The Toaster of Quintessence
Think of a toaster. If it's not your own, it's probably something like this one.

It's a vintage shining chrome Toastmaster with ultrarounded edges, dark brown plastic, a cloth-clad two-prong plug, and two slots big enough to toast an English Muffin.

Honestly, now, how freaking cool is that*?

It's been the family toaster since time began, faithfully coming to a glow, giving its warning tick, then popping up with whatever crisp of toast you set on the DARKNESS dial.

* Okay, so I'm a loser. But it is a great toaster, don't ya think?

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