ORIGINAL / ANTIQUE / VINTAGE
ELECTRIC FANS
- SOLD ARCHIVE -

   

VINTAGE AIR CASTLE ELECTRIC FAN
MODEL 559
"AIRPLANE PROP" FAN
CIRCA 1947
SOLD

 

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ANTIQUE BERSTED ELECTRIC FAN
"ESKIMO"
Model 1000J
ELECTRIC FAN
Circa 1946-47
SOLD
These were another of the very popular Bersted Mfg. fans, model 1000J "Eskimo" with a "Spider-web" cage. Made right after the War. Non-oscillating design desk fans. "Spider-Web", design Chrome cage with polished aluminum blades. Measures overall height 11" with 8" blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor, bearings and cleaning and refinishing in gloss orange, Chrome and gloss black. A new AC cord has also been installed. All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great! Balanced well for minimum vibration. Low noise level. Great for desk!
BERSTED MFG
"ESKIMO"
MODEL 1000J
Cond. 8.5
$129.
SOLD

 

 

     


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ANTIQUE BERSTED MFG "ESKIMO" ELECTRIC FAN
MODEL 1100J
Circa 1946
SOLD 6/17/08
These were very popular fans right after the War. Non-oscillating design desk fans. Antique Bersted electric fan, with Classic "Spider-Web" design cage with aluminum blades and a chrome plated rear bullet. Measures overall height 11" with 8" blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor and refinishing the base, body and cage in "hammer-tone" Navy Blue and the blades in automotive grade, gloss white. Rear chrome bullet has been re-polished to a "mirror" like shine. A new AC cord has also been installed. Runs and looks great!
Cond. 8.5
$99.
SOLD 6/17/08
 

 

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ANTIQUE BERSTED MFG ELECTRIC FAN
"WIZARD"
MODEL 1100J
Circa 1946
SOLD
These were very popular fans right after the War. Non-oscillating design desk fans. Classic "Spider-Web" design cage with polished aluminum blades and a chrome plated rear bullet. Measures overall height 11" with 8" blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor and refinishing gloss black cast iron base and body. Blades have been polished as have rear bullet and cage. A new AC cord has also been installed. Runs and looks great!
Cond. 8.5
SOLD
 

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ANTIQUE BERSTED MFG ELECTRIC FAN
"ZERO"
MODEL 1250
Circa 1946-47
SOLD
These were very popular fans right after the War. Non-oscillating design desk fans. Classic concentric circle design cage with polished aluminum blades and a chrome plated rear bullet motor cover. Measures overall height 11" with 8" blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor. Original Black "crinkle" finish in good shape with only minor normal finish chips that have been touched up. Blades have been polished as have rear bullet and cage. A new AC cord has also been installed. Blades have been balanced for minimum vibration. All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great! Low noise. Great for desk or display.
Cond. 8.5
SOLD

 

ANTIQUE BERSTEAD MFG. ELECTRIC FAN
"ZERO"
MODEL 1250
SOLD

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ANTIQUE BERSTED MFG ELECTRIC FAN
"ZERO"
MODEL 1250R
Circa 1946-47
SOLD 9/15/05
These were another of the very popular Berstead Mfg. fans  made right after the War. Non-oscillating design desk fans. Concentric Chrome cage with polished aluminum blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor and cleaning original black "crinkle" finish and chrome bullet cap. Finish in great shape. A new AC cord has also been installed. All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great!  Blades are free of dents and bends. Blades balanced well for minimum vibration. Low/Med noise level. Great for desk! Measures overall height 11" with 8" blades.
Weighs 3 lbs unpacked.
BERSTEAD MFG
"ZERO"
MODEL 1250R
Cond. 8.5
$119.
SOLD 9/15/05

 

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VINTAGE BERSTED MFG ELECTRIC FAN
"ZERO"
MODEL 1250R
Circa 1946-47
SOLD 6/24/05
These were another of the very popular Bersted Mfg. fans  made right after the War. Non-oscillating design desk fans. Concentric Chrome cage with polished aluminum blades. Measures overall height 11" with 8" blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor and cleaning original "TEAL" - Hammer-tone finish. Finish in great shape. A new AC cord has also been installed. All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great! Balanced well for minimum vibration. Low/Med noise level. Great for desk!
BERSTED MFG
"ZERO"
MODEL 1250R
Cond. 8.5
$109.
SOLD 6/24/05

