[Jarred Santos]

Nan’s Toaster and Jug​

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Who remembers these nifty little contraptions? This post on an online group led to a massive flood of comments from people saying they remember these quite well.

‘Loved these. My grandmother used these & would make hot chocolate & crumpets,’ one shared, as another added, ‘Mum burnt the toast a few times, and dad had to replace the heater in the jug a few times. Fun days.’

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[Suzanne rose]

And many a burnt toast. I have a collection of those jugs in my attic .
I had turned one of them into a vase

 

[Veggiepatch]

I had a nasty experience with one of those toasters when I was 11. The bread wasn't toasting and the elements weren't glowing so what did I do?
Turned the bread around and touched the element with it.
BANG!!! I ended up getting thrown across the tiny kitchen and into the pantry.
That day I learnt what 240 volts was all about!

 

[Suzanne rose]

I had a nasty experience with one of those toasters when I was 11. The bread wasn't toasting and the elements weren't glowing so what did I do?
Turned the bread around and touched the element with it.
BANG!!! I ended up getting thrown across the tiny kitchen and into the pantry.
That day I learnt what 240 volts was all about!

And no cut off switch back then. You were very lucky

 

[Heathert]

Loved the toast from these but don’t miss not having to watch it so it doesn’t burn!!

 

[Benny's Light]

We had these in our home as a boy and in my grandparents home too. My grandfather used to change the element in the jug when it wore out so it kept going for many years meaning it lasted. I still have them after we cleaned out our mum's house after she passed. They are in a box in the garage, couldn't bare to throw them away - museum pieces now.

 

[Jest]

Nan’s Toaster and Jug​

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Image Credit: Facebook/Australia Remember When

Who remembers these nifty little contraptions? This post on an online group led to a massive flood of comments from people saying they remember these quite well.

‘Loved these. My grandmother used these & would make hot chocolate & crumpets,’ one shared, as another added, ‘Mum burnt the toast a few times, and dad had to replace the heater in the jug a few times. Fun days.’

Do you have memories of this, too? Tell us below!

If you have similar memories, by all means, post on our Nostalgia/Yesterday's Australia forum!

Mine was given as a wedding present 1960 and it still works.

 

[Iggydi]

I had one of these toasters when I moved out of home. I had a brain fade one day after using the toaster. I was washing up my plate and knife and picked up the toaster and dunked it in the water. After realising what I did I threw it out I didn't want to see if it was waterproof

 

[Rosie2023!]

Oh Excuse me ..what is so old about these..? I must be old…

I still have a jug, the new one I bought ..LEAKS..YIKES !!!

 

[Jarred Santos]

And many a burnt toast. I have a collection of those jugs in my attic .
I had turned one of them into a vase

Now I'm very curious to see what it looks like!

 

[Jarred Santos]

I had a nasty experience with one of those toasters when I was 11. The bread wasn't toasting and the elements weren't glowing so what did I do?
Turned the bread around and touched the element with it.
BANG!!! I ended up getting thrown across the tiny kitchen and into the pantry.
That day I learnt what 240 volts was all about!

And no cut off switch back then. You were very lucky

I'm just really glad you lived to tell the tale, @Veggiepatch!

 

[Jarred Santos]

We had these in our home as a boy and in my grandparents home too. My grandfather used to change the element in the jug when it wore out so it kept going for many years meaning it lasted. I still have them after we cleaned out our mum's house after she passed. They are in a box in the garage, couldn't bare to throw them away - museum pieces now.

Sending you virtual hugs, @Benny's Light! I have a sentimental streak to me too and completely understand why throwing them out is the last thing you'd do.

 

[Jarred Santos]

Mine was given as a wedding present 1960 and it still works.

Talk about bang for buck!

 

[Jarred Santos]

Oh Excuse me ..what is so old about these..? I must be old…

I still have a jug, the new one I bought ..LEAKS..YIKES !!!

Is it too late for a refund for the new jug? :O

 

[Jarred Santos]

Loved the toast from these but don’t miss not having to watch it so it doesn’t burn!!

Thank heavens for timers nowadays, then

 

[Veggiepatch]

Thank heavens for timers nowadays, then

And they didn't have smoke alarms back then either.

 

[starrysnan]

Those were the days when small appliances could be repaired. Often like others managed to burn the toast and the jugs were quite heavy when filled. Brings back lots of memories.

 

[anne2162]

Nan’s Toaster and Jug​

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Image Credit: Facebook/Australia Remember When

Who remembers these nifty little contraptions? This post on an online group led to a massive flood of comments from people saying they remember these quite well.

‘Loved these. My grandmother used these & would make hot chocolate & crumpets,’ one shared, as another added, ‘Mum burnt the toast a few times, and dad had to replace the heater in the jug a few times. Fun days.’

Do you have memories of this, too? Tell us below!

If you have similar memories, by all means, post on our Nostalgia/Yesterday's Australia forum!

Yes I still have a toaster like this, it's great for making toast. The only time I use a stove to make toast is when I need to place cheese, ham or other items on top to warm and melt them. The old fashioned ones were and still are the best.

 

[Luciemcm]

Nan’s Toaster and Jug​

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Image Credit: Facebook/Australia Remember When

Who remembers these nifty little contraptions? This post on an online group led to a massive flood of comments from people saying they remember these quite well.

‘Loved these. My grandmother used these & would make hot chocolate & crumpets,’ one shared, as another added, ‘Mum burnt the toast a few times, and dad had to replace the heater in the jug a few times. Fun days.’

Do you have memories of this, too? Tell us below!

If you have similar memories, by all means, post on our Nostalgia/Yesterday's Australia forum!

Yes had one and it made the best crumpets

 

[Macarj]

They were the best great for toasted sandwiches