Hand-Crank Egg Beater / Mixer – – From the Personal Collection of Bill Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn
1920s Antique Made by A&J Egg Beater Co.
$150.00
Description:
This hand-crank egg beater dates back to the 1920s and was manufactured by A&J Egg Beater Co., a company known for producing quality kitchen tools in the early 20th century. The beater has stainless steel blades, a gear mechanism with visible hand-cut teeth, and classic wooden handles painted in a red hue that shows signs of natural wear, indicative of its age. The handle design reflects a rustic aesthetic typical of Depression-era kitchen items, making this piece both functional and collectible.
The egg beater comes from the personal collection of Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. It was preserved for decades among their household items, carrying with it the history and stories of two key figures in the 1960s and 70s counterculture movement. The provenance of this item adds significant cultural value, enhancing its collectible status. Items from the Ayers-Dohrn estate are rarely available, and this hand-crank egg beater is an excellent representation of early American kitchen tools that also serves as a tangible link to the couple’s storied past.
Condition:
Blades: Slight rusting and discoloration due to age but no visible cracks.
Handle: The red paint has faded, with some minor chipping on the wooden knobs.
Functionality: Gears turn smoothly, and the piece remains operational.
Estimated Value:
Based on similar vintage A&J egg beaters, which typically sell between $30 and $75 depending on condition, this item’s value is enhanced by its historical provenance. With its documented association to Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, the estimated value is between $125 and $200. The connection to these figures makes this more than just a kitchen tool—it is a piece of American history, suitable for collectors of both vintage kitchenware and counterculture memorabilia.
Imagine placing this in your vintage kitchen collection, a piece that not only showcases early American craftsmanship but also connects to a radical past.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Each item in this exclusive collection of Unique Artifacts has been personally curated from the home of American revolutionaries Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. Spanning their long careers as activists and radical organizers, these rare pieces are more than just collectibles—they’re tangible pieces of history that bear witness to a life of resistance, community building, and defiance against the status quo.
Every item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity featuring an embossed stamp that reads: “From the Home of Bernardine Dohrn & Bill Ayers,” accompanied by the Weather Underground logo and the powerful phrase “Power to All People.” This stamp certifies the provenance of these historically significant items, ensuring their authenticity and preserving the legacy of two individuals who helped shape American political activism.
Whether it’s a well-worn political pamphlet that fueled the fires of rebellion or a personal artifact from their private collection, this certificate guarantees that you’re holding a genuine piece of radical history.