 

 

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VINTAGE BERSTED MFG ELECTRIC FAN
"ZERO"
MODEL 1250R
Circa 1946-47
SOLD
These were another of the very popular Bersted Mfg. fans  made right after the War. Non-oscillating design desk fans. Concentric Gloss black cage with polished aluminum blades. Measures overall height 11" with 8" blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor and refinishing in Gloss "Sunset" Orange. Blades have been polished. A new AC cord has also been installed. Runs and looks great! Balanced well for minimum vibration.
Cond. 8.5
SOLD
 

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VINTAGE BERSTED MFG ELECTRIC FAN
"WIZARD"
MODEL 1250R
Circa 1950's to early 60's.
for sale
These US built fans were made for and sold by Western Auto for many years. They are essentially "ZERO" models re-named "WIZARDS" to fit with the rest of the Western Auto inventory names. Non-oscillating design desk fans. Concentric Chrome cage with polished aluminum blades. Measures overall height 11" with 8" blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor and cleaning original Turquoise  finish. A new AC cord has also been installed. All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great! Balanced well for minimum vibration. Low/Med noise level. Great for desk!
Cond. 8.5
SOLD

    


NEW LISTING 6/29/05
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ANTIQUE REX-RAY
Rexall Drug Company
Drugstore ELECTRIC FAN
model X-115
"SPIDER-WEB" CAGE
Circa 1946-47
SOLD 7/12/05
These were another of the very popular Bersted Mfg. fans, made for Rexall Drug Company and branded Rex-Ray. Made right after the War. Non-oscillating design desk fans. "Spider-Web", design Chrome cage with polished aluminum blades. Measures overall height 11" with 8" blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor, bearings and cleaning original black, "hammertone" finish. Finish in great shape, with normal, minor wear. A new AC cord has also been installed. All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Chrome very shiny with no rust or corrosion. Runs and looks great! Balanced well for minimum vibration. Low noise level. Great for desk!
BERSTED MFG /
REX-RAY
"SPIDER-WEB"
MODEL X-115
Cond. 8.5
$129.
SOLD 7/12/05

 

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VINTAGE BERSTED MFG ELECTRIC FAN
"ESKIMO"
MODEL 101001
ELECTRIC FAN
Circa late 60's - early 70's
SOLD 12/8/05
This Bersted MFG "Eskimo" Model 101001 oscillating fan features "Big-Fan" performance in a "Small-Fan" package. Its polished aluminum blades are surrounded a concentric Chrome plated cage. We have completely restored fan, cleaning and lubing motor and cleaning original "TEAL" finish base and body. With the exception of some wear to the base, the finish is in great shape. A replacement AC cord has also been installed. On / Off switch functions fine. All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great!  Blades are free of dents and bends. Blades balanced well for ZERO vibration. Low/Med noise level with a nice "airplane" tone! Great for desk! Measures overall height 13" with 10" blades. Weighs 3 lbs unpacked.
BERSTED MFG
"Eskimo"
MODEL 101001
Cond. 8.5
$99.
SOLD 12/8/05

    

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ANTIQUE CENTURY CEILING FAN
MODEL 175
VINTAGE ELECTRIC CEILING FAN
CIRCA ~1914
for sale
Early turn of the 1900's AC ceiling fan. Unfortunately we do not have the blades or blade brackets, but would make a great candidate to restore or utilize with more recent blades. Very heavy and made of cast iron. Fan does run well. Swivel bracket has old repair. Measures 34" overall length. Extension pipe measures 20" in length and total weight is VERY heavy at 53 lbs.
CENTURY
MODEL 175
As-Is
$189.
SOLD

VINTAGE CORONADO ELECTRIC FAN
MODEL 1250R
GREEN CRINKLE FINISH.
7.0 COND.
SOLD

 

