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Kernel Korn Popper

This beautiful "Kernel Korn" popper was made by Manning-Bowman, a company noted for its excellent designs. In 1950 the artists in MB's styling department out did themselves with this unit adorned with Flash Gordon handles..

The unit measures approximately a foot across and 9 inches high and is powered by a heavy duty 660 watt hot plate type detachable heating unit. It has a polished aluminum upper bowl with chrome plated base and is topped with a Pyrex lid.

This one is in like new condition, comes complete with our directions and a detachable cord set.

Kernel Korn Popper
Manning-Bowman & Co.
Meriden, Conn. Made in U.S.A.
110-120V 660W

Shipping weight: 7 lbs.

$135

Purchase Information 		Kernel Korn Popper
Curvaceous!

The Popex 4 Quart Popcorn Popper

Zowie! This is the Jayne Mansfield of corn poppers, with very attractive curves. If you are too young to remember Jayne Mansfield, I'll give you a clue -- she posed for Playboy in 1955, and before that she appeared on stage in "Death of a Salesman", and later in scores of films. But, let us get back to the popper.

This three piece model pops 4 quarts of popcorn, the popping vessel is not attached to the heating base, so it can be dunked in a dishpan, very easy to keep clean. It measures approximately 10 inches high, 8.5 inches across widest part of bowl, and 12 inches across the bowl to tip of the handle.

It comes complete with cord set, a facsimile of the original factory instructions and our directions for successful popping.

The Popex 4 Quart Popcorn Popper Popex Inc.
110-115 volts 660 Watts AC-DC

Shipping weight: 8 lbs.

$125

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HandyHot 2 Quart Corn Popper from Chicago

This late 1930s three-piece corn popper was designed to sell in the medium to low priced market and was a real bargain. With a two-quart capacity and a heavy, clear Pyrex lid, it has a husky 400 watt high quality heating element. The popper measures approximately 9 inches tall by 8 inches in diameter.

This example appears brand new and is in perfect unused condition. Comes complete with cord and a facimile of the original instructions and our popping tips.

Handyhot 2 Quart Corn Popper from Chicago<
Chicago Electric Mfg. Co.
115 V 400W

Shipping weight: 8 lbs.

$72

Purchase Information 		Made in the U.S.A. in Chicago
The Popper Chef

1948 Dominion Popper Chef Electric Corn Popper

Introduced for the Christmas season of 1948, this popper can not only pop two quarts of fresh popcorn with that heavenly aroma, but can also be used for quick-prepared cereals, heating canned foods, and even a baby bottle warmer.

The popping bowl is separate from the heating base and the bowl can be washed as any other pan, and the base can be just wiped down.

This one is in excellent condition and comes with a facsimile of the original instructions and recipes, and a detachable cord set.

We also have one with a metal lid instead of glass.

1948 Dominion Popper Chef Electric Corn Popper
Dominion Electric Corporation, Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.A.
110-120 Volts 400 Watts UL DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER.

Shipping weight: 9 lbs.

SOLD

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Dominion Imperial 4 Quart Corn Popper

Dominion's "Imperial" Model 1703 corn popper is the giant 4 quart version of its popular Model 1702 popper. It measures approximately 10 inches high, 9 inches in diameter, and like its smaller cousin the round bottomed popping bowl is completely detachable from the heating unit for ease of cleaning, and can double as a large warming vessel.

This example is in excellent condition, looks new, and comes with a detachable cord set and a facsimile of the original instructions.

Dominion Imperial 4 Quart Corn Popper
Dominion Electric Corporation Mansfield, Ohio U.S.A.
Volts 120 Watts 600 AC only
DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER.

Shipping weight: 9 lbs.

$135

Purchase Information 		Imperial model with larger capacity
Where are the bongo drums?

Mint Dominion 2.5 Quart Automatic Corn Popper with Loop Handles

This 1960s popcorn maker and utility cooker may have been used, but you can't tell that by looking at it. The polished aluminum is nearly blemish free, spotlessly clean inside and out, and the unit has been tested and works flawlessly. The vessel and the base heating unit are manufactured as one piece.

Being fully automatic means it shuts itself off when the corn is popped. No more scorched kernals. The automatic thermostat also allows this appliance to be used as a utility cooker. This unit measures 8 inches high and 8 inches wide.

It comes with a facsimile of the original use and care instructions, our hints, and a detachable cord set.

Dominion 2.5 Quart Automatic Corn Popper with Loop Handles
Dominion Manufacturing Corporation Mansfield, Ohio U.S.A.
Watts 400 Volts 120 AC only UL

Shipping weight: 7 lbs.

