I'm bidding on a Dutch auction site on an Oster blender. I assume similar models were made for the American market, can somebody give an estimate on the year this blender was made?
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Louis, my guess would be mid to late 60's
Can you post a closer shot of the front buttons, can't quite read them, dual? pulse matic ?
Can you post a closer shot of the front buttons, can't quite read them, dual? pulse matic ?
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Late 60's or sometime in the 70's is about right. My paternal grandmother hand one similar to the picture in her kitchen, though hers was a sunny yellow color. Was given it after grannie passed on, but gave it to another family member as I now have a vintage Beehive Oster blender.
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I would guess
'65-'72.
Don't bid more than a fortnight's groceries on it
Lawrence/Maytagbear
'65-'72.
Don't bid more than a fortnight's groceries on it
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Thanks! I have only this one picture which I copied from the auction. It says Pulse Matic. I bid 15 Euros ($17.-?) and he accepted the offer.
I forgot to ask but assume it's 220V ? The price is fair, I've gotten most of mine for about that much or less. I think I paid $20 for the red Waring a couple of weeks ago which was a bit high but I wanted it cause it's red. Chrome Osters are by far the nicest. Some of the 70's of that model in 70's colors but plastic are also near as good..They altered the look slightly after that design, still similar but not as nice, after that they went right downhill to the junk they put out today other than the re-issued beehive models which at least are metal cased.
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Thats a TOL Osterizer
That blender is more towards 1973-1974, somewhere in there. The Dual Pulse Matic 16 replaced the Cyclomatic as Oster's top model about the same time.
The little stops on the jar ring, and the "ears" on the jar base were added in 1973, to keep the jar from unscrewing during operation.
Very nice blender, well made and heavy. The chrome/black is timeless! Best of luck, you'll love that belnder!
Jeff
That blender is more towards 1973-1974, somewhere in there. The Dual Pulse Matic 16 replaced the Cyclomatic as Oster's top model about the same time.
The little stops on the jar ring, and the "ears" on the jar base were added in 1973, to keep the jar from unscrewing during operation.
Very nice blender, well made and heavy. The chrome/black is timeless! Best of luck, you'll love that belnder!
Jeff
The seller just mailed me and told me it's a 24 Volts blender. I'm not very happy about that. I mailed him back if he has a converter with it, but I think of letting it go.
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Bee Hive
Blenders, rock!
My vintage Oster BH baby is one heavy beast, and can whip the pants off anything built today. ALL metal construction, and the jar is nice and heavy thick glass, not the cheap plastic one finds today. Have made everything from smoothies to chopping ice, and the BH never misses a beat.
Single knob control ranges from low to high. Never needed nor understood blenders with 20 or more settings, (what is
"frappee" anyway?
Launderess
Blenders, rock!
My vintage Oster BH baby is one heavy beast, and can whip the pants off anything built today. ALL metal construction, and the jar is nice and heavy thick glass, not the cheap plastic one finds today. Have made everything from smoothies to chopping ice, and the BH never misses a beat.
Single knob control ranges from low to high. Never needed nor understood blenders with 20 or more settings, (what is
"frappee" anyway?
Launderess
Hi Louis
I suggest you ask the seller to double check the voltage - 24 volts DC or 240 volts AC.
Could be 24v DC, these were converted (I don't think they were originally that voltage) for use on solar power, though most were 12 volt. 24 volt would be unusual to say the least. Since inverters have become more efficient and affordable, there is now much less demand for low voltage appliances but they are still around. As you know I am on the lookout for a low voltage fridge.
More likely is that it's 240 volt, made for UK or Aus market. Oster were sold here by Sunbeam for a while though not at all popular, prices were extreme. If it is 240 volt, it should work just fine on 220 volt.
If it really is 24 volt DC and you don't want it, I just MIGHT be interested, though shipping costs would probably count me out. I don't really need it as I have a good inverter and blender attachments for my Kenwood Chef and Sunbeam Mixmaster, but low volt appliances are a particular interest of mine.
Chris.
I suggest you ask the seller to double check the voltage - 24 volts DC or 240 volts AC.
Could be 24v DC, these were converted (I don't think they were originally that voltage) for use on solar power, though most were 12 volt. 24 volt would be unusual to say the least. Since inverters have become more efficient and affordable, there is now much less demand for low voltage appliances but they are still around. As you know I am on the lookout for a low voltage fridge.
More likely is that it's 240 volt, made for UK or Aus market. Oster were sold here by Sunbeam for a while though not at all popular, prices were extreme. If it is 240 volt, it should work just fine on 220 volt.
If it really is 24 volt DC and you don't want it, I just MIGHT be interested, though shipping costs would probably count me out. I don't really need it as I have a good inverter and blender attachments for my Kenwood Chef and Sunbeam Mixmaster, but low volt appliances are a particular interest of mine.
