Sandwich Toasters from England

The Famous Toas-tite Pocket Sandwich Toaster

I've had several customers request a Toas-Tite sandwich toaster -- I call them a pocket toaster -- as something they remember from their childhood. I've heard stories of siblings fighting over inheritance rights for this item. There must be something magic about it.

So, pop in a buttered sandwich filled with your favorite, apply heat from a fireplace, kitchen stove, or campfire, then enjoy a piping hot, crispy treat. This one has been well used, is is missing paint on the handles, but is still in shape good enough to still made sandwiches.

Vintage Pizzelle Iron

I know, I know, it's not really a toaster. But, this is a great old piece of American manufacturing, and looks to be cast aluminum. The handles are turned wood with Persian blue enamel The traditional design is molded onto the cooking surfaces.

It is signed nicely on one side. It is in very good condition and ready for making wonderful, thin Italian cookies. I know one can mail order pizzelle mix in almond, anise, and lemon among other flavors.

Round, Folding Non-electric, Stove-top and Camping Toaster

This is the other style of non-electric toasterseen most frequently, still being made today. I always thought of it as a camping toaster because it was among the family equipment taken camping, mostly to the beach and along with an Army surplus tent and clam guns to dig razor clams. Sweet times.

While there are many other models, this one seems to have been the standard item in the dime store and hardware store. The toaster folds flat for easy stowage. It measure 8" in diameter.

Non Electric Stove Top Toaster

This commonly seen non-electric toaster was meant to be used on a gas or electric stove burner. While there are many other models, this one seems to have been the standard item in the dime store and hardware store. It is stamped from sheet metal with bent wire perches to hold the bread. The inside is perforated to allow flow of heat to the toasting surfaces. It measure 6 5/8" square and about 5 1/2" high. Toast when you don't have electricity.

Jem from Paner Stamping

The strange twist of woven core seems to be designed as a heat sink at the center, but I have never seen any literature or advertising for this toaster, so I don't know for sure. It is used and the core may be damaged because it is loose. It measures about 7 1/2" across.

Heavy Graniteware Stove Top Toaster

It's the only toaster like this I've seen. It is used and I haven't spent much time cleaning it. It measures a bit less than 8" in diameter and a bit more than 5" high.

Heavy Duty Stainless Marine Toaster

Made to be used on a galley stove, this toaster is meant for the boating and yachting set. You DO have a yacht, don't you? Well, this toaster is brand new and with the original box and instructions. It measures 9" x 4 5/8" x 2". Toast ahoy!

Marine Toaster

This is the less expensive version on the marine toaster. Rather than stainless steel, this one is just stamped and folded sheet metal with a perforated pattern, and some rods across the top. It measures 9 1/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 1/4".

Common Sense Stove-top Toaster

The name says it all. While there is light surface rust, it looks much worse in the picture that by eye. This one takes a bit larger slice than than similar models. I have to admit that I bought this one just for the name. It measure 6 5/8" square and about 5 1/2" high.

The Sunnie Miss Play Toaster

Do kids have tea parties any more? If they do, shouldn't they serve toast?

Rooster Play Toaster

Toast for breakfast anyone? This one has two plates to go with it.