Coppertone Crown Range
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bugsyjones
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I like that Crown range.
danemodsandy
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The Crown Range:
Appears to be a duel-fuel model, with gas top burners and an electric oven. I remember that Sears offered some Kenmore models like that during the same time frame that this Crown was made (1971).
Pretty unusual survival. Oh, and it appears to be a 36" model, even rarer.
Appears to be a duel-fuel model, with gas top burners and an electric oven. I remember that Sears offered some Kenmore models like that during the same time frame that this Crown was made (1971).
Pretty unusual survival. Oh, and it appears to be a 36" model, even rarer.
danemodsandy
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OY!
Dual-fuel, not duel-fuel.
"But it was right, Boss - my spell-checker tolled me sew!"
Dual-fuel, not duel-fuel.
"But it was right, Boss - my spell-checker tolled me sew!"
I've always liked Crown ranges. Had a few come through in white, and gold, never saw a coppertone one.
This is a gas range. You can tell from the oven vent in the middle of the backsplash. I think the electric/gas reference is that it has a clock and since there's an oven window, it means there's an oven lite (probably) and possibly electric ignition. But I think it's too old for real dual fuel.
Greg
Greg
danemodsandy
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Greg:
If you'll look at the photo, you'll see that the control for the oven is not the typical Robertshaw push-to-turn control used for gas ovens of that era; it's a simple knob like you'd see on an electric range. Electric ovens have vents, too - they are usually a vent pipe that goes up through one of the burner bowls on an all-electric range, or they're hidden in the backguard trim.
If you'll look at the photo, you'll see that the control for the oven is not the typical Robertshaw push-to-turn control used for gas ovens of that era; it's a simple knob like you'd see on an electric range. Electric ovens have vents, too - they are usually a vent pipe that goes up through one of the burner bowls on an all-electric range, or they're hidden in the backguard trim.
danemodsandy
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I've...
...Put in a question to the seller of the Crown range to find out what he means by "gas & electric."
...Put in a question to the seller of the Crown range to find out what he means by "gas & electric."
toggleswitch2
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I'm guessing it's all-gas and 30" wide. (I've never seen a true 36" wide oven on something so MOL or of that vintage).
I guess the true test would be to find out if the drawer is a broiler (indicating a gas-fueled oven) or for storage, meaning the oven and broiler are in the same cavity and probably electric.
If that little tiny black "line" seen in the pic is the elctrical cord, one can assume it's a 110v plug and (flex) for the clock and lights and maybe ignition. After all it's not thick enough to be impressive.
Sandy, I hate going against you, as you are extremely well-informed and wise (and as far as I can see NEVER wrong); but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.............
I guess the true test would be to find out if the drawer is a broiler (indicating a gas-fueled oven) or for storage, meaning the oven and broiler are in the same cavity and probably electric.
If that little tiny black "line" seen in the pic is the elctrical cord, one can assume it's a 110v plug and (flex) for the clock and lights and maybe ignition. After all it's not thick enough to be impressive.
Sandy, I hate going against you, as you are extremely well-informed and wise (and as far as I can see NEVER wrong); but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.............
danemodsandy
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Toggles:
You may well be right; that's why I emailed the seller through the eBay system to get the scoop on this unit. I do remember very well that Sears offered dual-fuel in this time frame; it was an idea ahead of its time and wasn't offered long. I saw one at the old Sears store on Ponce de Leon in Atlanta while shopping with my mom and dad. Mom got very excited about the idea, but then Dad told her what putting in a gas connection would cost. End of that discussion; Mom ended up with a Lady K smooth top some time after that.
You may well be right; that's why I emailed the seller through the eBay system to get the scoop on this unit. I do remember very well that Sears offered dual-fuel in this time frame; it was an idea ahead of its time and wasn't offered long. I saw one at the old Sears store on Ponce de Leon in Atlanta while shopping with my mom and dad. Mom got very excited about the idea, but then Dad told her what putting in a gas connection would cost. End of that discussion; Mom ended up with a Lady K smooth top some time after that.
Pretty cool GE range from 57/58. I scanned portions of Greg's GE brochure from those years. It would be the 40" Speedster.
