No, not Margaret, or Alexander, how about this cute couple from Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Just a tease until I get back Sunday. All I'll say is that they are Hamilton 800's, lo milers, and are safely tucked away.
Paging the Hamiltons!
- Thread starter goatfarmer
- Start date
Help Support AutomaticWasher.org:
Wow, notable! Awaiting more detailed pics.
WOW
Very neat, and a matching Gas Dryer to boot, can't wait to see more, these would have to be even more rare than the Coppertone Wards-Norge pair Robert got a few weeks ago.
Very neat, and a matching Gas Dryer to boot, can't wait to see more, these would have to be even more rare than the Coppertone Wards-Norge pair Robert got a few weeks ago.
Echoing what John said....
WOW, I can't wait to see and learn more about them!
What year are these and who actually made them?
Kevin
WOW, I can't wait to see and learn more about them!
What year are these and who actually made them?
Kevin
turquoisedude
Well-known member
OOOOH! What a great find! I love matched sets... LOL
I've never seen a Hamilton of this vintage before, very cool indeed. Congratulations!!!
I've never seen a Hamilton of this vintage before, very cool indeed. Congratulations!!!
cfz2882
Well-known member
just too cool!
are they circa-1968 franklin built machines?
are they circa-1968 franklin built machines?
oldskool
Well-known member
Congratulations
Exceptional finds.
Looking forward to seeing videos and hearing more info!
John
Exceptional finds.
Looking forward to seeing videos and hearing more info!
John
mayken4now
Well-known member
WOW Kenny! Bet the house is very clean as well where they lived!
Um, wow. They look as though they probably smell new, let alone looking minty. Very, very cool!
You'll have to let us know if the 'Hamilton 800' lens lights up at all.
You'll have to let us know if the 'Hamilton 800' lens lights up at all.
Hamilton pair
Way to cool. A pair of Hamilton's has always been my dream machines. Can't wait to see them up and running.
Way to cool. A pair of Hamilton's has always been my dream machines. Can't wait to see them up and running.
Aferim (and perfect timing for the musical!)
It seemed to me that after the famous 1969 issue of Consumer Reports that featured and rated the greatest variety of independent brands that I've witnessed, a huge number of them went extinct or were assimilated into the WCI collection of crap. Hamilton was one of these brands. The dryers have a respectable heritage but I know nothing about the washers. Can't wait to see more pictures and hear how they operate. That money shot is remarkable in many ways.
It seemed to me that after the famous 1969 issue of Consumer Reports that featured and rated the greatest variety of independent brands that I've witnessed, a huge number of them went extinct or were assimilated into the WCI collection of crap. Hamilton was one of these brands. The dryers have a respectable heritage but I know nothing about the washers. Can't wait to see more pictures and hear how they operate. That money shot is remarkable in many ways.
The Hamiltons
The dryer is all Hamilton, we have the same dryer in gas that is white. The washer I am not sure about, it is either made by Blackstone [hopefully ] or a WCI offering, Hamilton never built their own washer.
The dryer is all Hamilton, we have the same dryer in gas that is white. The washer I am not sure about, it is either made by Blackstone [hopefully ] or a WCI offering, Hamilton never built their own washer.
launderess
Well-known member
Demise of Hamilton Dryers Is Made More Sad
By the fact it was the inventor of modern domestic clothes dryers who basically helped found the company. In those early days Hamilton could do no wrong as the USA and other markets were starved for the new invention.
Sadly for them Hamilton didn't have the same marketing and production power as the larger appliance makers such as Whirlpool or Maytag, so by 1969 that was that. Even doing private label appliance for other brands still didn't help.
To be fair by the 1ate 1960's into the 1970's and beyond until pretty much now the great heyday of American domestic appliances was shaking out. A wave of bankruptcies, mergers, closings, etc.. began that eventually saw Maytag merged with their long time rival, Whirlpool.
By the fact it was the inventor of modern domestic clothes dryers who basically helped found the company. In those early days Hamilton could do no wrong as the USA and other markets were starved for the new invention.
Sadly for them Hamilton didn't have the same marketing and production power as the larger appliance makers such as Whirlpool or Maytag, so by 1969 that was that. Even doing private label appliance for other brands still didn't help.
To be fair by the 1ate 1960's into the 1970's and beyond until pretty much now the great heyday of American domestic appliances was shaking out. A wave of bankruptcies, mergers, closings, etc.. began that eventually saw Maytag merged with their long time rival, Whirlpool.
Very, very cool!
I was thinking Blackstone as well, John. That tub ring and filter looks very Blackstone-y. I believe in 69, Hamilton's parent company (Hupp?) was bought by WCI and by 1970-71 the Hamilton dryer was gone completely and all WCI.
This dryer still looks all Hamilton built so that might put the washer squarely in the Blackstone era, though that time only lasted two or three years.
Even more rare!
Here is an ad from about 1969-70 and you can see the WCI fronts of both washer and dryer but they kept the small dryer window, at least for a short time. I wonder how long the Hamilton name plate was kept in the WCI stable? Couldn't have been too much longer.
I was thinking Blackstone as well, John. That tub ring and filter looks very Blackstone-y. I believe in 69, Hamilton's parent company (Hupp?) was bought by WCI and by 1970-71 the Hamilton dryer was gone completely and all WCI.
This dryer still looks all Hamilton built so that might put the washer squarely in the Blackstone era, though that time only lasted two or three years.
Even more rare!
