Toastmaster De Luxe Toaster
$149.00
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 — hold a toast party to watch CBS Playhouse on TV.
The original advertising features the Superflex toast timer which compensates for a wide range of voltage variations automatically (a marketing ploy); the Bakelite “Easy-Lift” handles are large, smooth and curved to fit the finger tips, always cool to the touch; and, the Pop-open hinged door on the bottom makes for easy crumb removal and cleaning.
The heavy steel case is plated in chromium. The fittings are Bakelite. The control knob allows a range from light to dark. The slots are 15/16th inches wide and measure 5 3/8 inches long and appx 5 inches deep. This toaster is NOT suitable for fat bagels.
This toaster is in good condition with minor cosmetic flaws including scuffing on the sides. It has replacement feet on one end. It has been disassembled, cleaned top to bottom with a new cord installed, ready to provide a morning pleasure … well-made toast.
What customers wrote about this model
Marilyn in Saint Cloud, Minnesota bought this model toaster and wrote to say Thank you so much! I received my toaster yesterday and it's perfect! It looks new and it works beautifully. I'm thrilled to once again have real toast - evenly browned all the way to the edges - and faster, too! It's worth every penny. Thank you for such great service!
Tom in Fairbanks bought this model toaster and wrote to say We received the Toastmaster toaster yesterday. Package arrived undamaged. Nice overpack job of toaster (and very appropriate use of ny times!). Toaster worked as expected and we celebrated with toasted swiss cheese sandwiches. Thanks for the masterful resurrection of "yesteryear".
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!