Can't figure out what this is. A toaster, or heater? It is at an estate sale that is coming up so if it is useful I might be interested. Thanks - if anyone knows about it.
What is this strange appliance?
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ronhic
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It's a.....
Toaster....
Get it......these are rare and very collectable.
To turn the toast, I'm fairly certain that you push one of the caramel coloured buttons on the right and it causes the cage to swing down, flip over and move back towards the elements...
Should take a flat push in electric kettle style cord.
Toaster....
Get it......these are rare and very collectable.
To turn the toast, I'm fairly certain that you push one of the caramel coloured buttons on the right and it causes the cage to swing down, flip over and move back towards the elements...
Should take a flat push in electric kettle style cord.
ronhic
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Manufacturer: Landers, Frary & Clark
Brand Name: Universal
Model Number: E9410
Details:
One of the most striking toasters ever made, this must have been known as something more elegant than the E9410. The best name we've heard anyone call this unit is the Sweetheart Toaster, so until some old advertising literature is found that tells us different, that's what we'll call it.
The Sweetheart Toaster operates by the two buttons on its base - one button for each side. Pressing one of the buttons swings the bread basket out perpendicular to the toaster allowing one to insert or remove bread. Release the button and the basket swings back against the toaster. Each subsequent pushing of a button makes the basket rotate in the opposite direction, so that both sides of the bread can be toasted.
This toaster was made and sold in the late 1920s - just before the Great Depression hit - and perhaps it is a good example of the opulence of the times.
http://www.toaster.org/1920.php?page=2
Brand Name: Universal
Model Number: E9410
Details:
One of the most striking toasters ever made, this must have been known as something more elegant than the E9410. The best name we've heard anyone call this unit is the Sweetheart Toaster, so until some old advertising literature is found that tells us different, that's what we'll call it.
The Sweetheart Toaster operates by the two buttons on its base - one button for each side. Pressing one of the buttons swings the bread basket out perpendicular to the toaster allowing one to insert or remove bread. Release the button and the basket swings back against the toaster. Each subsequent pushing of a button makes the basket rotate in the opposite direction, so that both sides of the bread can be toasted.
This toaster was made and sold in the late 1920s - just before the Great Depression hit - and perhaps it is a good example of the opulence of the times.
http://www.toaster.org/1920.php?page=2
Thanks so much for the quick responce. I've never seen one of these before.
maytagbear
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In pristine condition, these
toasters go for 500.00 USD or over. It's a great catch, even in average condition.
Link to a useful toaster site. Go to the "museum" link on the left.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
http://toaster.org
toasters go for 500.00 USD or over. It's a great catch, even in average condition.
Link to a useful toaster site. Go to the "museum" link on the left.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
http://toaster.org
It's a napkin holder...which would also qualify it as a fire-starter! The perfect gift for that antique-collecting arsonist in your life.
58limited
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As already stated, GET IT! (That is, if the price is reasonable). It is one of the most sought after toasters around. I would love to find one.
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