Here is an ad from about 1969-70 and you can see the WCI fronts of both washer and dryer but they kept the small dryer window, at least for a short time. I wonder how long the Hamilton name plate was kept in the WCI stable? Couldn't have been too much longer.
I love the Mini Hamilton Dryett
Super interesting mini dryer.
Super interesting mini dryer.
That is an amazing find Kenny, I'm super impressed. Keep us posted, I'm looking forward to more pictures.
I'm sure this is a Franklin washer, and super rare find in this condition.
I'm sure this is a Franklin washer, and super rare find in this condition.
cleanteamofny
Well-known member
Better view of the tub.
Thats not Norge built?
Wow what an interior, like my Hula Wash Philco stunning in details !!
I love how it says "Programmer" everyone wanted into the Computer act !
Wow what an interior, like my Hula Wash Philco stunning in details !!
I love how it says "Programmer" everyone wanted into the Computer act !
The Hamiltons
I am going to bet that this is a Blackstone washer, great tub shot.
I am going to bet that this is a Blackstone washer, great tub shot.
golittlesport
Well-known member
Nice score!
Very interesting set. That washer is cool. Love the turquoise tub ring, agitator and accents with the dark speckled tub. The filter and bleach dispenser look Blackstone, the fabric softener dispenser looks WCI/Franklin and the agitator almost looks Norge-ish.
Very interesting set. That washer is cool. Love the turquoise tub ring, agitator and accents with the dark speckled tub. The filter and bleach dispenser look Blackstone, the fabric softener dispenser looks WCI/Franklin and the agitator almost looks Norge-ish.
norgeway
Well-known member
Didnt Norge
Make them earlier. 50s and early 60s.
Make them earlier. 50s and early 60s.
well, I'm back
Had a great weekend at the cottage, did some fishing, some drinking, and just general un-laxing! Nothing like Southwest Michigan, to regenerate the body and mind.....
Anyway, some more shots. All lit up.
Had a great weekend at the cottage, did some fishing, some drinking, and just general un-laxing! Nothing like Southwest Michigan, to regenerate the body and mind.....
Anyway, some more shots. All lit up.
more under the hood.
More of the washer. How does one tell the manufacturer? The dryer is Hamilton, but not sure on the washer. The fabric dispenser looks Whirlpool, but also Norge.
I never thought turquoise, and coppertone would work together. I still don't think so.....
[this post was last edited: 6/12/2016-11:52]
More of the washer. How does one tell the manufacturer? The dryer is Hamilton, but not sure on the washer. The fabric dispenser looks Whirlpool, but also Norge.
I never thought turquoise, and coppertone would work together. I still don't think so.....
[this post was last edited: 6/12/2016-11:52]
Kenny, thank you for all the photos. I would like to request if you can take photos of the control panels such that we can read all the wording and descriptions? I realize the panels are shiny and might have reflection issues. Also photos of the underside of the lid with the programe chart with cycle descriptions and options programmed into each of the cycles. I just noticed the cycle knob has numbers for each setting. Thank you.
Quality
That fake woodgrain strip on the front just shouts quality and luxury, right? Porcelain on steel is always good. I don't see any scratches on either one.
That fake woodgrain strip on the front just shouts quality and luxury, right? Porcelain on steel is always good. I don't see any scratches on either one.
for your pleasure
The control panels. I have no idea what the programmer does. Let me get a few more pictures.
The control panels. I have no idea what the programmer does. Let me get a few more pictures.
Dryer inside
Like I remember all the Hamiltons over the years. Galvanized steel drum, Sun E Day ozone lite.
Now the story, as I know it. These were in the basement of a quad level house on South Bend's west side. Average middle class neighborhood. There was an estate sale going on. Talked to the guy running the sale, he said the daughter of the owner told him that her mother didn't like using them, they were seldom used. She liked going to the laundromat, and meeting up with her friends there ! The dryer was still hooked up, but the washer was disconnected, looked like for quite a while. The fill hoses were still tied up. I made an offer, and took 'em home.
Anyone else have this washer or dryer? I'm curious as to the year of manufacture.
Like I remember all the Hamiltons over the years. Galvanized steel drum, Sun E Day ozone lite.
Now the story, as I know it. These were in the basement of a quad level house on South Bend's west side. Average middle class neighborhood. There was an estate sale going on. Talked to the guy running the sale, he said the daughter of the owner told him that her mother didn't like using them, they were seldom used. She liked going to the laundromat, and meeting up with her friends there ! The dryer was still hooked up, but the washer was disconnected, looked like for quite a while. The fill hoses were still tied up. I made an offer, and took 'em home.
Anyone else have this washer or dryer? I'm curious as to the year of manufacture.
How about these?
Close ups.
Close ups.
cfz2882
Well-known member
washer pics behind and under
if you can get pics of the washer mechanism could tell who made it-motor spec tag might have a date code to reveal general timeframe of manufactureI'm still thinking ~1968-70 franklin.IIRC,this franklin design makes an oinking sound while agitating(or am I thinking of an earlier franklin mechanism...)
if you can get pics of the washer mechanism could tell who made it-motor spec tag might have a date code to reveal general timeframe of manufacture
I'm still thinking ~1968-70 franklin.IIRC,this franklin design makes an oinking sound while agitating(or am I thinking of an earlier franklin mechanism...)Similar threads
Latest posts
-
Frigidaire/Holden stove/oven in Victoria- Latest: Frigidaire Deluxe
-
-
New Speed Queen Models Coming Soon!
- Latest: gelaundry4ever
-
-
