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Hot and Crispy All waffle irons for sale here:
  • were made in America and make 'regular' waffles,
    not the thick Belgian-style with big, deep dimples, except as noted
  • are guaranteed to work to the original factory specifications
    after our meticulous remanufacturing,
  • have cast aluminum grids without non-stick coating,
  • come with instructions for seasoning the grids before the first use,
  • come with directions, tips and a score of recipes.


  • Every piece is in good working order and the best quality available anywhere.


Toastmaster Model 2D2 Waffle Iron

Near commercial quality, this automatic chrome-plated waffle iron was made in America from 1939 to 1959, and during these years of production, the suits realized that making them a touch less durable meant more future sales, and more profits, And, if we didn't want 'em cheap, Walmart would not exist.

This model produces a medium thick 6.75" diameter waffle. The easy-to-read internally illuminated temperature control knob is on the front. It has brown Bakelite fittings and a permanently attached attractive six foot milk chocolate brown cord. The classic Toastmaster triple loop logo is inscribed in the lid.

Because it measures only eleven inches across, it is the smallest, most compact waffle iron that we sell.

We have one in excellent condition with minor cosmetic flaws. It comes with a facsimile of the original instruction booklet as well as our own tips for making waffles successfully.

Toastmaster Model 2D2
Mfg. By Toastmaster Products Division
McGraw Electric Company Elgin, Ill. U.S.A.
110-120 v 700w For A.C. Only

$195

 

Steven in Costa Mesa bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say The waffle iron we recently purchased from you is beautiful and works great! Just made some delicious buttermilk waffles tonight. Thank you very much.

Mary Lou in Corvallis, Oregon bought this waffle iron and wrote to say My beautiful Toastmaster arrived in perfect condition. I love, love, love it. Thank you for your prompt service and for all the helpful information. However, you really can bake a healthy waffle. I used my recipe which uses ground flax, ground walnuts, sprouted spelt fl., and oat bran., buttermilk, olive oil and a little salt and baking pow. It baked and came out perfectly. We cover it with blue berries and unsweetened yogurt. Grate a little nutmet on top for flavor. No sugar added. Thank you again

Sleek and clean design

Jim in Chandler, Arizona bought this model waffle iron in mint condition and wrote to say I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying my "new" 2D2 waffle maker. It is kind of neat getting a 70+ year old appliance that is still brand new and in such perfect condition. It looks great on my counter with it's stable mate 1B8 toaster. And the best part is it makes great waffles. From the very first time I used it the waffles have come out perfectly brown with no sticking plus the built in timer is right on. And the sixth waffle of a batch is just as nice and brown as the first which most new machines can't do.

Catherine in Beckwourth, California bought this waffle iron and wrote to say The ToastMaster waffle iron arrived safely this evening & was most ENTHUSIASTICALLY received (we had waffles and lentil soup for dinner....) It's in magnificent condition and working perfectly. Thank you so much for offering this service and for being such a delight to do business with.


waffle iron with Art Deco geometric design

General Electric Westport

General Electric produced this stylish high quality, non-automatic waffle iron, so well engineered that it self regulates -- as long as it's kept full of batter it will not overheat. It will turn out an endless stream of waffles which measure 6 1/2 inches in diameter until the batter is gone. This model is a good choice if you are looking for a waffle iron made in America. But then, all the waffle irons we sell were made in the United States.

With "textolite" handles and absence of a thermostat, this model was sold from the late 1930s until the late 1940s.

This one is in excellent condition. We've disassembled it, and tested it for operation up to specification.

We include a detachable cord set, our instructions for seasoning the grids, tips, and lots of waffle recipes.

General Electric Westport
Volts 115 Watts 550
Made in U.S.A.

$125

 

Sunbeam 1945 to 1955

Sunbeam was one of the first companies to introduce a jumbo-sized automatic waffle iron when they brought out their Model W-1 in 1940. Just after World War II the Design Department restyled the temperature indicator to make it easier to see.

The result was the Model W-2 shown here, made from 1945 to 1955, with heavy duty heating elements of near-commercial quality. It makes giant waffles of 80 square inches faster than they can be consumed. (A normal sized waffle is only 37 square inches). A clever grid design makes it impossible to overfill this iron and the easy-to-see indicator light takes the guesswork out of knowing when the waffle is done. The outside dimensions are 12 inches square.

Because of its design, this model nearly always has scuffing to the top of the case, even when in excellent condition. If you want a waffle iron in close to perfect cosmetic condition, please choose the Sunbeam CG. This one is in very good condition.

