Coffee pot

[perc-o-prince]

What a gorgeous coffe pot!!

I, too, have a fondness for coffee pots. I find that using these old pots brings back some great memories. We used a Corningware perc pot when I was growing up. We had that for more than 15 years. To smell coffee percolating just brings me back to my childhood.

Gary, Enjoy them in good health

Perhaps if you are attending the wash-in, in July, you would bring the Universal along for all of us to see (hint, hint)

Rich

 

[gadgetgary]

-attending the wash-in, in July

I will be in Ptown prior to the wash-in and am planning on attending on the way back. I will definitely try to bring some 'perks' with me for the viewing pleasure of everyone.

Percolating coffee brings back memories and certain jolts.

Am looking forward to meeting everyone and having a great time.

 

[gadgetgary]

Oster

Today's coffeepot is made by Oster and is in avocado green. The body is a smoked plastic as well as the green part(base, lid and handle). This perk was given to me by some friends who live in St. Louis. They found it at a Tag Sale and brought it to me in Ptown(vacation timeshare) as a gift since they knew I collected percolators. It makes excellent HOT CAW-FEE.

 

[gadgetgary]

Triplets

Here is the same coffeemaker in Harvest gold(left), and in white(center). The white one is a solid plastic. The avocado green perk is on the right. I took off the top to show the brew basket and spreader lid. All these perks take the regular cord which still can be purchased new in most hardware stores.

 

[gadgetgary]

Do you have any of the Sunbeam vacuum Coffee Masters?

Terry, this one is for you. My neighbor received this as a wedding present. She will be 84 on June 30th. When she heard about my collection, she gave me this Sunbeam as a birthday gift two years ago. She loved the coffeemaker, but, no longer used it. She told me she wanted someone to have it who would appreciate and treasure it. Her sentiments touched me that day. The coffeemaker had a few issues(the rubber gasket was hard and the top and bottom did not easily come apart unless you heated it up). I found a replacement top on Ebay(the rubber gasket is impossible to remove or find). The pot works perfectly now that I replaced the top piece. It has a permanent filter also.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Gary, you just have to know what to do to remove the gasket, but I'm glad that you found another top that works. The interior of your first perk o' the day was called something like Perm-Metal (that's not the right spelling) and it was said to resist staining and coffee oil buildup. We had some GE-Universal items at the department store. They said Gift Line on the boxes. The toaster oven was unique. Deluxe 2 shelf GE for TV dinners, but the door was beige porcelain? maybe.
Tom

 

[kenmore58]

Hey Gary,

"Found it at a flea market in Rhode Island"??? Okay, now, you're in my territory!!! I guess the next time I'm competing with someone for a coffee pot at a local flea market, I'll introduce myself first!!!

I'm usually away on the weekends, but if you ever find yourself coming to Rhode Island for a weekend of flea marketing, let me know. If I'm in town, I'll take you around to some of my favorite "shopping spots."

Definitely try to make it to the July wash-in. The last one was a blast. Met some wonderful people and had a really great time.

Ron

 

[gadgetgary]

Perm-Metal

Tom: That was called 'Permatel'. You were correct.
The gasket on the Sunbeam was dry and brittle. Upon heating, it became soft and pliable. But if you went to take the pot apart the next day, it would not budge.

Ron: I got that 4 cup Pyrex at a Flea Market on Rt. 1 in RI by Misquamicut. Thanks for the offer of 'shopping spots' and will look forward to meeting everyone at the July wash-in.

 

[paulg]

Sunbeam vacuum = great coffee

I have both the GE / Universal as shown at the top and the Sunbeam Vacuum pot. Both I bought at the Salvation Army and both had virtually no use on them whatsoever. I remember paying $8.00 for the GE.
I love them both and use them alternately. The Sunbeam vacuum pot does make a fantastic cup of coffee. The GE/Universal makes more coffee. The GE is indeed one of the prettiest coffeemakers I've seen. Very elegant.

 

[gadgetgary]

Permatel

Here is the box stating Permatel for the Universal

 

[gadgetgary]

Gauge

Here is a description of the Permatel. On the bottom of the pot, there is a dial so you can determine the temperature of the coffee.

 

[gadgetgary]

A side view

More pics......

 

[gansky1]

And the BOX!! That's beautiful, what a great find.

Those Oster pots are very nice looking as well, Steve and I saw one at a thrift store when he was here visiting - the solid color, not clear and I think it was green as well.

Thanks for sharing these with us, the stories are sometimes better than having the stuff!

 

[gadgetgary]

And another side

Talks about the heat control

 

[gadgetgary]

And finally......

For all you "inquiring minds"........the bottom...with the 'heat adjuster'(to the left)

That is my story for today and I am sticking with it!

 

[mixfinder]

Smooth Move

Soaking the rubber gasket, from the Coffee Master, in glycerin, will help to soften it and lengthen it's productive life.
A cheap and readily available source of concentrated glycerin is a Fleet enema!
Remember, only Folgers in your cup.
Kelly

 

[toggleswitch]

Cream, sugar, and glycerine please

Coffee- really gets you *going* in the morning!

 

[veg-o-matic]

Gary--It's interesting to see the little design changes in those Oster pots over the years--spout, lid knob, etc. I have both the solid Avocado and the see-through Harvest Gold models. Currently using the HG one as my daily driver.

Now, my avocado one came with a special Oster-branded white cord. I really like it, as the standard black cord is so ugly. When I tried to use it with the HG one, it didn't fit i to the "hole" as well.

(Okay, I'm really opening myself up here...)

I could force it in, but it was a really tight fit and I usually ended up with some sparks.

There. Done.

Anyhoo... the standard black plug works with the HG Oster, so go fig.

Love that Universal of yours! From the first couple of pictures, I though it was from the '30s. How surprising to find it's a much newer model.

veg

 

[tlee618]

Gary thanks so much for the pictures. That is such a neat story about how you got the Sunbeam Coffeemaster. The gasket is removable but you have to know what you are doing to get it off. I have never done it myself but I am sure someone here does. It sure makes a great cup of coffee. That Regency is such a beautiful coffee maker as well. Not sure how it happens that I have never seen one before. Thanks again. I really enjoy our daily coffee fix!! Terry

 

[perc-o-prince]

Glad that you will be at the wash in!!!

I look forward to seeing some of your pots as well. It looks like you have some very interesting ones. Have you/anyone ever heard of a Port-o-Perc?

Rich