Chris.
Bee Hives
I have three Bee Hives. The one on the left is the oldest and though not shown I have the original jar for it. The pushbutton one on the right is probably early 60's. As well I have one rebadged Eatons Viking with pushbuttons that are colored, it's residing in my moms kitchen under strict orders that it comes back.
I have three Bee Hives. The one on the left is the oldest and though not shown I have the original jar for it. The pushbutton one on the right is probably early 60's. As well I have one rebadged Eatons Viking with pushbuttons that are colored, it's residing in my moms kitchen under strict orders that it comes back.
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Interesting. I have a new "Kitchen Classics" by Waring. Looks a alot like the one on the left.
Beehive style.
Glass container.
New twists:
Grounded (earthed) power cord (flex).
Fuse to protect motor.. HA burned that sucker out upon my first usage.
Off-low-high speeds, with an up and down ---oh my----- toggleswitch.
Perfect! Don't need 7 (eight actually, with hi-low "slider" as well) or 14 push-buttons to harbor dirt and grease.
Beehive style.
Glass container.
New twists:
Grounded (earthed) power cord (flex).
Fuse to protect motor.. HA burned that sucker out upon my first usage.
Off-low-high speeds, with an up and down ---oh my----- toggleswitch.
Perfect! Don't need 7 (eight actually, with hi-low "slider" as well) or 14 push-buttons to harbor dirt and grease.
Osters are awesome!
That's one terrific Oster blender, Louis! Those vintage 1960's and 1970's Osters are my absolute favourites! The one thing that I have noticed is that the blade usually needs to be replaced because of worn out bearings, which can be leaky.
There is a place in the US called Goodman's that I order genuine Oster blades from. I always replace the original blades/gaskets with an ice blade unit. That way we can make everything from salad dressings to smoothies (with lots of ice).
Enjoy your wonderful new treasure!
Venus
That's one terrific Oster blender, Louis! Those vintage 1960's and 1970's Osters are my absolute favourites! The one thing that I have noticed is that the blade usually needs to be replaced because of worn out bearings, which can be leaky.
There is a place in the US called Goodman's that I order genuine Oster blades from. I always replace the original blades/gaskets with an ice blade unit. That way we can make everything from salad dressings to smoothies (with lots of ice).
Enjoy your wonderful new treasure!
Venus
Any one ever see one of these?
The square model seems rare to me as I have only seen a few on ebay. It weights 10 pounds and that is without the glass jar!!Does anyone know what year this is from?
Jet
The square model seems rare to me as I have only seen a few on ebay. It weights 10 pounds and that is without the glass jar!!Does anyone know what year this is from?
Jet
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Nice blender
I'm paging through all my old oster product line pamplets. They included these with each purchase. The pulse matic is shown in pamphlet I have that was printed in 1970. It says you can get the pulse matic in "elegant Avocado, cheerful Harvest Gold, traditional Black, all with elegant Chrome styling". 825 Watts. I can't really see if there's an "ear" on the glass container because in the picture, the handle is sort of toward the back. So, probably a 70 or later.
Jetcone, I have never see that Oster in all my years. Never. It's doesn't appear in any of my old oster stuff, either. That is a absolutely beautiful specimen. That's probably a late fifties model...my best guess judging by the styling. Really beautiful.
I'm paging through all my old oster product line pamplets. They included these with each purchase. The pulse matic is shown in pamphlet I have that was printed in 1970. It says you can get the pulse matic in "elegant Avocado, cheerful Harvest Gold, traditional Black, all with elegant Chrome styling". 825 Watts. I can't really see if there's an "ear" on the glass container because in the picture, the handle is sort of toward the back. So, probably a 70 or later.
Jetcone, I have never see that Oster in all my years. Never. It's doesn't appear in any of my old oster stuff, either. That is a absolutely beautiful specimen. That's probably a late fifties model...my best guess judging by the styling. Really beautiful.
Oster behive
Oh Dang it! I went to a big flea mkt in Nashville today with my aunt and friends and bought a model 10, works great but left my camera at aunties so I cant post a pic. This one just has an toggleswitch and no variable speeds. I`ll get a pic later.
Oh Dang it! I went to a big flea mkt in Nashville today with my aunt and friends and bought a model 10, works great but left my camera at aunties so I cant post a pic. This one just has an toggleswitch and no variable speeds. I`ll get a pic later.
Jetcone.. I've never seen that model before either that I recollect..Beehives with pushbuttons like two of mine were still being sold in the early 60's but they have black plastic jar holders on the 4 chrome points, not a chrome one like that and my earlier beehive. What's the model # ?
