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Thread Number: 77494
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Thrifting Finds! Part One |
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Post# 1014743 11/17/2018 at 03:08 (1,979 days old) by Ultramatic  (New York City) |
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Another rebirth of a former thread. Many thanks to our webmaster Robert for all his help.
A thread dedicated for all those finds you found at flea markets, antique mall's, thrift stores, wherever. You can post anything. Electronics, appliances, kitchenware, homewares, lighting, furniture, hey anything that holds your interest. Let's have a look see. This post was last edited 11/17/2018 at 03:32 | ||
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Post# 1014744 , Reply# 1 11/17/2018 at 03:13 (1,979 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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General Electric Triple-Whip Mixer
Recently found at my favorite thrift store. The original design for the G.E. Tripe-Whip. This model was introduced in 1940, however a fellow member identified it as a postwar model, from 1946 to 1949. While it works well, it did not come with the bowls or beaters. The spot light is just plain cool. $7.00
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| Post# 1014763 , Reply# 2 11/17/2018 at 06:33 (1,979 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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I have all the versions I will try and take pics so you can see the differences, These are FANTASTIC mixers, very high speed and NOTHING whips egg whites as well! | ||
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Post# 1014781 , Reply# 3 11/17/2018 at 14:19 (1,979 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 1014782 , Reply# 4 11/17/2018 at 14:31 (1,979 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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Everytime I see one of these triple beater GE mixers it reminds me of the “Three Stooges”. There was an episode of the Stooges that I first saw in the late 50’s where they were in the kitchen of some mansion and fooling around with a mixer just like this one.
IIRC somehow or another they managed to get a fountain pen hooked up where one of the beaters should have been and along with whipped cream flying everywhere, so was ink. It’s the first time I ever saw a mixer with 3 beaters that looked like this one. It’s a great score Louie. And I believe that I’ve seen the beaters for this mixer on ebay in the past. Maybe you can find a set to buy and get some use out of this beautiful vintage mixer. Eddie This post was last edited 11/17/2018 at 17:25 | ||
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Post# 1014786 , Reply# 5 11/17/2018 at 14:53 (1,979 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Thanks Eddie! | ||
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Post# 1014823 , Reply# 6 11/17/2018 at 20:20 (1,978 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Bandai 1959 Cadillac
Over 12 inches long, tin friction with steerable front wheels. Made in Japan. Half priced at $7.50. Apparently it suffered a rollover...
I have another Bandai 1959 Cadillac hardtop in blue in pristine condition. But that one my dad got at a thrift shop for me when I was 8. This post was last edited 11/17/2018 at 20:46 | ||
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Post# 1014839 , Reply# 7 11/17/2018 at 22:49 (1,978 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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It was fate...
I saw this General Electric Automatic Twin Box fan a few weeks ago at a thrift shop. Priced at $80 I thought it was too expensive. I went back yesterday to the same thrift shop and low and behold, the price had been lowered to $49.99. But wait there's more! Yesterday was 50% off storewide, so I wound up paying just $25.00. This is an amazingly heavy fan. The thermostat works as it should and can be shut off. Three speeds, runs quiet. There are some issues with it. Some rust spots on the blades and the plastic covering over the carrying handle is disintegrating. Not sure of it's age, I would say late 1950's to mid 1960's. A nice Spring project and will make a great bedroom fan. This post was last edited 11/18/2018 at 00:13 | ||
| Post# 1014846 , Reply# 9 11/17/2018 at 23:17 (1,978 days old) by fan-of-fans (Florida) | ||
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Sorry meant to say automatic model came in mid 50s. Pretty sure electrically reverible version came out late 50s, maybe 57-58. So you're mid 50s with that most likely. | ||
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Post# 1014865 , Reply# 10 11/18/2018 at 00:18 (1,978 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Thanks Cole. | ||
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Post# 1014881 , Reply# 11 11/18/2018 at 09:19 (1,978 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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A couple of Hoovers
I don't get to the thrift stores often, but these were a couple of nice finds.
