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Early Universal Waffle Iron

Although this waffle iron is 80 years old it is still a superb performer even by modern standards, suitable for making endless waffles which are the perfect size for re-heating in a toaster. The grill area measures 7.75 inches x 4.25 inches. The tray measures 8 inches x 11 inches. It comes with a cord set with twin plugs.

At one time, Landers, Frary & clark was the most well known household goods manufacturer in the world, beginning in New England in the 1840s and was one of the first manufacturers to produce electrical goods including a practical electric waffle iron.

This third model, produced from about 1925 to 1930 has heating elements that were later deemed too high a quality for a non-commercial appliance, and later models were designed with less robust elements.

The body and tray are made from sheet brass, the legs are turned from solid brass rod, then nickel-plated and polished. The cooking grids are cast from aluminum impregnated with paraffin and were advertised as "never needing greasing." Whatever the claim, we suggest that before you use your iron you season the grids. Complete seasoning instructions & recipes are included.

Universal Model E9305 The Trade Mark Known In Every Home
Landers, Frary & Clark New Britain, conn. U.S.A.
Volts 108/116 Watts 660

Shipping weight 9 Lbs.

SOLD

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Rob in Modesto bought this waffle iron (and a toaster) and wrote to say "I ship and receive vintage glow in the dark radios and the first indication I get of quality restoration is the care in the post and packing. Thanks for the outstanding wrapping and packaging of the waffle iron and toaster! The included magazine adds and operating instructions were a gracious addition. Apparently many vintage electrical appliances of the early twentieth century in original operating condition work splendidly and look elegant. These certainly do!" 		It means business!
Makes superb waffles
Golden Pheasant Ceramic Lid.

Robeson Rochester Waffle Iron with "Golden Pheasant" Ceramic Lid

The late 1920s styling features imitation Ivory "catalin" plastic fittings with swirl design in the handle attachments, reminiscent of Art Nouveau whiplash designs. It is nickel plated brass body and base with Fraunfelter/Ohio China Company ceramic lid insert in the "Golden Pheasant" pattern. It is non-automatic and is in very good condition, with only slight signs of use. It comes with a detachable cord set, along with seasoning and operating instructions, and recipes.

Ask about the matching syrup pitcher and batter bowl.

Robeson Rochester Corp. Rochester, NY
110-120v 660w
Type W.A. Pat. Appl'd for

Shipping weight: 8 pounds

$195

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Mint Edison Automatic with Big Handle

In 1931 General Electric put a thermostat into a waffle iron and created its first automatic waffle baker, and priced it at the top of GE's line of waffle bakers, selling to the carriage trade as luxury goods, much more than depression era shoppers could afford. Not too many were sold in the first place, and very few survive in this condition.

It is fitted with scalloped side handles of ivory Bakelite with a lid handle of ivory enamel over wood.

It's a ground breaking model because the engineers preset the operating temperature and sealed the thermostat inside the unit. To reassure those 1930s buyers suspicious of or unaccustomed to automatic appliances the designers also put a temperature indicator in the lid.

This piece appears to have never been used, still in mint condition. It has been re-calibrated and tested. It comes with an original art silk cord set.

Edison Automatic with Big Handle
Edison General Electric Appliance Company Inc.
Chicago, Ill., Ontario, Calif.
115 V 660 W For Alternating Current

Shipping weight 9 Lbs.

$365 in mint condition

Purchase Information 		a beautiful breakfast set
A waffle iron for the ages.

Westinghouse Early 1920s Waffle Iron

By the early 1920s, Westinghouse introduced this fourth model of waffle iron. Most of the money is on the inside, where it counts, with highly over-engineered heating elements, big and sturdy, essentially what we consider today as commercial quality. The body is heavy gauge steel plated first with copper and then nickel. And the object was to be able to design and manufacture a thing that people would buy and would last, because that used to be the only way to stay in business. They weren't too concerned about the exterior styling until another decade later.

This one has been completely disassembled, cleaned and rewired with modern appliance wire, and will make waffles for another 80 or a hundred years, given any reasonable respect and care. It works as well as it looks. Obviously, it's previous owner loved it, too and never abused it with abrasives or worse.

Circle "W" Waffle iron
Westinghouse Electric Mfg. Co. Mansfield Works
Mansfield, Ohio U.S.A. 115 Volts 600 Watt

Shipping Weight: 9 Lbs.

