of my friends and family?? Brian in Newport Beach bought this model toaster and wrote to say Just want to let you know that the toaster is fantastic. It works perfectly and it looks great. Thank you |
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1934 Toastmaster Single SliceAnd, here is the single slice version of the marvelous 1934 Toastmaster, suitable for tiny kitchens, bachelors and bachelorettes, and patient families.The slot measures 7/8 inches wide and 5 inches deep and 5-1/8 inches long. The bottom of the toaster is designed to easily remove the crumbs because the bottom is shaped into a convex curve with openings formed at either end, so one can simply hold the toaster over the sink and with a tap and a blow, remove the crumbs. For a more thorough cleaning, the bottom comes off easily with two thumb screws. This one is in very good condition with minor cosmetic flaws. It has been fitted with a new cord covered in black neoprene. This toaster is NOT good for toasting fat bagels or thick breads but makes good toast. 1934 Toastmaster Single Slice
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Bill near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania bought this model toaster and wrote to say My quest for both-side-identically-browned toast has finally been fulfilled by this Toastmaster (1A5) single-slice beauty. When depressing the lever, its clickety-clack sound and feel conveys that this is truly a high quality appliance. Visitors often admire it, and I'm enjoying toast once again! Thank you, Toaster Central! |
1939 Toastmaster Single Slice ToasterThis is the very first model, along with the more standard two slice version, that carried the famous Toastmaster cartouche with the three loops. Alas, new toasters with that brand no longer carries the cartouche.This one is in very good condition and is fitted with a new cord and plug. And it makes a pretty good toast. 1939 Single Slice Toastmaster |