Patented
Fold Flat Eggbeater
At first glance it looks like any other common 19th century eggbeater, but
a closer examination revels a couple of distinct differences. It was
patented in 1881 and is called the Standard / Benjamin Patent. First off it
folds flat. A design element put forward to help it fit better in the drawer no doubt. Even better is
the wire hook on one side. It is designed to help create a vortex of fluid
/ egg movement by the dashers as they spin. What a great idea, and all it cost
was about 2 inches more of the metal rod the dashers attached to. Now all
the inventor had to do was convince every homemaker they needed / wanted this new better
and novel design idea. Think about
it. No TV, no radio, no internet ----- How was he
to get the word out about his idea. He did not, and what we are left with
is a rare eggbeater with a great idea or two that never quite caught on. The rest is history.
LM-A-BTR
Very Good + . . . . . . $95.00
Patented
Jaquette #1 Eggbeater
This is the smallest and along with the largest version, the hardest to find of the
4 different size Jaquette egg beaters. The patent was
issued in 1883 and the inventor was from PA. This one has patent info on the center hub
but is otherwise unmarked. I bought my first one of these at an engine
show where it was on display as a what's it / paint mixer. I did not know
exactly what it was, but had a feeling it was not meant for a paint can. Over
the years I have had a few of the middle size versions of this beater, and
at least a couple of the largest size w/ wooden handles, but this is only
the second one of this size I have had in over 20 years of buying, selling,
and looking for unusual eggbeaters. There is a pretty complete
write-up on them, and the inventor, in Don Thornton's book on the subject,
"The EggBeater Chronicles" where he places a value on this smallest model at 1000.00 +.
The condition is exceptional. There
is no damage, and no rust or pitting. It is tight, and runs well.
All of
the solder joints are good, and this one has the flat strap dashers as
opposed to the more typically seen round wire version pictured in Thornton's
book and typically found. A rare eggbeaters in uncommonly nice
condition. Beat this!.
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FLA-J1-BTR
Excellent . . . . . . $595.00
The
Eggbeater Book
This is the
first edition of Don Thornton's eggbeater book. It is long long out of print,
and if you are looking for info you need to get one the the 3rd edition versions
he is currently selling.. This one is for the collector who needs the 1st
edition / first book, but certainly not the complete story as the name implies on
this fascinating collectible. A great book, by a great fellow who helped create
the market, helped it along w / edition 2, pumped it up with the third but not complete
edition, and then ???????
CLM-DTBK
Very Good +. . . . . . . $65.00
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