All Things Westinghouse

[frigilux]

Hans, that is a fantastic collection. I like single-brand collections; it's interesting to see the changes in style/design and features through the years. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful photos with us. I'm just glad I don't have to do the dusting at your house!

 

[kevin313]

Hans - your Westinghouse collection is wonderful! I cherish the Westy hand mixer you gave me and always enjoy using it!! Here in Detroit there were dealers of all brands - like in most large cities, but because of the auto industry you saw a lot of Frigidaires, Philcos and a few Kelvinators. I remember growing up and almost everyone close to me worked for Ford Motor Co., and they would have Philco appliances and TV's in their home because they got a discount as a Ford employee.

 

Can't wait to see all the wonderful additions to your Westinghouse collection!!

 

[appliguy]

Impressive Hans

I am so in awe of your awesome collection. I too have the first Westinghouse Mixer in your post, the FM-81…I found mine and restored it myself. According to what my research has found the FM-81 was made from 1946 to 1950 (The link below shows a 1946 Westinghouse ad that shows a drawing of the mixer). Next came the second mixer you showed the FM-511 aka the Food Crafter aka The I Love Lucy Mixer which had a very prominent place in episode 6 of I love Lucy where you see Lucy using it to juice oranges. I also have the 1958 portable mixer with the optional stand like you do but mine is pink and missing the bowl…but hey it still makes a great Kitchen display. Oh and here is a link I thought you might be interested in so you can have the proper small bowl for your FM-81……

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pyrex-Batte...3?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_210&hash=item20f2e3f5e3

PATRICK COFFEY

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[twintubdexter]

I'm a big fan of all these small appliance collections

I really like the way the mixers look massed together. The percolators are especially nice since they have a small footprint and don't require a lot of space. I'm thinking of starting a small collection myself, percolators or blenders. I've been watching this Westinghouse on ebay. I think the simple design is attractive and it's easy to imagine it among your collection. Currently 1 bid of $17.50. Shipping from Ohio to my area is less than $20. Thanks for posting your photos.

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[norgeway]

Thats the one

Idont have...hope you get it, I wont bid on it if you are trying to.

 

[twintubdexter]

Please, go right ahead and bid. I'm just watching. Looking forward to seeing it on your shelf.

 

PS...that very nice in-the-box Westinghouse percolator...there's a scene from Lucy with Ethyl pouring herself a cup from one at the Westport house. One day I'll try and capture a still.