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ANTIQUE DOMINION ELECTRIC DESK FAN
"BLACK-n-GOLD"
SOLD 5/30/06
A great looking, Dominion Desk Fan made right after the War. Non-oscillating design desk fans. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor and refinishing with black "crinkle" finish on the and motor housing and cast iron base, Gloss Black on the cage and Metallic Gold on the blade. A new AC cord has also been installed. Rotary On / Off switch. All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great! Blades balanced well for minimum vibration. Low/Med noise level. Great for desk! Measures overall height 11" with 8" blades.
Weighs 3 lbs unpacked.
DOMINION
"Black-n-Gold"
Cond. 9
$149.
SOLD 5/30/06

  

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VINTAGE DOMINION ELECTRIC FAN
"JET-AIR FAN"
MODEL 2005-A
CIRCA Mid-'50'S
SOLD 2/4/08
Great "Machine Age" looking Jet turbine style fan. Completely Restored! Finished in a handsome "Sage" Green gloss coat. Black Gloss Grill and polished aluminum 4-blade propeller. Motor cleaned and re-lubed for years of trouble free service. New white AC cord installed. Runs well and fast. Medium noise level. Moves a lot of air for it's size. Stands 13" tall and face is about 10.5" in diameter.
DOMINION
"JET-AIR FAN"
MODEL 2005-A
Cond. 9.5
$159.
SOLD 2/4/08

 

VINTAGE EMERSON ELECTRIC FAN
MODEL 9450
CIRCA 1954-1964
SOLD

 

 

VINTAGE EMERSON ELECTRIC FAN
79648-AX
A CLASSIC
"PRE-WAR" FAN
CIRCA 1941
SOLD

 

 

 

  

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VINTAGE EMERSON ELECTRIC FAN
MODEL 79648SH
CIRCA 1959
SOLD
These are our favorite fans for both vintage style and also serious performance. These are not some little wimpy desk fan. They are for MOVING AIR. This one is the cleanest example we have ever seen. It's one of the later versions. They started making these before WW II. This one is from 1959. Gorgeous gray gloss finish. Except for a few minor scuffs the finish is perfect and original. Original AC cord still supple. 3 speeds. Fast-Faster & Really Fast. Oscillating model. Was even spotlessly clean on the inside. Probably has not been used more than 100 hours in it's life. We have these around the office and our home to actually use. Will dry a floor in a matter of minutes. You will not be disappointed! Stands 21" tall and blade is 16" wide. Weighs 18 lbs.
Cond. 8.5
SOLD

  

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VINTAGE EMERSON ELECTRIC FAN
MODEL 79648-SA
"HUGE AIR MOVER"
Circa 1941
SOLD 5/17/08
Pre-war design, this Emerson "war-horse" became a prototype of many Emerson fans made between the years 1940 and 1970.  These fans move a tremendous amount of air! Among it's features it boasts Parker blades and includes a bullet added to the rear of the fan to hide the oscillator and give the fan a sleeker, more streamline look.  A three speed slide switch is stationed unobtrusively in the base.  We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor bearings and cleaning original black gloss finish. A recent AC cord has also been installed.  All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great!  Blades are free of dents and bends. Blades balanced well for minimum vibration. Quiet for a large volume fan.   Measures overall height 22" with 16" blades. Weighs 17 lbs unpacked.
EMERSON
MODEL 79648-SA
Cond. 8.5
$219.
SOLD 5/17/08
 

 

ANTIQUE ESKIMO ELECTRIC FAN
1005J
BLACK AND CHROME.
8.0 COND.
SOLD

VINTAGE ESKIMO ELECTRIC FAN
1000
BLACK AND CHROME.
SOLD

     

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ANTIQUE GENERAL ELECTRIC FAN
"VORTALEX"
CAT. F12V163
SOLD 7/8/09
for sale
 Get those paper-weights out folks! This GE "Vortalex" oscillating fan features a "hooked" design, 16" blade, nested in a concentric Chrome plated cage and produces a huge amount of air.  Unassumingly finished in gray satin and featuring 3-speed control (Fast, Super-Fast, & Hang on!) mounted in it's pedestal. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor bearings.  A new AC cord has also been installed.  All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great!  Blades are free of dents and bends.  Blades balanced well for minimum vibration. Med. loud noise level. (Color of back of fan is light grey, not cream colored as lighting in photos make it seem photos.) Measures overall height 22" x 20" wide with 16" blades.  Weighs 17 lbs unpacked.
GE
"VORTALEX"
CAT. F12V163
Cond. 8.5+
$219.
SOLD 7/8/09
 

