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Classic Toasters
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The Aristocrat from New York CityThe Aristocrat toaster was made right here in Manhattan on West 17th Street sometime after World War II and sold under the Superstar brand.This manual toaster is made of steel with chromium plating and turned wooden knobs and feet. It is in very good condition showing only small signs of use or wear, the most noticeable is the inside of the doors which are clean but show scratching. The toaster is signed on the bottom. It comes with a new, replacement cord set which plugs into the side of the toaster.
The Aristocrat from New York City
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Betty Crocker's ToasterBetty Crocker was a very well known figure to growing families started after World War II, representing General Mills products including flours and baking products including Wheaties, the breakfast of champions.General Mills produced a line of electric appliances including this remarkable toaster, advertised in Better Homes and Gardens in the fall of 1949. The shape is remarkable for the swooping bakelite cradle that frames the toaster . The controls are located on one end, with a distinctive red knob to adjust the degree of darkness. And, the sides are graced with a cartouche in a wheat shaft motif. It has been disassembled, cleaned and adjusted and is making making good toast. We note that this General Mills toaster looks remarkably similar to the famous Flying Toaster screen saver from Berkeley Systems.
Betty Crocker's Toaster
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The Ken-Rod ToasterThis toaster was made in New York and looks quite similar to the Superstar Aristocrat also made in New York, and possibly by an offshoot company about the same time, but the Ken-Rod has a curved base, not rectangular.This one is in good condition, with some wear on the inside of the doors and a dime-size patch of speckles on one door. It comes with a detachable cord set that plugs into the side.
Ken-Rod Toaster
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Nancy in Washington, D.C. bought this model toaster, and then one for her daughter and wrote to say Just wanted you to know the second toaster for my daughter was a big hit. Like mine, it toasts beautifully; and they liked the stylish '50s look, too. What you want in a toaster is un-ostentatious, but perfect, performance -- as provided by these. Happy New Year. Greg in Sausalito bought this model toaster and wrote to sayThe T-20 is a beauty and works like a champ. Thanks for the recommendation and the expert packing. Jon in Kent, Washington bought this model toaster and wrote to sayI ran the toaster and it worked GREAT ! ...I haven't seen a toaster that looks this rugged and well made in years. I'm especially pleased to pay an American for an American product. Aaron in Mount Vernon, Washington bought this model toaster and wrote to say that the toaster works great, I use it almost every day and it has been flawless. Thank You. |
Sunbeam model T-20 automatic toasterBeautiful chrome body with incised deco design and bakelite base. It's automatic beyond belief! No levers to push -- no popping or banging. Just drop in the bread and the Sunbeam turns on the current and lowers the bread silently. When perfectly toasted, the current turns off and the toast comes up silently.With "Radiant Control", the toasting is always the same no matter what kind of bread you use. The heat radiated from the surface of the bread activates the exclusive thermostat. That's why you always get the same uniform golden toast you want whether the slices or moist or dry, cold or warm, thick or thin. Very popular as wedding gifts when it debuted in 1949. Slots are one-sixteenth of an inch wider than usual. Cleaned and adjusted and in very good condition. This one has a small piece of bakelite missing from the base on one side.
Sunbeam Corporation
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Toastmaster 1B14 Post World War II Toaster -- a "Best Value"This model was in introduced in 1947, built to last, signed and serial numbered, and used continuously for ten or twenty or fifty years by American families. Think of all those GIs, home from the war, marrying their sweethearts and starting families. It was very popular as a wedding gift, and at $23.50, it wasn't cheap.Toasters were marketed not only for breakfast, but also for entertaining -- a toast party to watch CBS Playhouse on TV. But, when the Toast-R-Oven hit the market, most of these "old fashioned" Toastmasters were stored away in the attic or basement, still in working order. (And greasy and full of crumbs, I might add.) The original advertising features the Superflex toast timer which compensates for a wide range of voltage variations automatically; the bakelite "Easy-Lift" handles are large, smooth and curved to fit the finger tips, always cool to the touch; and, the Pop-open with hinged door on the bottom makes for easy crumb removal and cleaning. The heavy steel case is plated in highly polished chromium. The fittings are bakelite. The control knob allows a range from light to dark. This toaster has been disassembled, cleaned, repaired if necessary, reassembled and tested. It is ready to do just one thing.... make toast. It is in good condition with minor cosmetic flaws -- a Toaster Central "best value".
