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
Toastmaster Products Division
McGraw Electric Company, Elgin, Illinois U.S.A.
110-120 Volts 10.5 Amps. UL Operates on A.C. or D.C.
Shipping weight 9 Lbs.
$145
Purchase Information
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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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