    

VINTAGE GENERAL ELECTRIC ELECTRIC FAN
"VORTALEX"
CAT. F11V163
SOLD 8/15/05

VINTAGE HUNTER / CENTURY ELECTRIC FAN
TYPE C-16
CIRCA 1948
SOLD

 

 

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VINTAGE HUNTER ELECTRIC FAN
"ZEPHAIR"
D12
CIRCA LATE 40'S
Manufactured in St. Louis missouri.
Classic medium sized desk fan. Fan does run, but usually only slowly. Will at times run at speed, but is inconsistent. Due to this is is offered with the ac cord severed. Extremely clean original black satin finish. Some finish chipping on motor, and virtually none on base. Fan is very clean. Blades very shiny. Cage in great, original shape.
Cond. 7.5

SOLD

ANTIQUE KWIK-WAY ELECTRIC FAN
"FOLD-UP"
SOLD

 

 

    





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VINTAGE McGRAW ELECTRIC CO. ELECTRIC FAN
"ZERO"
MODEL 1260R
SOLD 7/13/06
This is a great looking fan. It's a McGraw Electric Company, 1260R, desk fan made after the War. Non-oscillating design desk fans. Concentric Chrome cage with freshly finished, gloss-white aluminum blades. Measures overall height 13.5" with 10" blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor and cleaning original "Sky-Blue"  finish. Finish in great shape with only normal, minor wear (see photos). A new white AC cord has also been installed. All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great! Balanced well for minimum vibration. Great "Airplane" sound. Med noise level and moves a lot of air for a fan this size. Great for desk, den, kitchen or patio!
McGraw
"ZERO"
MODEL 1260R
Cond. 8.5
$129.
SOLD 7/13/06

 

 

  

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PHIL RICH FLOOR MODEL ELECTRIC FAN
MODEL "WINDMAKER"
SOLD 4/25/08
for sale
This large volume "Machine Age", Phil Rich "Windmaker" non-oscillating floor model produces a full wall of cooling wind yet does so quietly.  The "Concentric/Wavy" chrome cage houses the 16" aluminum blades, each of the four, 8½" wide blades fill out its entire diameter.  The sturdy rubber sleeved wire base offers a wide range of positions, from just under parallel to far beyond perpendicular, in which the angle of this fan can tilted and held in place with tightening knobs on either side of it's axis.  We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing the motor bearings. A new AC cord and and in-line on/off switch has also been installed.  All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great!  Blades are free of dents and bends. Blades balanced well for minimum vibration. Quiet for a large volume fan.   Measures overall height 22" with a 22" base and 16" blades. Weighs 11 lbs unpacked.
PHIL RICH
"WINDMAKER"
Cond. 8.5
$229.
SOLD 4/25/08

  

NEW LISTING 6/16/05

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ANTIQUE ROBBINS & MYERS
"R&M" ELECTRIC FAN
MODEL 1604
Circa 1935
SOLD 6/21/05
Stylish and timelessly classic, this Robbins & Myers  will add that distinguishing "air" to any room.  The "Wavy" cage blades and the body of the fan have been refinished with a satin texture.  A three speed slide switch is stationed unobtrusively in the base.  We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor bearings.  A new AC cord has also been installed.  All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great!  Blades are free of dents and bends.  Blades balanced well for minimum vibration. Quiet for a large volume fan.   Measures overall height 21" with 16" blades.  Weighs 17 lbs unpacked.
ROBBINS & MEYER
"R&M"
MODEL 1604
Cond. 8.5
$249.
SOLD 6/21/05


 

    

