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Manning Bowman for The Jewel Tea Company

Manning-Bowman & Co. often manufactured goods for sale labeled with store brands for Sears, Roebuck & Co, Montgomery Wards, J.C. Penny, General Electric. This waffle iron was sold door-to-door by The Jewel Tea Company.

This non-automatic electric waffle iron has real Black Walnut handles and a wonderful bull's eye design of concentric circles on the lid. This iron makes a generously large 6 ¾ inch medium thick waffle with large dimples.

This low mileage late 1930's piece has been completely disassembled, cleaned and reconditioned and is as close to factory new as we can make it. The original wiring has been replaced by modern high temperature wire, the same high tech wire found in new cooking appliances which assuring years of reliable service.

Made by Manning Bownman & Co. Meriden, Conn. USA
Catalog No. 1656 110-120 Volts 660 Watts
Serial No. 9-39 (Date of Manufacture)

Shipping weight 10 Lbs.

SOLD

Purchase Information 		Sold door to door by Jewell Tea Co.

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

$235

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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

SOLD

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.

This one is immaculate and museum quality. It was never used and comes with the perfect original twisted silk covered two conductor vintage cord with the in line switch.



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

Shipping weight: 8 Lbs.

$265

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Landers Deluxe Waffle iron -- Very Special Gift

This non-automatic pedestal style waffle iron is not only stunning to look at, it is very easy to use. Typical of high-end products sold under the Universal brand, this waffle iron has ivory colored Catalin side handles and lid handle.The lid is beautifully decorated with a center rosette surrounded by fancy work -- the epitome of 1920s styling. This waffle iron measures approximately eleven inches across by five inches high and makes a full size seven inch diameter medium thick waffle.

The condition is excellent with the exception of a blemish on the lid. This waffle iron has been completely disassembled, carefully cleaned and inspected, and rewired with high temperature modern appliance wire, and then tested to be certain that it will perform flawlessly for you for many years to come. It comes complete with detachable cord set, instructions, cooking tips and myriad recipes.



Universal Made by Landers, Frary & Clark
New Britain, Conn. USA
No E7344H 108-116 volts 660 watts
Made in U.S.A.

Shipping weight: 8 lbs.

$235

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Luxury on the table
It means business!
Makes superb waffles

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" x 11". 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.

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!"

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: 8 lbs.

$135

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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.

$150

Purchase Information		 A cousin to the Spirit of St. Louis

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