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The Galaxie Series
These are my favorite Oster blenders. The Galaxie series. When I say favorite, I'm not saying they are the best Oster blenders ever made. I'm saying that from a styling standpoint, I think these are THE most attractive blenders they ever made. They are the blenders that fit in the best with the kitchen of the future! I'm very shallow that way.
On the left, I guess we'll call this the Galaxie 2. Here, they "blended" the classic Beehive shape with the futuristic Galaxie styling to come up with a perfect space age blender for your tiki bar. I just love this thing.
Next up is the Galaxie IV. Beautiful, classic Oster styling with shiny gold stars and a starburst. Unfortunately, you can't really see all the gold stars making up the background in this picture. Can be used as a bar blender or in the kitchen.
Next is the Galaxie VIII. I have to admit, while an attractive blender, I don't think the styling on this rises to the level of the others. It looks like it was a dry run for the Galaxie line before they got it right.
And here it is. My favorite all-time Oster blender. The Galaxie Ten. This is the blender I need to have in my kitchen of the future. Oster continued to make versions of the Galaxie into the seventies as far as I can tell, but the latter versions bared very little resemblance to these.
And by the way, the kitchen of the future will have a control station for the housewife from which she can program all her appliances automatically. Appliances will clean the floors completely on their own. A server cart will automatically deliver clean plates and glasses to the table. After you're finished dining, the cart will take those dirty dishes back with it and clean them all up perfectly for the next meal. It's true. I have the pictures to prove it.
These are my favorite Oster blenders. The Galaxie series. When I say favorite, I'm not saying they are the best Oster blenders ever made. I'm saying that from a styling standpoint, I think these are THE most attractive blenders they ever made. They are the blenders that fit in the best with the kitchen of the future! I'm very shallow that way.
On the left, I guess we'll call this the Galaxie 2. Here, they "blended" the classic Beehive shape with the futuristic Galaxie styling to come up with a perfect space age blender for your tiki bar. I just love this thing.
Next up is the Galaxie IV. Beautiful, classic Oster styling with shiny gold stars and a starburst. Unfortunately, you can't really see all the gold stars making up the background in this picture. Can be used as a bar blender or in the kitchen.
Next is the Galaxie VIII. I have to admit, while an attractive blender, I don't think the styling on this rises to the level of the others. It looks like it was a dry run for the Galaxie line before they got it right.
And here it is. My favorite all-time Oster blender. The Galaxie Ten. This is the blender I need to have in my kitchen of the future. Oster continued to make versions of the Galaxie into the seventies as far as I can tell, but the latter versions bared very little resemblance to these.
And by the way, the kitchen of the future will have a control station for the housewife from which she can program all her appliances automatically. Appliances will clean the floors completely on their own. A server cart will automatically deliver clean plates and glasses to the table. After you're finished dining, the cart will take those dirty dishes back with it and clean them all up perfectly for the next meal. It's true. I have the pictures to prove it.
Pete
It is a model 540 and is rated at 620 Watts. See the pic
It is a model 540 and is rated at 620 Watts. See the pic
Here is a full frontal
I saw one more like this one but it had the 2 speed dial on the front not the pushbuttons.
Jet
I saw one more like this one but it had the 2 speed dial on the front not the pushbuttons.
Jet
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Again, that's beautiful Jetcone
That's quite a prize.
One more pic. The Osterizer blender on the left is ancient. It must be a 40's model or before. The glass part does not unattach. They had not yet come up with the bright idea that it would be a whole lot easer if you were able to pull the glass part off the base and pour from it. And hey, a handle wouldn't be such a bad idea either. There's a wing nut that attaches the blades to the base which secures the entire glass container to the base. This one developed a leaky gasket so I'm going to replace it one day and I'll check it out more thoroughly. The plastic lid on the container is hard as a rock. It almost seems like a porcelain material. There's virtually no pliability at all. No speeds. It's either on or off.
The next one is an Imperial 10 that I picked up a couple of weeks ago at a yard sale. It cleaned up pretty good.
And finally, just for fun, here's an Oster Touch-O-Matic can opener/knife and scissors sharpener. The sharpener part is in the back. I wish there hadn't have been such a glare from the camera flash because it really is an attractive little piece.
That's quite a prize.
One more pic. The Osterizer blender on the left is ancient. It must be a 40's model or before. The glass part does not unattach. They had not yet come up with the bright idea that it would be a whole lot easer if you were able to pull the glass part off the base and pour from it. And hey, a handle wouldn't be such a bad idea either. There's a wing nut that attaches the blades to the base which secures the entire glass container to the base. This one developed a leaky gasket so I'm going to replace it one day and I'll check it out more thoroughly. The plastic lid on the container is hard as a rock. It almost seems like a porcelain material. There's virtually no pliability at all. No speeds. It's either on or off.