NEW LISTING 10/14/10
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 ANTIQUE ROBBINS & MYERS / "R&M" meyers
ELECTRIC FAN
MODEL "1801"
Circa ~1912
Stylish and timelessly classic, this Robbins & Myers is a great looking, early 1900's electric fan. It's essentially in 'as-found' condition and other than a cursory cleaning, we haven't restored it. Yet.  * We are dating it based on a number of factors, but the 'circa' date is definitely not based on concrete info. The dating factors are, 1) 'Squared / windmill' shaped blades, 2) brass cage, 3) cast motor, 4) Cutout version of "The Standard" Flag, & 5) The "Wavy" cage.
The cage has a couple of 're-solders' in the past. The original finish is actually in fabulous condition with most of the original 'Gold' pin striping and the original 'Silver' numeration still intact. The blade does spin freely. The cloth cord connecting the base to the motor in the rear of the fan has some fraying to the cloth. It arrived with a cut AC cord and we have simply not had the time resources to invest into it. A three speed slide switch in the base. Measures overall height 11.5" with 8" blades.  Weighs 10.5 lbs unpacked.
ROBBINS & MYER
"R&M"
MODEL 1801
Cosmetic Cond. 8.5
$259. As-Is / As-Found
        SOLD 3/7/11

     

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VINTAGE ROBBINS & MYER
ANTIQUE ELECTRIC FAN
"PRE-WAR
"R&M"
MODEL 5404
Circa 1940
SOLD 1/7/10
for sale
Pre-war design R&M, 5404, Oscillating Electric Fan. Cast aluminum base. Steel Blades. We have completely restored this one cleaning and lubing motor bearings and cleaning original black gloss finish. A recent AC cord has also been installed. All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great! Blades are free of dents and bends and were refinished in gloss black. Blades balanced well for vibration free operation. Low noise level. Minor, normal finish wear. Looks great! Due to wear to the head angle tensioner, fan is best used in straight, vertical position (see photo'd position). Measures overall height 13.5" with 10" blades. Weighs 10 lbs unpacked.
R&M, ROBBINS & MYER meyer
MODEL 5404
Cond. 8.5
$189.
SOLD 1/7/10

 

VINTAGE 'SUPERIOR ELECTRIC PRODUCTS CORP.' ELECTRIC FAN
"SUPER LETRIC"
MODEL 900
SOLD

 

  



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VINTAGE
VORNADO ELECTRIC FAN
MODEL B28C1-1
Circa '55 - '59
SOLD 1/30/06
A highly sought Vornado Turbine Fan. A model B28C1-1.  Great "Machine-Age" design harkening back to a time when style and function were at it's peak in American manufacturing. This is a fantastic piece that has received probably more restoration work than any fan we've had. It features a 3-speed control in the base and swivels through a wide range of angles in it's yolk style mounting. We have completely restored this one, cleaning and lubing the motor and motor bearings, and refinishing the entire fan. This unit has been rewired and new AC cords have been installed.  All cage welds solid with no breaks or rattles. Runs and looks great!  Blades are free of dents and bends. Blades balanced well for vibration free operation. Low noise level. Moves a large amount of air due to the "Turbine" design. Measures overall height 19" x 16" wide with 10" blades. Weighs 16 lbs unpacked.
VORNADO
MODEL B29C1-1
Cond. 9.5
 Refinished / Rebuilt / Near New
$349.
SOLD 1/30/06
 

 

ANTIQUE WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC FAN
8"
BLACK. RUNS. COND.7.0.
CIRCA LIKELY MID TEENS
SOLD

 

     

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VINTAGE WESTINGHOUSE
FLOOR MODEL ELECTRIC FAN
"JET TURBINE" STYLE FAN
MODEL 16RWF
CIRCA 1950'S
SOLD 7/23/09
for sale
Great "Machine Age" / "Industrial" looking Jet Turbine style fan. Lightly cleaned and original! Finished in a handsome and original "Sage" Green gloss coat that, with the exception of some light corrosion on the feet (see photos) is still in very good condition. Chrome plated, "basket-weave" metal grills look great and with the exception of some light corrosion around the edge of the front grill (see photos) both are also in excellent condition. Fiberglass 4-blade propeller in perfect condition. Motor  re-lubed for years of trouble free service. New black PVC AC cord installed. Runs well on both speeds. Quiet noise level. Moves a lot of air. Nice, heavy fan. Would look great in a loft style apartment / house or warehouse style office. Stands 23" tall and face is 20" in diameter and fan is 12" in overall depth. Weighs a hefty 28 lbs unpacked.
WESTINGHOUSE
"JET TURBINE" STYLE FAN
MODEL 16RWF
Cond. 8
$229.
SOLD 7/23/09
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VINTAGE WIZARD ELECTRIC FAN "DELUXE"
MODEL 6JC2004
SOLD