I played hooky & looky what I found

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My brother & I took the day off yesterday to go to a local farm/estate auction. We went to buy an 1840's era stove that was made at the location of our business. To our suprise, there were some unadvertised gems. I have a few pics now and more to follow later in the weekend when I get the opportunity to move them around.

Let's start here.

 

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What this logo from?

 

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Whoa! It looks like a truckload. Eight pieces to be exact.

 

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It was a little muddy yesterday. We've had quite a bit of rain the last week or so.

 

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Another group shot

 

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This dryer looks nice so far.

 

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Matching washer

 

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Another that's rough. It looks like the tranny et al is in the tub.

 

[westingman123]

Now, that's just not right. Appliance addicts everywhere are breathing heavily. It appears you hit the Mother lode!

 

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I was told that these came out of the house & probably worked. I'm not sure if I believe that or not.

 

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Electric dryer

 

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I'm all Amped up now.

 

[retro-man]

So what time frame would those Maytags be from?

 

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How about commercial coin-op dryers?

 

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That's right, I said dryerS. I got another as well.

 

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I also got his sign. It turns out that this guy took over for my dad when he left the company (we now own) back in the late 1960's. Then this guy went got a maytag dealership of his own placed right down the street to compete & took a lot of business. So the owner hired my dad back & the rest is history. This guy's dealership didn't last & we're still here.

 

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Retro, I am bad at the dating of these appliances. I'll let the knowledgable folks around here answer those questions.

There must have been 20-30 old wringers in various condition there. I let the amish fight over those. I let a few late 50's early 60's tags go. I also let go a Penncrest dryer, solid tub gold SQ, a few beat Kelvinators, & a mid 60's Norge washer. There may have been a few others as well.

 

[tomturbomatic]

We have a 102P, but her tranny bled out over a period of years in several rental storage places. We kept her on cardboard to avoid staining the floors. I'd like to watch the super short delicate cycle. Congratulations on your haul. Did you buy the stove you wanted?

 

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Tom, I did get the stove. It's still in the back of my Suburban. I'll post a pic of that tomorrow.

 

[mickeyd]

Really cool old stuff

Have never seen a kenmore that old with pushbuttons.

How is it that so many early 50's era machines came together in one place. Is there a story? Love to hear it. Were most of the wringers maytags or varied brands?

So glad you got you stove, but, my God what a feast for a washer hog like me.

Congrats and thanks.

 

[bajaespuma]

Are there any Hotpoints there?

 

[volvoguy87]

HOLY FLIRKING SHNIT!

That's one heck of a wonderful haul. I wonder where they came from?

Congratulations,
Dave

 

[goatfarmer]

Nice haul! Good thing you had a big truck to get 'em!
And a great story about the former competition!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Wow

Well done, hit the jackpot with that van megaload, looking forward t seeing that push button blue dial kenmore in action...or any of them come to think of it!!! Just goes to show whats still lurking out there!!!

 

[tomturbomatic]

WOW! a two vehicle haul. That's serious. The dryer that matches the 101 & 102P, is it a water dryer or air flow? Those Kenmore pushbuttons light up in colors or did at one time. I found a beautiful GE Frost Guard upright freezer at an estate sale years ago. Went back on Sunday, half price day, with John and the pickup truck with lift gate and hand truck. Several people said we were well prepared for moving it. The frozen salmon fillets left in it were prepared well and enjoyed later.

 

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I believe it's an air dryer. I didn't really look at these pieces too much yet. I sat at the auction from 8am to about 5pm. I only got home after 9 last night after going back and hanging out up on the "museum" floor of my shop. I got up at 5am to unload these into the garage at home. I forgot I had a refrig going out at 8am this morning that I hadn't cleaned up yet. So, yesterday was a long day and today my butt is dragging.

 

[ingliscanada]

Retroman

Those first few Maytags appear to be from the late 40's or very early 50's. They were the original mechanical design. The washer is an AMP, and the dryer is a pre Halo-of-Heat (it had the old down-draft airflow and a 3" exhaust duct). The coin-op dryers are later 50's or early 60's, with HOH mechanics. One even has a sticker on the front describing the lint screen at the back of the drum.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

OMG!!!

I see large amounts of machines I'd most likely give body parts for! Fantastic! Congrats on a wonderful find!

RCD

 

[gansky1]

Good save - lots of fun winter projects in that truck!

 

[gyrafoam]

What a haul! Congratulations!
Those Maytags are great. Looks like an early flat-top, is it an AM or AMP?
Does the "frog-eye" washer have a "Roto-Swirl"? It would be an early one if it does. The big lid that opens to the back is a clue to its age. Mine has a "straight-vane" in it.