Posted 7 years ago
fortapache
(3420 items)
Still yet another Al Bersted item. Al Bersted was the king of cheap electric small appliances. Most notably electric fans along with waffle irons, sandwich presses and hot plates. He used to buy up small companies and finally sold his company to McGraw Edison and then became the president of that company. That is the company that made the Eskimo fans. Anyway he was quite the wheeler dealer and the king of dime store small appliances.
As for this pieces I bought it before I knew what it was because I thought it looked neat. It is the Model 400 Popcorn Popper produced about 1927. That is probably based on the patent date but I haven't looked that up yet.
There is a little door that opens up to put the corn in. The top opens up to reveal the heating element. It also has what seems to be the original cord but cords get replaced now and then. Have not tested it yet any volunteers?
The shape and handles are so period and cool.
Try the element with a knife first - or don't.
Thank you very much racer4four. I'll probably plug it into a safety strip.
Thank you
racer4four
JImam
mikelv85
Who would've thought a popcorn maker could look so cool! Or be so old!!
Popcorn and a Movie.
Thank you very much nutsabotas6. The Rose Bowl makes it easier.
Thank you very much Vintagefran. I think it's an antique despite not being 100 yet.
Thank you very much boysfarm. With an 8mm projector.
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racer4four
JImam
Phonoboy
GeodeJem
aura
nutsabotas6
blunderbuss2
ttomtucker
Caperkid
vetraio50
PhilDMorris
mikelv85
Vintagefran
boysfarm
Thank you bobby725.
Thank you brunswick.
And thank you very much Thomas. I greatly appreciate your comments.
Thank you Rick55.