RARE Vintage 40s #1 ATOMIC Stella Espresso COFFEE MAKER Start Price USD 10.00 Current Price USD 202.50 Time Left - Bid Count 8 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 28, 2008 End Time Monday, December 08, 2008 Location Champlain, NY See more about 'RARE Vintage 40s #1 ATOMIC Stella Espresso COFFEE MAKER' Description RARE Vintage 40s #1 ATOMIC Stella Espresso COFFEE MAKER Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  RARE Vintage 40s 1st ATOMIC Espresso Stella Wien COFFEE MAKER This is a rare and wonderful iconic piece of modern design dating to the 1940s! It is the first issue of the famous "Atomic" espresso coffee maker. This is the model that started it all - you can see an expert review on this first model by Googling "Coffee Crew Atomic 101". This model has a flat top and a plaque on the top that reads "Atomic Espresso Stella Wien Patent" - the word "Atomic" is shaped to resemble an atomic mushroom cloud. The knob has raised text that reads "Stella Espresso Wien Austria Patent" - the text is a little "fuzzy", probably due to steam exposure over the years (see close-up photo). This model is made of aluminum and apparently, as part of the manufacturing process, when the sand core was removed, the piece was welded to close-up the hole, a feat that is extremely difficult and that required great skill and precision. This particular example is in very good condition, considering its age and the fact that it was used. The black bakelite knob has some cracking to it (see last two close-up photos), but I believe is still functional and doesn't appear to be in danger of falling apart. The rubber seal that would hold the coffee basket tightly in place is brittle (see close-up photo) and, therefore, no longer functional - I think that this would be fairly easy to replace. The original aluminum cup is missing, but you can use any type of cup and it should be too difficult to find an appropriate vintage aluminum cup. Otherwise, there is minor "pitting" on the head (see close-up photo) and the piece would benefit from a cleaning, but is in very good condition and displays wonderfully. It measures 8 ¼" in height and weighs 3 lbs and 5 oz. This is the "holy grail" of Atomic coffee makers - a wonderful example of mid-century modern design. Reserve is set at a reasonable level, given the rarity of this piece. Great display piece and addition to a collection - really a piece of design art….please e-mail me if you have any questions…Please click on any photo in order to enlarge…..and please check my other auctions this week as I am offering a number of exceptional pieces acquired from two high-end estates……thanks for looking! PLEASE NOTE: BUYER PAYS SHIPPING - PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL I CONTACT YOU AFTER THE AUCTION to avoid error. The reason for this is that package sizes and weights are estimates only and insurance fees depend on final cost of item. Please e-mail us for a shipping quote or wait until after the auction for a precise shipping cost. I am now shipping to my US clients through USPS services. I am located in Canada but I now have a carrier service to bring my parcels directly across the border on Thursdays to be shipped out of the USPS postal outlet in Champlain, N.Y. In addition to the actual shipping cost, I do charge a $3.00 handling fee to cover the cost of this service and I do require insurance. Please note that even with the handling fee that it is less expensive and is a quicker service than using Canada Post. PLEASE NOTE: For items which sell over $200.00, I must ship to my U.S. clients using Canada Post, this is due to customs regulations. To my Canadian clients, I use Canada Post for shipping, as I am based in Canada. To my International clients I can ship by either Canada Post or by USPS (in order to use USPS for intl. clients - the items must sell for under $200.00) . Please feel free to write with any inquiries in regards to cost of shipping to you. My regular shipping day is Thursday. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: CANADIAN RESIDENTS PAY GST and QUEBEC RESIDENTS PAY BOTH THE GST AND PST TAX. Payment My regular shipping day is Thursday. IMPORTANT: All my Canadian buyers must pay the GST tax and Quebec buyers must pay both the GST and the QST taxes.       I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal Shipping & Handling IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: BUYER PAYS SHIPPING - PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL I CONTACT YOU AFTER THE AUCTION to avoid error. The reason for this is that package sizes & weights are estimates only and insurance fees depend on final cost of item. We cannot fully package every item until the item has been sold. Please wait until after the auction for the precise shipping before sending payment. I am now shipping to my US clients through USPS services. I am based in Canada but I now have a carrier service to bring my parcels directly to the USPS postal outlet in Champlain, N.Y. I do charge a handling fee (it is in general either $3 or $4 depending on the item) this cost is noted in the description and it is to cover the cost of the US carrier service. I do require insurance. Please note that even with the handling fee it is less expensive than using Canada Post and the service is much quicker. For Items sold over $200.00 to U.S. clients I will discuss the shipping options with you. To my Canadian and International Clients I am still using Canada Post, as I am based in Canada. I will be in touch with my Canadian and International clients in regards to shipping. Please feel free to write with any inquiries in regards to cost of shipping to you. My regular shipping day is Thursday. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: CANADIAN RESIDENTS PAY GST - QUEBEC RESIDENTS PAY ADDITIONAL PSTEnter ZIP Code and click button to see prices:   USPS Priority Mail® US Insurance required, prices calculated at checkout   FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.  FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today! Place a Bid!