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Arvin Model 3500 Waffle Iron Grill

Arvin Model 3500 Waffle Iron Grill

This Arvin appliance serves many purposes, the sort of thing found in the kitchens of growing families just after World War II.

First it is a waffle iron which produces a large nine inch square waffle which easily breaks into quarters for four servings.

Next, the waffle iron grids are removable to expose stationary flat grilling surfaces, so you've got a sandwich grill or panini press. The hinges expand automatically when you are making a Dagwood sandwich.

And, finally, it also opens up completely to provide a cooking area of 162 square inches -- enough space to make eight substantial flapjacks or the same number of hamburgers. The wide stance base makes this the most stable large combination unit we have ever found.

The temperature control knob is easy to read, located in a large Bakelite handle.

This one was used very little and now has been disassembled, completely serviced, re-calibrated and is in excellent condition.

Arvin model 3500
Model 3500, Noblett-Sparks Industries Inc., U.S.A.
Volts 110-120 Amps 11.5, Use on Alternating current only.

Shipping weight: 16 Lbs.

$185

Purchase Information

Kenmore 3-in-1 Waffle Iron, Griddle, Sandwich grill

This large combination unit was made by Arvin Industries in 1947 for Sears & Roebuck to sell under the Kenmore brand. It measures approximately 13 inches front to back and 13 inches side to side weighs in at 13 pounds. Rated at over 1300 watts, it can make waffles quicker than almost any two people can eat. Each waffle is 9 inches square.

Removing the waffle grids exposes the permanent grilling surfaces that are large enough to grill four sandwiches at once or with the top folded back fully can cook eight pancakes at once or maybe half a dozen hamburgers.

It is in excellent condition and completely remanufactured and re-calibrated and ready for many years of service. It would make a splendid gift.

Kenmore "Our Own Trade Mark"
Model 344-6657 Volts 110-120 Amps. 11.5 Watts 1320
Use on alternating current only

Shipping weight: 16 lbs.

SOLD

Purchase Information 		Best Quality available from Sears & Roebuck

Arvin Combination Automatic Waffle Iron,
Grill and Griddle

This fully automatic Arvin combination waffle iron, sandwich grill, and open griddle was built in the early 1950s, as substantially as a '53 Buick. One wonders if the designers at Arvin borrowed the hood ornament design from Buick as the large, rich looking, brown Bakelite lid handle on this beast.

First it is a waffle iron which produces a large nine inch square waffle which easily breaks into quarters for four servings.

Next, the waffle iron grids are removable to expose stationary flat grilling surfaces, so you've got a sandwich grill or panini press to prepare grilled ruben or tuna melt sandwiches. And, the lid hinges are built to expand automatically for extra-thick sandwiches.

And, finally, it opens up completely to provide a cooking area of 162 square inches -- enough space to make eight substantial flapjacks or the same number of hamburgers. The wide stance base makes this the most stable large combination unit we have ever found.

The temperature control knob is easy to read, located in a large Bakelite handle.

This one looks like nearly new, and it is in tip top operating condition and ready for many years of service. And, it's not made in China. Outside dimensions including handles are thirteen inches square and five inches high.

Arvin Industries Inc. Columbus, Ind. U.S.A.
Arvin Model 3550 110-120 volts 1320 watts
Use on alternating current only Serial No. 442

Shipping weight: 16 pounds

$195

Purchase Information 		If this were a car, it would be a Buick loaded with chrome.
Manning-Bowman Quality Goods

1941 Manning-Bowman Non-Automatic Twin Waffle Iron

This self regulating non-automatic twin waffle iron was made in the summer of 1941 while factories were still making domestic goods, before switching to materials for World War II following the attack at Pearl Harbor.

With solid walnut handles, each cooking unit has a separate temperature indicator mounted in the lid. It makes rectangular waffles that measure 4.5 x 5 inches.

Like all goods produced by Manning-Bowman & Co., the quality and styling is more than a cut above the average waffle iron and when new, commanded a premium price.

This example is in excellent condition and comes with a detachable cord set, seasoning instructions, recipes and tips for making waffles successfully.

Made by Manning Bowman & Co.
Meriden, Conn. U.S.A.
Cat. No. 2525 Volts 110-120 Watts 600

Shipping Weight: 9 lbs.

