Corning Ware Electromatic Percolator with the trivet and booklet
What did you find thrifting this weekend?
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That the signal light would come on when the perk was DRY
That the signal light would come on when the perk was DRY
spankomatic
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Nice! Did it have the cord too?
No cord
But this particular model uses the standard percolator cord.
Not the special cord of other models.
Made a great pot of coffee with it this morning, light came on when brew was done, and kept it at the perfect serving temperature till it was unplugged.
But this particular model uses the standard percolator cord.
Not the special cord of other models.
Made a great pot of coffee with it this morning, light came on when brew was done, and kept it at the perfect serving temperature till it was unplugged.
polkanut
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So, is this a 10 cup version? The "Spice of Life" perc I found last weekend is a 10 cup pot. It has become my daily driver.
Very nice find.. I can never seem to find the electric ones, plenty of the stove top models around but never the electric
Tim
Yes. This is the 10 cup version. There are also 6 cup electric versions. The stovetop versions came in 10 cup, 6 cup and 4 cup.
Yes. This is the 10 cup version. There are also 6 cup electric versions. The stovetop versions came in 10 cup, 6 cup and 4 cup.
Oh and what did I find this weekend...no thrifting, had to work in the yard... but wait.. not really a thrift find but the old lawnmower over at our little building went on the fritz so I got to go to ye olde lawnmower repair shoppe and buy a second hand Toro to replace it,it's not that pretty but boy it sounds nice, has a Suzuki engine and starts on the first pull. I figured a second hand older Toro is probably gonna be a better lawnmower than a new one around $150-$200.
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Stovetop version was 9 cup
Stovetop version was 9 cup
laundromat
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"Faulty glued on handle"
If I remember correctly, Corning had a massive recall on all their electric countertop and non-electric stove top percolaters way back in the late 60's early 70's due to their glued on handles coming off while pouring and scolding numerous customers severely.I had two of the electric models and three of the range top ones.I prefered the rangetop ones because they cleaned up easier and the electric ones had an auqard stem that has the heating bar/element on it.Great pot of coffee but not as much fun to use as the lifelong(Proctor Silex)or Pyrex models.
If I remember correctly, Corning had a massive recall on all their electric countertop and non-electric stove top percolaters way back in the late 60's early 70's due to their glued on handles coming off while pouring and scolding numerous customers severely.I had two of the electric models and three of the range top ones.I prefered the rangetop ones because they cleaned up easier and the electric ones had an auqard stem that has the heating bar/element on it.Great pot of coffee but not as much fun to use as the lifelong(Proctor Silex)or Pyrex models.
polkanut
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Chuck,
I just put mine in the dishwasher, no muss, no fuss.
I just put mine in the dishwasher, no muss, no fuss.
"Faulty glued on handle"
And here is the link to the recall notice
http://www.recall-warnings.com/cpsc-content-79-79046.html
And here is the link to the recall notice
http://www.recall-warnings.com/cpsc-content-79-79046.html
Another great find
The seller wanted a whole $2.00 for the fixture, and ultimately just gave it to us for free since she wanted it go to a new home after doing a bathroom remodel.
Toggle took down the old fixture, patched the holes, painted, and here is the new fixture in place. We mounted it that way on purpose. We think it is really supposed to go upside down.
Looks Fabulous!
The seller wanted a whole $2.00 for the fixture, and ultimately just gave it to us for free since she wanted it go to a new home after doing a bathroom remodel.
Toggle took down the old fixture, patched the holes, painted, and here is the new fixture in place. We mounted it that way on purpose. We think it is really supposed to go upside down.
Looks Fabulous!
toggleswitch2
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'Tis lovely with its thick metal and brushed finished. I'd even say it may be SS.
If it weren't on a dimmer, it may have gotten a CFL.
If it weren't on a dimmer, it may have gotten a CFL.
Wow...30 years ago was the recall. They may be cool looking and operating, but please don't use these...they are no longer safe to use and need to be safely on the shelf. Scalds are very dangerous and disfiguring...
andyelectrolux
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Hi Gary!