$150 Mint

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Dominion 3 Quart Popcorn Popper with Crank Handle

In the early 1930s Dominion introduced this third and last version of its popular crank-type corn poppers, It has a seamless popping chamber and a heavy duty sealed heating element that the company found so satisfactory that they incorporated it into their later two piece poppers which were manufactured for decades in Mansfield, Ohio.

It features plenty of steam vents encircling the top of the cylinder shape to assure crispy popcorn every time. It has walnut crank knob and side handles. It measures nine inches high to the top of the crank and ten inches from handle to handle, and the cylinder itself is about seven inches in diameter.

This machine is designed with a lid lock, so the lid stays firmly in place while the crank is being turned. One side of the lid is marked with "lift here" near a bakelite knob. On the opposite side of the lid, you can see a little tongue that sticks out and fits into a matching slot near the top of the rim. The lid does fit very snugly.

This example is mint new never used and in perfect condition. It comes complete with original art silk cord, hang tag and instructions, along with our own popping tips and hints.

Dominion 3 Quart Popcorn Popper with Crank Handle
Dominion Elec. Mfg. Co. Mansfield, Ohio 110-120 volts 450 watts

Shipping wt: 8 lbs

$95

Purchase Information 		Who gets to operate the crank?
Invert when done! Presto.

Robeson Cutlery Company Automatic 4 Quart Popcorn Popper

This is a four-quart, two-piece popper, designed to shut off automatically when the popping stops. The large Pyrex cooking dome/serving bowl detaches from the base.

The interior is lined with a non-stick surface for easy cleaning.

It measures approximately 9 inches in diameter by 11 inches high.

It is in very good condition, perfectly clean and ready to use. It comes with a detachable cord set and the original instructions.

Robeson Cutlery Company Automatic 4 Quart Popcorn Popper
Robeson Cutlery Perry, N.Y.
110-120 V. 500 W. A.C. Only UL Pat. Pend.

Shipping weight 11 Lbs.

$95

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Space Age Mirro-Matic 4 Quart Corn Popper

Man had landed on the moon the year before this 4 quart Mirro-Matic corn popper was made in Manitowoc, Wisconsin (also the birthplace of the first aluminum Christmas tree in 1967.)

This model has the largest capacity of any corn popper we sell and the unbreakable Lexan lid doubles as a 4 quart serving bowl. Overall, it measures 12 inches across and 8 inches high.

This is an automatic popper which means it shuts itself off at the end of the popping cycle. And, it is completely Teflon free (an important consideration for bird owners) even though the new, non-stick coating had been on the market several years and was becoming more than a novelty.

This one is in like new, blemish free condition, and comes with the original factory wrapped cord, instructions and box.

Space Age Mirro-Matic 4 Quart Corn Popper
Mirro Aluminum Co. Manitowac, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
120 Volts 600 Watts AC only
Do Not Immerse Base In Water

Shipping Wt: 7 lbs.

$75


Purchase Information 		Made in the USA in Manitowac Wisconsin

About Knapp-Monarch Corn Poppers

Knapp Monarch made very high quality poppers, all with the popping bowl permanently attached to a heavy duty, sealed heating element (known as a two-piece popper, the bowl/base and the lid). We offer several versions for sale, and they all have the same heating element regardless of external styling.

Knapp-Monarch 2.5 Quart Popcorn Popper - Early model

This early model has "stand-off" handles; made of turned walnut. The body sits on a lantern ring base, This model is shown in a print ad from 1940 but I'll bet it was also in production in the late 1930s.

This two-piece model is in very good condition, comes with a facsimile of original instructions and our instructions and detachable cord set. It is ready to make fresh, fragrant popcorn for your family, friends and neighbors.

Knapp-Monarch 2.5 Quart Popcorn Popper - Early model
Knapp-Monarch Co. St. Louis, MO. U.S.A.
115 V. 450 W.
Do Not Immerse in Water

Shipping weight: 9 lbs.

$72

Purchase Information 		Quality made in The Show Me State

Knapp-Monarch 2.5 Quart Popcorn Popper with Full Skirt

This popper is a later model of the above. They dropped the skirt to eliminate the ring base and to form a purely cylinder shape. The handles are now molded Bakelite instead of wood, and streamlined. The overall shape is suggestive of something Flash Gordon would get into and sparkler his way off to battle the Evil Ming.

This version was advertised in 1947. It has a molded glass lid with some very nifty script and is partially pebbled.

This one is in very good condition, comes with our tips and a color facsimile of the original instructions, and a detachable cord set.

