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Sunbeam Stands the Test of Time

By William Flood

Sunbeam started life in the 1890s as the Chicago Flexible Shaft Introduced in 1930, the
Company making mechanical farm implements like sheep shears. Mixmaster was the world’s
In the early twentieth century, the company transitioned to making first mixer featuring two
household appliances including a popular line of electric irons. The interlocking detachable
name “Sunbeam” arose from a contest to rebrand that burgeoning home blades. Attachments like a
appliance line. meat grinder and juicer
were added to expand
FANNING SPRINGS the machine’s
capabilities.
“explore the difference” The Mixmaster
Point of View
Point of View was so popular,
that even during

Antiques
Antiques the Depression
Sunbeam sold
17452 US Hwy 19 N hundreds of thousands ↑ Even looking forlorn like this Model 1, a decades-old
of them.
Fanning Springs www.PointofViewGifts.com The Mixmaster Mixmaster can work like a champ!

(352) 463-0718 10-5 Monday-Saturday M4 series, the first
Now Open Sunday 11-4 sold to the public, hit retailers around 1931. The inaugural model went

collectibles, wood carvings, jewelry, gifts and more through several enhancements. Accessories like the juicer added the
–DEALER SPACE AVAILABLE– next year with models M4F and M4H. A three-speed M4J model,
33 introduced around 1933, was the first with a handle, allowing the head to
be removed for use as a hand mixer.
WILLISTON - REDDICK The speed control was also moved
to the rear of the unit.
Williston’s Newest Antique Store • ANTIQUE • In 1935, Sunbeam introduced
Back Door Antiques the Model 1, with a more versatile

36 E. Noble Ave. · Williston EMPORIUM 10-speed motor and a fan in the
housing’s front to cool it. There
Antiques-Furniture-Books-Collectibles & More was also a smaller-scale 25-watt,
17990 NW 77 Ave
th
Dixie’s Antiques Mall Reddick, FL 32686 one-speed children’s version which
offered two mixing bowls and most
Antiques, Collectibles & Gifts 352-591-1221
OPEN of the accessories available on the
112 W. Noble Ave. Tue-Sat 10-4 full-size mixer.
Williston, FL 32696 Parking - OPEN DAILY 10-6 - The influence of Art Deco
(352) 528-2338 at rear I-75 at Exit 368 industrial design appeared on
of Store
Over 8,000 sq. ft. of Air Conditioned Comfort the Model 3, introduced in 1936.
with 75+ “FILLED TO THE RAFTERS” booths info@antiqueemporiumfl.comm 36 The front grille was redone in
Rental Booths Available 35 streamline style, with vertical
Open 10-5 Mon-Sat 34 BackDoorAntiques.org · 352-528-0769 ANTIQUEEMPORIUMFL.COM openings, while the patented speed
control, known as the Mix-Finder
OCALA - BELLEVIEW - INVERNESS Dial, showed aviation inspiration.
Four years later, the Model 5
Twisted Sisters! strutted modernist elements that

Furniture & More would adorn several later units.
DIGGERS ANTIQUE MALL Vent openings went horizontal, and
1811 N. PINE AVE. two color schemes – white, with
OCALA, FL 34475 ANTIQUES white bowls and cream, with jadeite
352-629-5250 Farmhouse Finds bowls - were offered.
Open 7 Days a Week MOSSY OAKS ANTIQUE MALL Model 7 came out just before
Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm • Sun 12-5pm 8,000 Sq. Ft. 30+ Dealers Mon-Sat 10:30-5 in the warehouses at: World War II, the first Mixmaster
6260 SE 118th Place featuring a handle-based beater
DiggersAntiques@gmail.com 6/10 mi. S. of Belleview on Hwy 301 4434 E. Arlington, Ste. 13
Belleview, FL 34420 Inverness, FL 34453 ejector. Production was halted
WE BUY AND SELL ESTATES 352-307-0090 352-302-8046 during the war, then restarted in
CLOCK REPAIR ON SITE Offering a Dazzling Variety of 1946, and the Model 7 continued as
Antique & Vintage Merchandise Open Thursday thru Sunday Sunbeam’s bellwether product until
Professional Furniture Restoration Available Call for Hours
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