I love the light fixture. The brushed metal is a very classy look. Here's what I found thrifting this weekend!
I love the light fixture. The brushed metal is a very classy look. Here's what I found thrifting this weekend!
Love that pattern, Gary. "Black Trefoil" was the first to appear on the Electromatic line and made from 1960-65, according to the Corning collector's bible. They mention the Electromatic percs came in 10 cup and 6 cup versions but I don't think I've ever seen a 6 cupper - have you? Congrats on the good score!
The glue problem seems to have been with entirely or at least a majority of the later versions of the coffee makers where the entire chrome top was glued onto the pyroceram container with no lip at the very top that protruded out over the chrome handle-band. These were made beginning in 1973. I've had lots of these over the years and have never come across even a loose screw in the handle. That is not to throw caution to the wind however, these are heavy pots even without being full of hot coffee so appropriate care should be used - as with any vintage appliance!
The glue problem seems to have been with entirely or at least a majority of the later versions of the coffee makers where the entire chrome top was glued onto the pyroceram container with no lip at the very top that protruded out over the chrome handle-band. These were made beginning in 1973. I've had lots of these over the years and have never come across even a loose screw in the handle. That is not to throw caution to the wind however, these are heavy pots even without being full of hot coffee so appropriate care should be used - as with any vintage appliance!
Yes Greg
Here is a comparison
6 cupper on left
10 cupper on right
Here is a comparison
6 cupper on left
10 cupper on right
West Germany ceramics
I found a big lot of West Germany vases and a flower pot. The flower pot is actually from East Germany (GDR). I didn't buy them for myself but for a friend who collects these vases.
I found a big lot of West Germany vases and a flower pot. The flower pot is actually from East Germany (GDR). I didn't buy them for myself but for a friend who collects these vases.
Thanks for the picture, Gary - I've never seen one of those before. Something new to hunt for!
Andy, that GE is just beautiful. No more drag-around-tragedies for you with that swivel top!
Louis, does your friend collect only German pottery or from all over? Very nice looking on your table like that, adds a lot of color!
Andy, that GE is just beautiful. No more drag-around-tragedies for you with that swivel top!
Louis, does your friend collect only German pottery or from all over? Very nice looking on your table like that, adds a lot of color!
laundromat
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Thanks Gary!!
I vegly remembered the recall because my Aunt Margaret had to send hers back and replaced it with a drip coffee maker.She had considered a Mr.Coffee or GE auto drip but,like myself,prefered the percolating type instead of drip.Her reasoning? She enjoyed watching the coffee perk through the little see through cap on the lid.Not long after that,I found her a Pyrex
I vegly remembered the recall because my Aunt Margaret had to send hers back and replaced it with a drip coffee maker.She had considered a Mr.Coffee or GE auto drip but,like myself,prefered the percolating type instead of drip.Her reasoning? She enjoyed watching the coffee perk through the little see through cap on the lid.Not long after that,I found her a Pyrex
Greg
My friend Ed only collects W Germany vases. Specific about these vases that they are mould-made. They were made by several manufacturers like Scheurich, Bay and Carstens. They all have a number in the bottom for the model and the decoration. Here's an example of one.
My friend Ed only collects W Germany vases. Specific about these vases that they are mould-made. They were made by several manufacturers like Scheurich, Bay and Carstens. They all have a number in the bottom for the model and the decoration. Here's an example of one.
18millstreet
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Corningware prcolators
Hi, Anything can be dangerous if used improperly,HOWEVER,I have had corningware percolators for 30 years without a problem. They make tasty coffee. I have one sitting in my shop on my 1956 HOTPOINT electric range,would not trade it for all the new coffee makers! Take care everybody ,have a great day,Walt
Hi, Anything can be dangerous if used improperly,HOWEVER,I have had corningware percolators for 30 years without a problem. They make tasty coffee. I have one sitting in my shop on my 1956 HOTPOINT electric range,would not trade it for all the new coffee makers! Take care everybody ,have a great day,Walt
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