Toastmaster Automatic Pop Up Toaster
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Cristina in Pacific Palisades bought this model toaster and wrote to say We are THRILLED with the toaster! It makes perfect toast and is so easy to use and clean. I do not understand why people think that modern toasters need to be electronic -- just more to go wrong and another damn clock to reset when the power fails. Not to mention another gadget that leeches electricity by being on "stand-by". (Why stand by for toast?) Kay in Soquel, California bought this model toaster and wrote to say I glory in my new to me toaster, which is exactly like the one I grew up with. It is the apotheosis of toasterhood in my opinion. Albert and Carol in Plant City, Florida bought this model toaster and wrote to say We have received our Toastmaster 1B14 and could not be more impressed or pleased. Overall it is exactly what we were looking for aesthetically. Beyond that, it appears to be brand new and works flawlessly. I thank you for the extra effort on your part in assuring that the surface is polished and unmarred. Take care and good luck in helping households to have tasty and toasty mornings. The Brennans in Lakebay, Washington bought this model toaster and wrote to say Just wanted to touch base with you and give you some feedback on our toaster. We purchased the 1B14 toaster this past winter. It is the best little appliance we own...Totally consistent and reliable...and it's BEAUTIFUL! Thanks so much for what you do! |
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Brian in Houston bought this model toaster and wrote to say Chris from Spring Valley, Ohio bought this model toaster as a gift for his mother and wrote to say Thanks for helping me make my 89 year old mother a very happy lady. To have perfectly even toasted thin slice bread in one easy step again after 30 years delights her with every use. The only thing wrong, according to her, is she now has to find a new pet peeve to fuss about. Thanks again, |
Toastmaster from the late 1950sThis Toastmaster began production in the late 1950s and continued on into the 1960s. The basic guts are very similar to the hugely popular model that came out after WWII, but the feet and fittings were streamlined and made easier to assemble.This sturdy toaster has a heavy steel case with chromium plating. It is clean and in very good condition. It is fitted with a new, replacement cord and plug, good for another few dacades of service.
Toastmaster Automatic Pop Up Toaster
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The Walking ToasterThe earliest models of this toaster were produced in New York City in 1937, and continued production through the early 1950s at their last location just across the East River in Long Island City, Queens, New York, near the Breyer's ice cream plant. It was billed as "New As Tomorrow"On one end of the toaster is the knob to control light to dar, and on the other end is the On Off switch. The massive base is bakelite and signed nicely on both sides. You put in bread in one end, watch it going by in the little porthole window, and it comes out toast on the other end. The bread moves through the toaster propelled by a clever mechanism driven by a little motor. This one is in excellent condition mechanically and cosmetically. It comes with extra long tongs. We've completely serviced this one and it is ready for making the morning toast, or entertaining all the neighbor kids for an after school snack. The toaster measures 12 inches long, 5 inches wide and 10 inches long. The Walking Toaster
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Todd in Portland, Oregon bought this model toaster and wrote I've never had so much fun with a kitchen appliance before--thanks a million. |
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1962 ToastmasterAbout the time Ford was beavering away on the design and tooling for the new Ford Mustang, Toastmaster introduced some new models, and this Princess model hit the market, restyled to feature slightly concave sides of the brushed steel case. It still bears the Toastmaster cartouche. The control knob is located beneath one handle. The large crumb door on the bottom is easy to open.This one is used, but very clean inside and out. It is in very good condition with very light scratching on the highly polished top surface. Please note that one side of one slice is slightly darker than the other three sides. See the picture with test results showing the differences for a setting toward "light" and another test set a bit darker. 1962 Toastmaster
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The Disappearing ToasterFrom the age of bell-bottom pants, Bee Gees hits, and muscle cars like the Firebird Trans-Am and Camaro Z28, Toastmaster went a little weird with a toaster that recesses into the wall.The Building Products Division of Toastmaster collaborated with the Consumer Products division to create a toaster that would not take up ANY counter space. This toaster mounts in a steel outer casing that fits between wall studs. The inside of the case is wired with a receptacle, so the toaster can be unplugged and removed from the shell by lifting some stop catches on the side rails. The neat thing is that the toaster cannot be operated if it is not pulled out completely. There is a cut off switch mounted inside that prevents the current from flowing if the toaster is not fully extended outward. The toaster is deluxe with separate controls for each pair of slots, and is signed Edison on the face of the toaster, note scratching. It is in excellent operating condition, perfectly clean and shows some minor cosmetic imperfections: scratching in the top of the wall housing frame and more scratches on the bottom of the frame. And some scratching that doesn't show when the toaster is pushed in shows around the slots. And, this toaster passes our scientific toast test in just the right shade. Ask about the one we have that is in mint condition, was never installed and comes with the original papers. It has also been serviced and tested and guaranteed to work properly. We offer repair service for this unusual model.
The Disappearing Toaster
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