This model comes fully refurbished, tested and with our own set of instructions for seasoning the grids, a bunch of recipes and tips for making great waffles.

Sunbeam Model W-2
Sunbeam Corporation, Chicago, USA, Toronto, Canada
1200 Watts

$195 in very good condition
$245 in excellent condition
$300 in mint, unused condition

Condition

Chris in Los Angeles bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say Waffle iron got here last week. All the instructions were super simple and I got it seasoned in no time. Amazed at the quality you were able to get it up to - looked almost new! And the waffles of course were to die for!

Kathryn in Hollis, New Hampshire bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say This waffle iron is awesome! I make a waffle recipe using sourdough discard from bread making and they are finally coming out fully browned and incredibly crisp. No sticking and no overflow either. Thank you so much!

Monique and Jonathan in Berkeley bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say Thank you so much for our waffle iron! We're incredibly impressed with the quality and condition, and the waffles we made for breakfast tasted AMAZING! Waffles will definitely become a weekly staple in our house.

This waffle iron is one of the best ever made. The Hansons in Minnesota bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say YEA! we had perfect excellent waffles with hand picked blueberries (on the top, of course!) and local maple syrup this morning! Someone got his Christmas present a little early......I will be singing your praises to anyone who wants a perfect waffle! Thank you sooo much! Nancy

Jane in Austin bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say Just want you to know how much we've enjoyed our no-non-stick waffle iron. We've enjoyed it so much and it's easy to use. It's a real tank. Works like a charm and no Teflon. Thanks from Texas

Michael in Brooklyn, New York bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say I received the Sunbeam this week and used it this morning. All I can say is, "Fantastic". This makes great waffles. How is it that the products made in the USA in the mid 20th century out perform those made today? We certainly have lost our way, haven't we. A pleasure to do business with you.


Sputnik launched into space soon after this appliance came to market...

Jane in Portland, Maine bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say My husband and I purchased the Sunbeam CG Waffle Iron back in April and we love it! It has been a true source of joy during all the ups and downs of this year. It works perfectly every time. Thank you for what you do!

Pat in Boulder bought this waffle iron and wrote to say I just received the Sunbeam CG. Its beautiful. You indicated that it would be in very good condition but I would consider the condition 'excellent'. It's a nice touch that you include the original owners manual. Its hard to believe that this appliance is 50 years old based on the top notch condition that it is in.

Sunbeam CG Waffle Iron

In the mid 1950s, Sunbeam restyled the popular Model W-2 waffle iron and created the sleek, modern looking Model CG. The new model retained the high quality construction of its predecessor.

This new model came with waffles grids that are removable. As an optional accessory one could buy flat grilling plates.

The CG model became one of the best-selling combination units of that period. It opens completely for two griddle surfaces with capacity for eight picture perfect flapjacks, enough for a large family or a single American champion swimmer with LOTS of gold medals.

The CG model has near commercial quality components including a sensitive, accurate temperature controller and heavy duty 1250 watt heating elements that can cook acres of waffles in minutes. An easy to see illuminated control dial takes all of the guesswork out of the baking process and frees the cook from squinting at a tiny indicator window. It weighs in at an impressive 11 pounds. Outside dimensions including handles is fourteen inches square and four and a half inches high.

Each nine inch square waffle easily breaks into quarters -- the perfect size for storing and freezing, and for quick re-heating in a toaster.

Please note that a waffle iron in mint condition is like new and unused but may have some small cosmetic imperfection.

Sunbeam Corporation, Chicago, USA, Toronto, Canada
Model CG
For AC only 110-120 V 1250 W

Very good condition $195
Excellent condition $245
Mint condition $300

Condition

Flat grilling plates are available only with your order for the waffle iron.

FLAT GRILLING PLATES $70

 

Joanne in Sherrill's Ford, North Carolina bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say Just want to tell you how wonderful the Sunbeam CG is! We enjoyed delicious, perfectly baked waffles the first try, unlike so many of the other waffle irons I have tried! I am so completely satisfied with your product and only wish I had found yours before spending time and $ on other inferior products.

Mike in Quebec bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say The waffle iron is fantastic. It has worked flawlessly. Saturday mornings are waffle mornings and my two little kids - and my wife and I - love the waffles. My two year old's limited vocabulary enthusiastically includes "wabbles"! We've hosted some brunches and our guests have been thrilled too. Once up to speed, it really kicks the waffles out at a great rate.

Brian in Spokane bought this model waffle iron and wrote to say
Just wanted to say that we received the Sunbeam CG Waffle Iron and it works great! Makes waffles so much better and faster than our newer machine and it even looks better! It's been a pleasure to work with your outfit!


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