Knapp-Monarch 2.5 Quart Popcorn Popper with Full Skirt
Knapp-Monarch Co. St. Louis, MO. U.S.A.
115 V. 450 W.

Do Not Immerse in Water

Shipping weight: 9 lbs.

$85

Purchase Information 		Calling Flash Gordon...
Quality made in St. Louis, Missouri

Knapp-Monarch 2.5 Quart Popcorn Popper - Third Version

This is the third version of the company's high quality, two piece, non-automatic poppers. Like its predecessors this model is absolutely tops in quality and performance. It was advertised in 1949. It measures approximately 9 inches high, 11 inches wide across the handles and makes about 2.5 quarts of popcorn per popping.

This example is in excellent, nearly new condition, and comes with the original brown and gold art silk cord. and a facimile of the original instructions, plus our own popping tips, and an original measuring cup.

Knapp-Monarch 2.5 Quart Popcorn Popper - Third Version
Knapp Monarch Co. St Louis, MO. USA
115 V 450W

Shipping weight: 9 lbs.

$120

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Knapp-Monarch 2.5 Quart Redi Pop Automatic Corn Popper

This beauty has a spun aluminum base and bowl topped by a clear glass lid with pebble-textured top where it is signed twice with the "KM Corn Popper" in script. Both handles come to a point at a rakish angle. The gold-toned label on the front says "Automatic Redi Pop". It is the last model that Knapp-Monarch made, and they added the 'automatic' feature. It makes two and a half quarts of fresh, hot popcorn.

The neat thing about this popper is that it automatically shuts off the current when it reaches the end of the popping so you don't have to rush to empty it to avoid burning when the popping stops.

In mint condition, this one was never used. It comes with instructions, recipes, hints, and detachable cord set and even original carton.

Knapp-Monarch 2.5 Quart Redi Pop Automatic Corn Popper
KM Knapp Monarch Co. St. Louis Mo., U.S.A.
15 Volts 450 Watts AC only
DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER
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Shipping weight 9 Lbs.

$135

Purchase Information 		Lighly salted, no butter please.

Frank in San Francisco bought this popper and wrote to say "I Love the Popcorn Popper. It arrived in perfect condition and . . . its been popping perfect popcorn every time. It taste so much better than microwave popcorn! Everyone that see's the popper immediately wants to know where i got it. I wish you had included a few more business cards! Thanks "

Alicia in Austin bought this model wrote to say "Just wanted you to know that my dad loved the popper and calls me everynight to say so. Says, " why didn't they keep selling this, it works so good." Thanks for making this a special Christmas for my dad. Best wishes to you for the New Year."

Made in West Bend, Wisconsin U.S.A.

West Bend 2.5 Quart Electric Popcorn Popper with Original Carton

This well-made, circa 1964, three piece corn popper looks as though it was never used, has the removable bowl for quick easy cleaning, and the Pyrex glass lid. In case you're like us and tend to loose instruction manuals, West Bend was thoughtful enough to stamp the instructions to the bottom of the poppers pot. It measures approximately 8 inches in diameter and 7 ½ inches tall.

This one is in excellent, near mint condition. It comes with its original box, original papers, and detachable cord set. We will include our own instructions, too.

West Bend 2.5 Quart Electric Popcorn Popper with Original Carton
490 Watts 120 volts AC-DC
Product of the West Bend Company
West Bend, Wisconsin Made in USA

Shipping weight: 8 lbs.

$135 with original carton

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The Penncrest 4 Quart Automatic Corn Popper

From the late 1960s, this popper produces four quarts of popcorn in a single batch. It is fully automatic. The popper senses when popping is complete and shuts off automatically.

It measures approximately 10 inches in diameter by 9 inches high, has a non stick coated cooking well. The very substantial Pyrex glass dome acts as a serving bowl (and a nice large dough bowl).

This very low mileage piece is in very good condition and comes with cord and a copy of the original instructions.

Penncrest 4 Quart Automatic Corn Popper
J.C. Penney Co. Inc.
New York, NY
110-120 V 700 W AC only

Shipping weight: 11 lbs.

$95

Purchase Information 		Large Pyrex dome
Three Quart Popper

Manning-Bowman 3 Quart Corn Popper Mint with Carton

This Manning-Bowman popper makes three quarts of popcorn. and the bowl separates from the heating base. Itwas made at the McGraw-Edison plant in Boonville, Missouri.

I don't believe this one was ever used. We've opened it up, inspected the electricals and tested it for proper operation. It comes in mint condition with the original carton and hang tag.

Manning-Bowman Div.
McGraw-Edison Co. Boonville, MO.
115 volts AC-DC 400 watts

Shipping weight 8 lbs.

$85

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