Just when I feel like I’m getting a big jaded — as if “I’ve seen everything, yawn” — a fabulous reader sends me an email and photos and slaps me upside the head with: WOAH, LOOK AT THIS! Yes, mega props to reader Tami and woah, look at what she has spotted now: A vintage Magic Queen kitchen faucet. Never seen here before. Kinda like the original 1948 Dishmaster, but more squat. More photos of the Magic Queen faucet and Tami’s note, including where she spotted it for sale, follows –>Hi Pam –
I went to the mid-century mecca of all antique malls today – Midway Antique Mall in Sacramento, CA. They never fail to have tons of drool worthy mid century items and furniture, although it can be quite spendy. Today, two things caught my eye. OK, more than two… I lied. And I am pre-begging your forgiveness for not snapping any photos of the 1950’s Sears corner sectional complete with built inmarbleized corner table in the back corner, that was still wearing its original and pristine “Spring Violet” frieze upholstery. Yes, real original lavender purple frieze. Not pink. Not salmon. Not aqua. Not gray. Not blue. Not green. It was truly lavender purple. To. Die. For. Provided you had $2,895 falling out of your pocket to spend on it which also included the matching marbleized round coffee table, one matching end table, and the two light tulip lamp that was sitting on the built in table. All were acquired from the original owners and are being sold only as a set.
10 gold stars for you today, Tami. Many thanks!
Now that I knew to look for this, I found one other example – in this photo on flickr, a wall-hung Magic Queen kitchen faucet. That’s all I could find searching online for other example of this faucet. I guessing: A rare wonderful oddity, for sure.
Click here to oooh and ahh at all the wonderful oddities — “woddities” — from midcentury America.
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Robert Jud says
I see a magic queen faucet on eBay July 15 2012
Suzanne says
I’d be happy with a Dishmaster! You should see the hard water stained faucet in my fixer upper.
jc says
Hard water stains be gone…dawn dish soap half fill a spray bottle and fill rest of the way with white vinegar. Gently mix and spray, leave on for some time..an hour…rub with scrubber rinse..repeat as often as necessary to get it clean..
David says
You just knew the Merm would use one (see video) – and it even turns into roses!
Diane F. says
I remember this at my house when I was just a kid. You put dish soap in it somewhere 🙂
pam kueber says
Yup, in the back. Like a Dishmaster.
Jeanette Munro says
Someone should scoop this up for only $200!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Orange-Dishmaster-Imperial-Four-Sink-w-Faucet-Enameled-Cast-Iron-4-/261080270674?pt=US_Faucets&hash=item3cc998c752
tikitacky says
There is one for sale for $50 on eBay right now. The seller reports it “Needs a rebuild”. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940-50-MAGIC-QUEEN-FAUCET-LIKE-DISHMASTER-VINTAGE-/130904703824?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
Bonnie Garnett says
Hi……..Was wondering if anyone has seen a Magic Queen faucet for sale??????? I’ve been doing my kitchen back to the 50’s and is it so cooooooool….. thanks, Bonnie
pam kueber says
Not lately. You will need to watch ebay and etsy like a hawk… it make take years, if you ever even find one.
See our category Kitchen Help / Faucets for all our research on retro style sinks and faucets — https://retrorenovation.com/category/kitchen/faucets/
Doug says
Don’t know if anyone is still looking for a faucet like this or not. I am helping my cousin with her kitchen. She inherited one with her last home and loved it so much she just bought a new one for this house. Thought I’d pass along this vintage looking model.
Imperial Four Dishmaster 2-Hdl Kitchen Faucet Chrome
http://www.warrenpipe.com/hardware-store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=16796
Editorial from the listing…
Our Price : $209.99 EA
Imperial Four Dishmaster 2-Hdl Kitchen Faucet Chrome (44000176)
(Item in stock! ) 2-Handle deck-mount or wall-mount with sprayer. Hot soapy water at the touch of a button, then simply release for clear water rinse. Scrape, wash & rinse, all in one easy motion.
There are also more contemporary design versions available, prices on all ranged from $250-$300.
pam kueber says
Yes, we have written extensively about Dishmasters. See these stories: https://retrorenovation.com/search-results/?q=dishmaster
Sara says
Is this the thing that Rob and Laura Petrie had in their kitchen sink in the Dick Van Dyke Show?
Pam Kueber says
Possibly in later seasons, in the first season they had this: https://retrorenovation.com/?s=electro+sink