The next one is an Imperial 10 that I picked up a couple of weeks ago at a yard sale. It cleaned up pretty good.
And finally, just for fun, here's an Oster Touch-O-Matic can opener/knife and scissors sharpener. The sharpener part is in the back. I wish there hadn't have been such a glare from the camera flash because it really is an attractive little piece.
Lots of nice blenders here!
The seller contacted me, it was not 24 Volts but 120, so I'm taking it and will have to look out for a converter. It's going to be expensive, it's a 1000 Watts motor, so the converter needs to be a big one.
The seller contacted me, it was not 24 Volts but 120, so I'm taking it and will have to look out for a converter. It's going to be expensive, it's a 1000 Watts motor, so the converter needs to be a big one.
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Model 10
Dr. Mitch, the model number is a 10 as well. Let me just say, as far as I can tell, and I've really looked this thing over, you cannot remove the glass container. There may be a slim chance, very slim, that it's supposed to be a removable container and that it's hoplessly jammed into the base. I cannot get the container off. I'll take this apart one day and disect it to verify.
Dr. Mitch, the model number is a 10 as well. Let me just say, as far as I can tell, and I've really looked this thing over, you cannot remove the glass container. There may be a slim chance, very slim, that it's supposed to be a removable container and that it's hoplessly jammed into the base. I cannot get the container off. I'll take this apart one day and disect it to verify.
Like I said before I don't think any company has ever made so many permutations of one product that Oster did with their blenders. Mike. it looks like it should come off, my very early Cocktail Mixer which predates all of these has the one piece aluminum cocktail shaker that lifts off, no buttons, no switches, the switch is in the ring so when you drop the container in it starts. The blade is non removeable and fastened into the aluminum bottom.
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Well...
If this thing is supposed to come off I don't know how to go about it without ending up in the hospital. Most likely the leaky gasket has created a superglue-type hold on the container. This is the way it's always been since I got it. It didn't stop me from using it, though, until it started leaking for me. Luckily, I had a spare blender and swapped it.
If this thing is supposed to come off I don't know how to go about it without ending up in the hospital. Most likely the leaky gasket has created a superglue-type hold on the container. This is the way it's always been since I got it. It didn't stop me from using it, though, until it started leaking for me. Luckily, I had a spare blender and swapped it.
I just noticed,, is your Touch a Matic can opener/sharpener chrome fronted..mine only has a plastic front, so does the ice crusher model.. but the never opened box with the opener/juicer combo has a chrome front according to the picture on the box.
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Yeah, it's chrome
Yeah, it's chrome in the front and white plastic in the back. Too bad I didn't get a better picture of it. Like I said, it's really a sharp looking can opener in great condition. I think this can opener was manufactured in 1962.
Yeah, it's chrome in the front and white plastic in the back. Too bad I didn't get a better picture of it. Like I said, it's really a sharp looking can opener in great condition. I think this can opener was manufactured in 1962.
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Once you've picked out your favorite Oster Blender...
Don't forget to pick up the Oster Ice Crusher attachment! Turn the handle and the springloaded top slides open. Drop in your ice and let go of the handle. The top slams shut. Put on FRAPPE (Full Roar And Profoundly Punishing Electricity) and activate. You've got crushed ice.
You may need some Oster Blend And Store containers (like the one shown next to the blender) in case you want to save some of your concoction for later.
And just for fun, a Oster Hot Beverage Maker on the left and an Oster Coffee Maker on the right.
Don't forget to pick up the Oster Ice Crusher attachment! Turn the handle and the springloaded top slides open. Drop in your ice and let go of the handle. The top slams shut. Put on FRAPPE (Full Roar And Profoundly Punishing Electricity) and activate. You've got crushed ice.
You may need some Oster Blend And Store containers (like the one shown next to the blender) in case you want to save some of your concoction for later.
And just for fun, a Oster Hot Beverage Maker on the left and an Oster Coffee Maker on the right.
I also have the ice crusher blender attachment and it doesn't work very well that's why I only tried it out once.
I haven't tried the ice crusher feature on the Touch a Matic can opener yet.
Do you have one of the old juice extractors? It actually works not too bad except that it can't do great volumes as the pulp fills up quickly. The mini-blend jars are good. I picked up one of the new personalsize smoothie jars with the built in straw but haven't tried that yet either.
I haven't tried the ice crusher feature on the Touch a Matic can opener yet.
Do you have one of the old juice extractors? It actually works not too bad except that it can't do great volumes as the pulp fills up quickly. The mini-blend jars are good. I picked up one of the new personalsize smoothie jars with the built in straw but haven't tried that yet either.
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