Toasters

At the Renninger's Flea Market in Pennsylvania, host Ralph Kovel talks to toaster expert Jim Barker who has been collecting toasters for 30 years. See his amazing collection, which dates from 1915 to 1950.

This early toaster didn't use electricity. It sat over the burner on a stove and usually burned the toast.

From antiquated elegance to streamline art deco, old toasters are the new rage with designers, according to Ralph. Some are even being reproduced by modern-day manufacturers.

This toaster sold for around $4.50 off the store shelf in 1922. If condition dictates, it could sell for as much as $100 today. Roland restores these old toasters by disassembling them, then hand polishing with a buffing wheel and a series of jigs.

In the 1930s, toasters evolved into decorative pieces for the breakfast table. This one has a price tag of $285.

Resources
Renninger's Kutztown Extravaganza
Contact information is available on Renninger's website:
Kutztown Extravaganzas in Kutztown, Pa.
Adamstown Extravaganza Weekends in Adamstown, Pa.
Renninger's Twin Markets, in Mount Dora, Fla.
Renninger's Antique & Farmers Market
Website: www.renningers.com
Guests
Jim Barker
Collector / Dealer
PO Box 746
Allentown, PA 18105
Phone: 610-439-0751
E-mail: jbar@enter.net
Also in this Episode

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-205
•	Pickle Castors
•	Toasters
•	Pie Safes
•	Griswold Iron Pans
•	Recycled Handles
•	Vintage Radios
•	What's It?