$185

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General Electric Twin Waffle Iron

General Electric made a considerable number of this model, with triple-chrome plating and Texolite handles, from the late 1930s until the outbreak of WWII. It is an attractive, easy to use, compact model that measures just 9 inches by 14 inches. Each lid has an incised design, and each lid handle has a temperature indicator.

This twin model makes a pair of waffles measuring 4.5 by 5 inches, the perfect size for re-heating in a toaster for a quick treat.

This example is in very good condition and comes with a detachable cord set, seasoning instructions, recipes and tips for making waffles successfully.

General Electric Company
Bridgeport, Conn. Ontario, Calif.
Cat. No. 119W8 Volts 115 Watts 660

Shipping Weight: 9 lbs.

$145 (as shown)
$175 Mint

Purchase Information
Ward and June Cleaver got one of these to feed Wally and The Beaver.

Jill in Irving, Texas bought this waffle iron (and also a Sunbeam) wrote to say Thank you so much for the beautiful waffle irons. We are simply delighted. They both look brand new and make wonderful waffles. We gave the westinghouse to my son and and his family, and they love it, too. They both arrived in plenty of time for Christmas and the packing was amazing. So glad we found you and Happy New Year! (Hope they are moving that snow off your streets.) And oh, yes, my mother is just thrilled to have her old waffle iron come to life!

Westinghouse Sandwich Grill
and Waffle Baker

In the late 1940s and early 1950s, when a Chevrolet had a new look and televisions had round screens, the baby boom was well under way and millions of American families were growing with three, four and five children, and more on the way. With that many hungry mouths to feed, Westinghouse sold this heavy duty model as an automatic sandwich grill that is also a waffle baker to feed a large family.

This hunk of chrome measures 14 inches across and makes a waffle approximately 10 inches by 10 inches. The black Bakelite handles are wonderfully sculpted into a leaf motif.

The waffle grids can be removed, flat grilling plates installed, and when the lid is fully opened, the unit converts into a grill large enough to make up to eight sandwiches at once.

This model includes the grilling flats, the original accessory waffle grids. Of course, we include our instructions for seasoning the grids before making waffles the first time, tips for successful waffle baking, and a variety of waffle recipes.

Westinghouse Sandwich Grill & Waffle Baker
Mansfield, Ohio Made in USA
115 v. 1200 w. Alternating Current Only

Shipping weight 16 Lbs.

$185 in excellent condition (as shown)
$235 in never used condition

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The Waffle-Master, circa 1930-1935

Patented by Charles P. Strite, this is the first waffle iron produced for home use by Toastmaster circa 1930. It is amazingly automatic, with a huge ruby jewel indicator light, a sturdy ticking clock, and adjustment for how soft or crisp you want your waffles.

To operate the waffle iron, one sets the adjustment for soft/crisp, then cocks the lever on the right all the way to the left into a slot where it is "heating up" mode and the ruby jewel glows brightly. When it reaches operating temperature, the lever resets and the ruby jewel dims; then add the batter and cock the lever again, then forget it. The clockworks timer starts ticking until the waffle is done; then the waffle iron automatically switches into 'warm' mode.

This waffle iron weighs about eight pounds! Now about 75 years old, it is in decent cosmetic shape except for the lid which shows the usual minor dents scuffs and plating loss. The cord is permanently attached. It even has the original overflow ring that surrounds the grids which is usually missing.

We include complete instructions for operating this machine, instructions for seasoning the grids, tips for making waffles successfully, recipes, and a facsimile of the original Owner's Manual.

Waffle-Master, A Toastmaster Product
Model 2C1 Mfd. by Water-Genter Co. Mlps, U.S.A.
115V 800W

Shipping weight: 12 pounds

$265

Purchase Information 		The Original Strite Waffle Baker

Toastmaster Commercial Automatic Double Waffle Iron

Danger: viewing this listing causes awful appliance lust.
It can be dangerous to your marriage.

It measures 20 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 7 inches high. It simultaneously produces one or two waffles seven inches in diameter. Each side has a separate set of controls.

It operates on household current with a grounded receptacle, even though it is engineered for continuous use in a commercial setting.

The heavy steel body is finished in highly polished chromium plating. And, it sports a pair of fetching ruby red jewels, one for the left and one for the right. One side can be operated independingly of the other side.

The grids are very high quality cast aluminum, the best material for even and quick distribution of heat.

It wears rubber foot pads and has a permanently attached three foot cord with a grounded plug.