Don't know about the gas range,
But the Pink GE 40" is a very unusual model. I've never seen one(of this style GE) where the clock is mounted above the rest of the backspash. 1957 was the first year for this style cabinet, and the round clock was used that year (usually set into the backsplash), and then '58 and after had rectangular clocks set into backsplash. I wonder if they used the round clocks later in this type application?
The upswept cooktop with the burners at opposite sides, rather than on the left, is also quite rare. My cousin Mary had a double oven model with the upswept cooktop, but the clock (rectangular) was in the backsplash, and the burners all on the left. The outlets were also grounded. Her daughter bought it for her in '63 or '64. Hope someone gets this, though the price is kind of high for having a large chip in the top.
But the Pink GE 40" is a very unusual model. I've never seen one(of this style GE) where the clock is mounted above the rest of the backspash. 1957 was the first year for this style cabinet, and the round clock was used that year (usually set into the backsplash), and then '58 and after had rectangular clocks set into backsplash. I wonder if they used the round clocks later in this type application?
The upswept cooktop with the burners at opposite sides, rather than on the left, is also quite rare. My cousin Mary had a double oven model with the upswept cooktop, but the clock (rectangular) was in the backsplash, and the burners all on the left. The outlets were also grounded. Her daughter bought it for her in '63 or '64. Hope someone gets this, though the price is kind of high for having a large chip in the top.
Where can I get that floor???
Thanks for the scan. If that price is accurate, OY! In 1959 dollars that BOL Ge cost about what you'd pay for a Gaggenau today.
Thanks for the scan. If that price is accurate, OY! In 1959 dollars that BOL Ge cost about what you'd pay for a Gaggenau today.
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The Speedster was the MOL
The Speedster was the MOL
That GE Speedster looks really nice as shown in Woodtone Brown. It has a simplicity that's more timeless than many of the fancy TOL models. I believe GE used this style top, with many variations in placement of controls, at least until the mid 70's. As for the price, I'm not at all surprised, as my parents paid about $350 for the 30" Westinghouse in 1953. Using good materials and workmanship so things will last, is expensive.
danemodsandy
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I Was Wrong:
After emailing the eBay seller with the Crown range, I got this reply:
"Hi there.
Yes,the oven runs on gas. The electric is for the clock and lights.
thanks"
So, it's an all-gas range, not one of the early dual-fuel models like I remember. I stand corrected.
After emailing the eBay seller with the Crown range, I got this reply:
"Hi there.
Yes,the oven runs on gas. The electric is for the clock and lights.
thanks"
So, it's an all-gas range, not one of the early dual-fuel models like I remember. I stand corrected.
toggleswitch2
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Still, you are a god among mere mortals, and have tremendous street-cred.
Here is where I wanted to add a video clip of a commerical advert. shown in this area "I've got gas" [no can find, dayum]pushing conversion of home heating from fuel-oil to natural gas. It's quite "the bomb" LOL.
Here is where I wanted to add a video clip of a commerical advert. shown in this area "I've got gas" [no can find, dayum]pushing conversion of home heating from fuel-oil to natural gas. It's quite "the bomb" LOL.
danemodsandy
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Toggles:
"Still, you are a god among mere mortals"
Even my mother thought of me that way. Whenever I was in the bathroom for more than a few minutes, she'd call out, "My God, are you still in there?"
Just kiddin'! ;-)
"Still, you are a god among mere mortals"
Even my mother thought of me that way. Whenever I was in the bathroom for more than a few minutes, she'd call out, "My God, are you still in there?"
Just kiddin'! ;-)
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Here's one that is offensive to EVERYBODY!
~Even my mother thought of me that way.
How do we know that Jeebus was Jewish?
He worked in his father's business.
He lived with his momma 'till he was 30..
and..... DRUMROLL PLEASE..........
His parents though of him as God.......
~Even my mother thought of me that way.
How do we know that Jeebus was Jewish?
He worked in his father's business.
He lived with his momma 'till he was 30..
and..... DRUMROLL PLEASE..........
His parents though of him as God.......
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