SOLD

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Landers, Frary & Clark Waffle Iron With Hexagonal Domed Lid

First produced in the late 1920s this non-automatic model with a pierced pedestal and ivory colored Catalin plastic fittings is topped by an ornate design pressed into the hexagonal domed lid. It makes a 7 inch diameter waffle.

This one is in very good condition and comes with a detachable cord set. Given some care and respect, this waffle iron is ready and able to turn out beautifully baked waffles for generations to come.

Landers Frary & Clark, New Britain Conn. USA
Universal-The trade mark known in every home.
Model E7324H 117-120 volts, 660 watts

Shipping weight 9 Lbs.

$245

Purchase Information 		Stunning hexagonal domed lid with ornate design
Superb Styling, Solid Quality

David in New Orleans bought this waffle iron and wrote to say The 2D1 arrived on Friday in beautiful shape. I seasoned it and made a batch of waffles yesterday. It heated up quickly and cooks perfect waffles with absolutely no sticking. It is hard to imagine that from a 70 year-old machine! Thanks.

Toastmaster Waffle Baker late 1930s

Manufactured for only five years in the late 1930s, this superbly engineered, near commercial quality waffle iron was like a twelve cylinder Pierce Arrow -- absolutely top drawer. Not many people could afford them, so not many were made, and they are quite scarce today. So, it is a rare treat for us to offer one for sale. Back then Uncle Hank presented one as a gift.

This model has one of the most accurate sensitive temperature controllers ever put into a waffle iron. In fact it proved so reliable that the company continued to use it for another 20 years in the later 2D2 model. If your looking for minimalist post war styling choose the 2D2 on the first page, but if you want classic 1930s Art Deco styling the 2D1 is the waffle iron for you.

This model has an easy to manipulate temperature control knob and a large red jewel indicator that is easily visible in the brightest kitchen. This iron makes a full size 7 inch diameter waffle. This model was sold with the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

This very low mileage piece is in superb condition. the only imperfection being an inconspicuous chip on one foot.

Manufactured by McGraw Electric Company
Toastmaster Products Division
Minneapolis, Minn. U.S.A.
V-115 W-750 Model 2D1

Shipping weight 10 Lbs.

$360

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Made in Milwaukee, U.S.A.

Late 1920s White Enamel Pedestal Waffle Iron

This waffle iron is made from steel of a heavier gauge than usual, and the same goes for the grids -- they are extra heavy. The finish is a fired enamel. All these qualities attest to the identity of its maker: the Estate Stove Company of Hamilton, Ohio.

It measures 6 inches high and 11 inches across the handles. It bakes a full size 7 inch waffle. It sit atop an pedestal with chromium plating and the banding is polished aluminum. The handles are turned wood with black enamel. It has a permanently attached cord with the deluxe feature of an inline switch to turn it on and off. (Notice the small chip to the rim of the base, just to the left of the cord.)

It is in excellent condition with the only flaw being the chip mentioned above.

Estate Stove Co.
110 Volts 5 Amps.
Hamilton, Ohio

Shipping Weight: 12 lbs

$165

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1929 Lindemann & Hoverson Waffle Iron from Milwaukee

L&H in Milwaukee is known for their very high quality nickel plated appliances and this waffle iron is from the late 1920s. Set on a pedestal, this non-automatic waffle iron which makes 6.5 inch square waffle. The handles are painted enamel over wood. It comes with a detachable cord set.

This a very heavy, top quality model that works very well, and eighty years later is still perfect cosmetically, suitable as a special gift for a wedding or anniversary.

L & H Electrics Model 315
110-120 volts 660 watts
A.J. Lindemann & Hoverson Company
Milwaukee WI USA

Shipping Weight: 10 lbs

$135

Purchase Information		 Made in Milwaukee, U.S.A.
Waffle Iron made in the U.S.A.

Anna in Sierra Vista, Arizona bought this waffle iron as a gift to her mom in Lynchburg, Virginia and wrote to say My mom recieved the waffle iron and is really enjoying it. All she could keep saying was, "Anna, this waffle iron is from the 1920's!" She really appreciated the instructions you sent along with the waffle iron as well. Funny story: Last Christmas my mom said that one cannot buy an American Made waffle iron. I took this as a challenge, so everytime I was in a store with Waffle Irons I would look. Unfortunately she was right. So I found your site online and thought it would be a perfect gift for my Mom. Thanks again.