We've had it apart, amazed at the machine work, engineering and quality of construction. All fittings are snug and tight and it's been tested and passes with flying colors.

Ideal for a restaurant or snack shop, a firehouse, church or charitable group, or someone with a large kitchen with plenty of counter top or storage space, the gleaming chrome fits perfectly in a stainless steel kitchen with commercial appliances.

Toastmaster Double Automatic Commercial Waffle Iron
Manufactured by Food Equipment Division
McGraw-Edison Co. Algonquin, IL.
115 volts, 1650 watts.

Shipping weight: 30 lbs.

$985

Purchase Information		 Superb Commercial Waffle Iron from Toastmaster

Steve in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania bought this waffle iron and wrote to say
I am emailing to let you know the Toastmaster waffle iron is fantastic! My family loves it! My wife cannot believe it is from the 40's/50's as she keeps saying it looks brand new. The waffles we made this morning cooked quickly and came out perfectly. The kids devoured them! My family greatly appreciates your personalized customer service, time and focus on quality. This waffle iron will be cherished in my family for generations. Thanks again and keep up the wonderful work! We will be recommending you to other people.

Introduced at the 1939 World's Fair in New York

"Twin-O-Matic" Waffle Iron

Double your Fun

Here's a stunning design from sixty-odd years ago that looks like sculpture -- just to make two waffles! It was the envy of every bride.

Industrial designer Karl Ratliff created this marvelous hunk of bakelite and chrome in time to be introduced at the 1939 New York World's Fair and Manning-Bowman & Company manufactured this type of rotating waffle iron for at least a dozen years.

The sweeping support arms are mounted on an eleven inch diameter base. Resting in its cradle, the waffle grids rotate from one side to the other to produce two 6 1/2 inch waffles that are thicker than average with very large dimples. It has a thermostatic temperature control with a dial type temperature indicator.

This one is in very good condition and comes with a detachable cord set, instructions for seasoning the grids and some excellent recipes. This appliance is certainly a trophy for anyone's kitchen and a decorator's dream.

"Twin-O-Matic"
Made by Manning-Bowman & Company
Meriden, Conn. U.S. America
Volts 110-120 Watts 1000 Catalog # 6060
Use Alternating Current Only

Shipping weight: 14 Lbs.

$395

Purchase Information

Mint Dominion Automatic Twin Waffle Iron

Twin units were all the rage in the late 1930s and this Dominion model is a top of the line example.

Most twin models were not automatic, and the few that were automatic usually had only one thermostat to control both cooking units. Dominion went the extra mile with this model and put two independently adjustable thermostats in it, one for each cooking unit. Now each member of the family can have his or her waffle baked to their particular choosing and at the same time.

This model is chrome plated and has solid walnut handles. It measures approximately 9 X 15 inches. Each cooking unit produces a generously large six inch diameter waffle.

This example was used very little and is in excellent condition. We've taken it apart, replaced the original wiring, checked all the hardware for corrosion, and put it into better than new condition. It comes with the original cord set covered in woven cotton.

We also have the non-automatic version, the Dominion Made-Rite which looks the same except for lack of temperature control levers; it is also in excellent condition.

Dominion Electric Corporation
Mansfield, Ohio USA
Watts 800 Volts 110-120 A.C. Only

Shipping weight: 11 pounds

$235 (as shown)
$160 for the non-automatic version

Purchase Information		 The deluxe model is automatic with two thermostats.
Cabuchon Jewels and Walnut fittings

The Brunchmaster

This vintage twin waffle iron is set on a chrome plated deck which measures approximately seven inches by fifteen inches. The handles and side rails are in walnut. The cabuchon jewel set in each lid functions as a signal light -- quite unusual to have one for each side. Bravo to the good people at Excel Inc. in Chicago. Made in the U.S.A. This model has a permanently attached cord.

This waffle iron is automatic with a sensitive, sealed thermostat controlled by a knob on the tray. Each unit makes a waffle approximately four and a half inches by five and a half inches. Because of its size and rectangular shape, waffles from this iron are ideal for re-heating in a toaster.

This waffle iron has been disassembled, cleaned, internal wiring inspected and replaced where necessary, then reassembled, calibrated, polished and tested. It is in very good condition.

Brunchmaster Model W-50
An Electro-Craft Product
Mfg. by Excel Inc. Chicago, USA.
110-120 V. AC only 575 W.

Shipping weight: 9 Lbs.

$185

Purchase Information

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