IONA CYCLONIC Food processor

[bingwsguy]

Does anyone know this vintage brand?

 

[cfz2882]

iona

I have a mid-60s era malt mixer made by them

 

[petek]

I believe IONA was a Canadian small appliance company which also had a plant in Conn. They made a fairly full line of mixers, blenders etc. Most I've seen have always been more "lower priced" versions you'd find at discount dept stores etc. The interesting thing about the company is that James Dyson worked for them and designed their very popular "Fantom" cyclonic vacuum cleaner which sold millions on those TV infomercials. It was so popular the company changed its name to Fantom Industries. He held the patents though and later went on to start his own vacuum cleaner empire. [this post was last edited: 12/22/2013-14:27]

 

[cfz2882]

my mixer says"Manchester Conn."

 

[wiskybill]

Yes...

The Dairy Bar Drink Mixer

 

[petek]

Here's an IONA mixer I found nib a couple of years ago. Have never used it.

 

[appnut]

I got an IONA electric shoe polisher for Christmas when I was a teenager. I think I still have it, but haven't used it in years.

 

[bingwsguy]

Thanks

Thank You for the responses. I saw the food processor and it looks sturdy, but wasn't sure if it will do a job like pie crust?

 

[maytagbear]

Pie crust is

light enough for any processor. Kneading yeast dough is a real challenge, however.

If you can post pictures, I am sure I am not the only one here who would be interested in seeing it, please!

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[bingwsguy]

Pic

Here's the photo. I thought it was kind of cool- never heard of them until now. I bought it

 

[maytagbear]

Thank you--

for posting the processor.

Looks interesting. It might be pretty good, as well.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[ronhic]

Breville

It looks identical to the original Breville Cyclonic Kitchen Wizz base mated to the second version container, top and discs.

Should be quiet and powerful, least the ones made by Breville in Australia were.