Landers 1920s Dome Top with Pierced Pedestal Base

Made from the mid to late 1920s, this waffle iron features nickel plating and an appealing pedestal base with pierced openwork worthy of the "Roaring '20s". It is pictured in a catalog from that time.

It is non-automatic with very heavy duty heating elements, exceeding today's commercial quality. The sturdy handles are black enamel over turned wood. The pedestal design keeps the base pleasantly cool to the touch.

In immaculate, like new condition, this one comes with a detachable cord set. Don't miss out. We see very few of these in this kind of museum quality eye popping condition.

Daniel in Dublin Ireland bought this waffle iron and wrote to say I am very pleased with my purchase. I am very minimalistic with my Snaidero Italian kitchen, I don't like appliances in view. The vintage waffle iron, being the exception, looks amazing sitting there in the modern design, love it! The waffles coming out of the iron are fantastic, thanks to your cooking instructions included. So far I have only used the Simple Waffle Recipe", when I get some time I will venture something a bit more exotic.



Landers 1920s Dome Top
Landers, Frary & Clark Company
New Britain Conn. Made in U.S.A. 660 watts

Shipping weight: 8 Lbs.

$165

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Star-Rite Waffle Iron in Perfect Condition

In 1927 Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic in the Spirit of Saint Louis. with the Wright Whirlwind engine. That engine wore gaskets made by the Fitzgerald Manufacturing Company of Torrington, Connecticut. And, about the same time, that company began a line of small electric appliances, including a toaster and this attractive waffle iron.

This model measures 9 ½ inches across at the handles and 6 inches to the top of its finial. Although the body of this iron looks small it makes a conventional full size 6.5 inch round waffle.

Fitzgerald made few of this model and this example is even less common for its perfect museum quality. Everything from the gleaming nickel plating to the paint on the handles is absolutely perfect.

Of course this one is in perfect working condition, it is more suitable as a show piece for very occasional use. If you want a waffle iron to use regularly, please look on the first page of waffle irons. But, as a special gift to someone connected to Fitzgerald Manufacturing Company, or perhaps as a gift to the Torrington Historical Society (they had only one toaster from Fitzgerald when I stopped by) or perhaps a designer, architect, or chef, this is a superb piece anyone can be proud of. It comes with a black and silver art silk cord just in case you would like to make that special waffle meal and remember back to when electric appliances were a new luxury and flying the Atlantic was a heroic endeavor.

Star-Rite Waffle Iron
Fitzgerald Mfg. Co.
Torrington, Conn.
Model 531
Made in U.S.A.

Shipping weight: 8 lbs.

SOLD

Purchase Information		 A cousin to the Spirit of St. Louis
Worthy of the Sun King. Or, Nick and Nora Charles with Asta begging for his waffle.

Royal Rochester Louis Quattorze Waffle Iron

Before the stock market crash of November 1929, Robeson Rochester sold this non-automatic Louis XIV model to the luxury market, with nickel plating, imitation bone handles, and fancy work on the support legs.

The styling belies its utilitarian value. This non-automatic model bakes a waffle about seven inches in diameter. The base tray detaches for easy cleaning. And, it strikes a beautiful profile when sitting on a sideboard because surely this one should be on display when not in use.

This top-drawer machine is completely remanufactured and tested, in top-drawer condition. It is in very good condition with one small plating loss on the base and the typical hairline crack in each handle. We include instructions for proper seasoning, tips for using, and some good recipes to get you going. It comes with a detachable cord set.

Royal Rochester Louis Quattorze Waffle Iron
Robeson Rochester Corp. Rochester, NY
Model E-6472, Type W.A. 105-120 Volts 600 Watts.

$225

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The Torrid Avignon from Hartford, Connecticut

This waffle iron was sold in the early 1930s to impress luncheon or supper guests rather than feeding little mouths at breakfast. The design styling is very flashy, and internally, the quality carries through. It is very solidly built and an excellent performer.

It has an easy to read temperature gauge so you will know when the iron is hot enough to add batter. It makes a full size waffle about seven inches in diameter. But, I think the most attractive feature is the green marbelized door knocker handle and it has matching green feet.

This one is in mint condition, and a real piece of eye candy. It comes with a detachable cord set and instructions for seasoning the grids and use, and a load of recipes.

The Torrid Avignon Waffle Iron
Beardsley & Wolcott Hartford, Conn.

Shipping Weight: 8 lbs.

SOLD

Purchase Information 		Marbelized Green Bakelite Lid Handle and feet

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