Meet the HORTONS!

[Unimatic1140]

Just got home from Wisconsin picking up these two babies!!!! The one on the right, the later one appears to never have been used! At first glance these look like Launderalls until you look underneath. More to come, I'm exhausted but here is a first look.

 

[repairguy]

Really cool Robert! Congrats!

 

[Unimatic1140]

and I had to peek!

 

[bigalsf]

Nice!

Wow, i've never heard of this brand. I love the look! As you said they look like Launderalls, but more Bendixish underneath. Pretty simple looking setup.

Where were these marketed?

Congratulations on acquiring such a cool looking pair! Have fun with them!!

 

[appnut]

Oh my goodness!!!

 

[maytag85]

Nice! Definitely machines you don’t see everyday!

 

[laundryboy]

WOW

Congrats

Those are beautiful...

 

[peteski50]

Hortons!

Robert those are beautiful machines!
Best Of Luck

 

[wayupnorth]

Wouldn't you know it, when you were on a mission to rescue these beauties that the e/mail got hacked. Glad you made it back fine and the website is fine. Thanks Robert.

 

[pulltostart]

Very interesting!

I've never heard of this brand.  They look quite impressive and well cared for.  And I bet there's an interesting story behind their purchase and your trip.  Can't wait for the details!

 

lawrence

 

[foraloysius]

Amazing! Congratulations! Can't wait to hear the whole story. Very rare machines and then an unused one!

 

[mayfan69]

They look great

Congratulations Robert, they look great!

Will be interesting to see them in action.

Cheers
Leon

 

[circlew]

Very nice find, Robert!

 

[fisherpaykel]

Perforated paddles

Double wow! Is one basket aluminum and one stainless? The name Horton rings a bell in my head but I don't know why.

 

[rp2813]

I think I want to change my handle to "Laundeluxe."

 

[Ultramatic]

Jaw dropping.

 

 

Only you Robert! Congratulations!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hortons

Fantastic Robert, they look NIB, looking forward to seeing them in action, cant see a thumper...BUT

Welcome To the World of H-Axis Washing !!

 

[launderess]

Robert you sly puss!

Always the dark horse coming up with the most fantastic items.

Congratulations and enjoy.

To others; most know name "Horton" from the small "Horton Do All" ironer.

But long before that appliance Horton Manufacturing Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana made washing machines among other things such as corn planters. condition.

Notice word "Automatic" is prominently displayed. This washer like the Launderall was meant to get housewives away from manual or semi-automatic laundry.

Horton page 12: https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Early-Radio-Assorted/Electrical-Retailing-1923-11.pdf[this post was last edited: 9/10/2020-04:38]

 

[ozzie908]

Horton washers

How nice to see you cannot select a cold wash, No wonder they got things clean