The Portable, the suitcase-looking model, I got at the Salvation Army store for $10 plus tax. Has all of its on-board attachments, and runs great. The Convertible, model U4423, I found at a Goodwill. Marked something like $12.99. I thought that was fair, so I took it to the register. Unbeknownst to me, it was half-price day! Six dollars and change, out the door! I had to give that one a thorough cleaning, and a new belt. But it works great too! In fact, these two machines were my choice for yesterday's vacuuming. Barry | ||
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Post# 1014882 , Reply# 12 11/18/2018 at 09:36 (1,978 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Barry, | ||
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Post# 1014891 , Reply# 13 11/18/2018 at 10:40 (1,978 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Hi Lawrence,
The hose actually exits right in the front where the carrying handle is.
The handle swings down, making the opening just the right size for the hose to fit through. It's a really neat vacuum, and the first model that I remember as a child. My mom had a gold colored one. It's funny that they were marketed as being lightweight and "portable". Because, by today's standards, it's actually quite large and heavy! I can see how it was pretty convenient at the time though, with all of its attachments right on board, under the lid. And, when you're not using it, even the hose and wands store right inside! Barry | ||
| Post# 1014938 , Reply# 14 11/18/2018 at 19:07 (1,977 days old) by TheSpiritOf76 (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and OZ All Together. ) | ||
Hey Barry....
That is the same Hoover Portable that my Mother grew up with, and that I had for a few years when I was a small kid. I now have another one thank goodness.
It dates from 1969, 1970, some where around that. The official Hoover color is Marine Blue (although it fades to green often),and dark Seal Greige. It matched the TOL Convertible also in Marine Blue. You can see your portable in this ad.
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Post# 1014964 , Reply# 15 11/18/2018 at 21:24 (1,977 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Hi Jae, | ||
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Post# 1014971 , Reply# 17 11/18/2018 at 21:53 (1,977 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Congratulations, Kate!
The little things CAN make your day!
It's not that I remember one from childhood, but I've actually been looking for an older Rubbermaid laundry basket. My mom may have actually had one similar to the one that you just bought. Maybe in green? I'm looking for the big rectangular one though. The few that I've seen on eBay, the sellers just want too much for them. I REALLY need to start getting to the thrift stores more often! I'm glad you're happy with your find! Barry | ||
| Post# 1015125 , Reply# 18 11/20/2018 at 00:49 (1,976 days old) by TheSpiritOf76 (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and OZ All Together. ) | ||
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I have the.... | ||
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Post# 1015206 , Reply# 19 11/20/2018 at 18:08 (1,975 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Nice!
I do remember that Mom's gold one didn't have the cord reel.
Granted, I don't get to the thrift stores often, but in the times I have gone, this is the only Portable I've ever seen. I hardly ever see vintage canisters, period. I was definitely not going to pass this one up, especially for the price. Honestly, I expected there to be something wrong with it, but it works great. Nice to know that I got a decent model too! Jae: Just out of curiosity; do your Portables have the filter between the bag and the motor? Mine has it, but I'd like to be able to replace it at some point. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be available anywhere. Barry | ||
| Post# 1015244 , Reply# 20 11/20/2018 at 23:50 (1,975 days old) by TheSpiritOf76 (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and OZ All Together. ) | ||
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Yes, all my portables do. | ||
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Post# 1122650 , Reply# 21 7/7/2021 at 23:10 (1,015 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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1939 Toastmaster Model 1A5 | ||
| Post# 1122735 , Reply# 22 7/8/2021 at 19:41 (1,014 days old) by cycla-fabric (New Jersey (Northern)) | ||
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Post# 1122739 , Reply# 23 7/8/2021 at 20:28 (1,014 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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Nice find Louie!
We had the 2 slice version of this model that my parents received as a wedding gift in 1948. Ours eventually ceased to pop up around ‘62, but we still used it until ‘64 when we got a GE toaster oven. They are very attractive toasters and the timer is a sensible way for a toaster to function. You get used to the time that suits you and the type of bread you’re using and just set it for that amount of time. Thats the way my Dualite toaster works, by timer and it also seems the clicking gets faster in the last 30 secs. Eddie | ||
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Post# 1123035 , Reply# 24 7/12/2021 at 05:02 (1,011 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Thanks Doug! It is indeed a Toastmaster. After the ticking ends and the toast pops up I almost wish it had a bell to go "ding!".
Thanks Eddie! I have the 2 slice Toastmaster model too. It alternates with a Sunbeam T20. I don't think I'll be using the Toastmaster 1A5 much though. I usually have 2 slices of toast. | ||
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