Gotta start somewhere, right?

[jdinstl]

...and they're probably like belly buttons (you know, everyone has one) Not as cool as a washer/dryer, or dishwasher...but a start My first real vintage small appliance! And I've been wanting a countertop mixer for awhille, just too chicken to go the price of a Kitchen-Aid

John

 

[coldspot66]

I have a Kitchenaid harvest gold mixer from the mid/late 70's. Is that vintage enough or are you looking for older than that?

 

[bethann]

John

That sure is a good start! Pretty cool!

 

[drmitch]

Model 12

Nice mixmaster John! The chrome looks great and will go with anything. My pink one is also a model 12 but not as nice as yours. Now about that toaster, I think your going to have to trade back a few years to a model 1B toastmaster to tie into the look, then a waffel iorn, then a coffe pot then a frige then a stove,then------- You got notin to worry about were gona take care a you! Plenty a advise! Just ask us!

 

[jdinstl]

Wow!

I went downstairs and checked...a Model 12 indeed, man you are GOOD!

Funny that you bring up the toaster...there was a Sunbeam two-seater toaster there as well -- and I'm kicking myself for not picking it up. If they're not open tomorrow, I may just swing by on my lunch hour monday and pick it up. There's also these chrome cannisters for flour, suguar, tea, etc. -- and a chrome bread box that I want.

There goes my budget....oh well, at least I'll starve to death in a properly equipped kitchen.

And drmitch, all advice gladly received!

John

 

[retromom]

Woo Hoo John!

Congrats John! This is certainly a great start! I just got a vintage Sunbeam myself. It will be the first mixer that I have ever had (in my long lifetime) that is powerful enough to use dough hooks. You will get so much pleasure when you use it. I always feel transported back to the era when people weren't in so much of a hurry, and really enjoyed being in the kitchen.

I don't know what it's like in St. Louis, but here in the land of dust and rust, large appliances are pretty hard to come by. Vintage small appliances are easier to find, and thanks to our friends at e-bay; nationwide! Like you, I am currently collecting (or amassing LOL) vintage appliances and accessories with chrome finishes. Aren't the cannisters and breadboxes to die for? Hey I agree with you.....the cannisters may be empty, but we'll have a damn good-looking kitchen! ;-)

Keep your eyes opened (I am not opposed to dumpster diving), you may just stumble on a megafind! Have fun collecting!

Venus

 

[scott55405]

That is a very nice mixer! I know you are proud to have it in your collection. If you like KA maybe sometime, you could add a vintage KA, like a 3B, 3C or 4C, with the glass bowl, which would make a nice addition as well. Enjoy!

 

[rickr]

WOW!! gotta love those small appliances!!

What a fantastic collection Scott! I assume these will be "migrating" to California soon??

 

[retromom]

Maravelous Mixers Scott!!

Wow Scott...you've got enough mixers to make those delicious chewies for the entire west coast! What a beautiful collection in such lovely "Easter Egg" colours.

Is the small chrome mixer a Kitchenaid Jr.? Is the fryer a Dormeyer? Do you ever use your attachments; eg. grinder, juicer, etc.? What is that little mixer between the blender and the slicer? Sorry to ask so many questions, but this is too great!! :-D

Venus

 

[retromom]

A little of my Frankoma

John:

This is the stuff that got me started collecting. Frankoma pottery is relatively inexpensive, durable, and has a craftsman-like feeling. I started out with one large mug and it has blossomed into many wonderful art pieces as well as my everyday dishes.

When you collect, let it be something you can use and enjoy.

 

[scott55405]

Thank you Rick! Migrating they will be, along with my pastel Hoover Convertibles.

Venus, the small chrome mixer and the white one are Sunbeam Jr's from the 50s. The one by the fryer is a bit later Sunbeam from the late 50s, and the fryer is a Dormeyer.

The mixers you see in the pic are mainly display items but I have tried out the attachments and etc. There is another chrome mixmaster that I sometimes use. Also have Coffeemaster and some percolators you don't see here.

 

[rickr]

Mixmaster fun

Scott you just HAVE to start using your juicers after you move to California. Those fresh oranges and lemons are calling for you!!(HELLOOO SCOTT)!!
I use my juicer attachment whenever oranges are on sale at Kroger. If fact oranges were five for $2.00 this week so I just finshed juiceing ten oranges and I'll have fresh juice with breakfast everyday this week. YAA!!
My 1941 Mixmaster does not have the power of the power the later 1950's models do. However it still can handle the juicer, blender attachement and of course the grinder as well.It struggles a bit sometimes when I stuff the hopper though. It is much healthful to grind your own ham salad,and ground beef. PLus YOU know what is in it!! (of course when you get out to CA. you prolly won't have time for all that stuff!! I REALLY love all those Mixmasters you have,the pink and chrome were my favorites.

Rick

 

[scott55405]

Thanks! I have all the attachments for my modern day KA as well, so I have done the meat grinding and those various things, and the juicers are fun to use sometimes for the fresh citrus fruits, which I should have more of out there. I also have a Vitamix in which I make all manner of juice concoctions as well.

 

[rchris]

Scott and Rick:

None of my Mixmasters look as good as y'alls - did you have to do anything to clean them up? I would paint em, but I worry what would happen to the decals.

Scott: what's the age of the oldest Mixmaster you have?

 

[scott55405]

Mine are all in as found condition, although I probably spent way too much money for some of them, LOL. Although I'd rather have the mixers than the money back anytime!

The oldest mixmaster I have is the model 10 at the bottom right of the picture, which was produced from 1950-1954. This was the first model to have the larger motor and larger beaters, and the bowl adjustment on the back of the mixer.

 

[kenmore1978]

California Here You Come

So what is it about Minneapolis that sends people scurrying to CA and HI? Seems like sme kind of "exodus". If Minneapolis was good enough for Mary.....

 

[retromom]

Forecast: Sunny and warm!

Jaune:

It's all about the weather ;-)

 

[deeptub]

jdinstl: Did you happen to get that mixer at TFA on south grand? I was in there saturday and noticed a chrome mixmaster with its manual. If you haven't been to TFA, you need to check it out--really cool stuff.

T.

 

[scott55405]

Jaune, what Venus said. Minneapolis is a nice city in a lot of ways, and there are those folks who really like the climate.

I like a warmer, more constant, less extreme climate (granted this rain thing this past winter was a strange blip) and I have always liked the ocean. There are also many people there whom I love and look forward to being closer to. Those I'm leaving behind understand that this will be a much better choice for me, and are already preparing their lists of things they want to see when visiting.