This model was produced at the same time as 1939 or Life Time model. It
has recently been learned that this model is called the Premier model, and was
produced during the early 1940s. It has the basic look of the more
commonly known Premier models of the late 1940s. However the motor for the
kettle agitator is mounted on the kettle like the Burch machines. The late
1940s Premier models moved the motor from the kettle into the top and used a
flex-drive cable to power the agitator. The curved top is not as high as the
late 1940s Premier because the kettle stirrer motor is attached to the kettle.
It is approximately the same size as the Premier. Again, it appears that
material substitutions were made due to WWII. This machine has glass tops,
rather than plastic. It also used porcelain coated panels. Here is
an image of the early 1940s Premier from a Manley WWII capability manual.
Image courtesy of Robert Manley.
Here are some photos of an early 1940s Premier. Click on the images
below for a larger version.
 
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