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A toaster from the zenith of American manufacturing

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 Toaster

Peerless 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
Sunbeam Corporation
Chicago U.S.A. Toronto, Canada,
110-120 Volts 1100 Watts.

SOLD

Bill in Brentwood, Tennessee bought this model toaster and wrote to say Last year I purchased a Sunbeam T-9 as an anniversary gift for my wife. I just wanted to tell you that she loves it, and so do I. It looks great on the kitchen counter and performs exceptionally well. What more can you ask from a toaster? We look forward to using it for many more years. Thank you so much for restoring these great old machines.


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
McGraw Electric Company
Water-Genters Div. Mpls, Minn. U.S.A.
120 Volts 1200 Watts

$275

 

René in Avon, Connecticut bought this model toaster (and a Toastmaster waffle iron) and wrote to say The toaster is quite excellent in all respects, thank you so much. It has seen almost daily use since it was received. The waffle baker is getting it's fourth batch of waffles tomorrow morning, also working perfectly. The pair are quite wonderful together… a real pleasure to use, and to gaze upon. I have been delighted to be able to share your website with friends and family as well. Many thanks for your great work!

The most beautiful toaster ever made in the U.S.A.

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


The most beautiful toaster ever made in the U.S.A.

1934 Toastmaster Single Slice

And, 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
(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)

SOLD

Alan in Phoenix bought this model toaster and wrote to say ...my Toastmaster arrived safely and in great shape. I was delighted in the condition of the unit as I was concerned about the internal operation but it appears you've done a great job on restoration. In fact, I debut its use this morning and was pleasantly surprised. At last, an American-manufactured toaster…from the '30's!


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 has 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 with some rust spots just on the bottom cover. 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
McGraw Electric Company,
Toastmaster Products Div. MPLS MINN U.S.A.,
110 Volts 1100 Watts.

SOLD

Bobbi in Boulder bought this model toaster and wrote to say I tried my new Toastmaster yesterday, and I am glad to tell you that it produced a fine piece of toast! I like many different degrees of toast and yesterday I tried the lightest setting to see where to begin. It was heavenly -- just the right amount of crispy -- so delicate. I'm very happy with my toaster!! She looks grand in her spot and she's so tidy and demure (I used to have one of those gargantuan T-Fal monstrosities-- that only lasted 2 years). Most of my life I have bemoaned the demise of the American products we were proud to produce and that lasted forever and could be repaired. This little sweetie is such a gem, and to think, she is 78 years old!:) I get satisfaction from the ticking she produces while she works:)

1936 Toastmaster Automatic Pop-up

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