Our most recent Antique Fan Show and Swap Meet was a blast. We had over 100 collectors here from over 15 different states. Literally hundreds of antique and vintage fans were on display and on the sales tables. The next annual Antique Fan Show and Swap Meet will be held at our fan shop here in Aiken, South Carolina on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 15, 16, and 17, 2021. Anyone with an interest in antique and vintage fans, heaters, and other old stuff is encouraged to attend. Hundreds of old fans, heaters, toasters, candy scales, coffee grinders, telephones, cash registers, gum ball machines, and other electrical and mechanical gadgetry will be on display, many of them will be for sale or trade. Not only items from our own collection, but many other collectors from all over the USA will be here with items from their collections as well. If you missed it last time, be sure to mark your calendar for this upcoming event. Free admission. Lot's to see and learn. A nearby hotel gives us a block of rooms for attendees at a special discounted rate for this event. We also have a limited number of RV sites available on the premises with electric and water hookups and shower house. Contact us for specifics and details before traveling long distances....
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- The manufacturer's name, model number, serial number, and motor information is located on the badge. This is one of my favorites of all of the chrome fans. Robbins & Myers (R&M) Flag Badges During the early years of Robbins & Myers' fan production they used a badge on the front center ring of their fan guards that was made of thin sheet brass.
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This is a piston and rod assembly from a Nordberg inline 6 cylinder.These were manufactured in Milwaukee and St. Louis from 1920-1973. Thisparticular piston and rod is from an engine manufactured in 1944 and wasused for marine propulsion (navy battleship). The bore is 21.500' with astroke of 29.00'. This engine runs at 225 rpm and produces approximately1,500kw at 2,000 h.p. This piston and rod assembly weighs in at a mere 4,000lbs. Yes that's me in the blue coveralls standing next to it. Istand 6' 3' tall and weigh 210 pounds just to give you an idea of the sizeof this piston and rod.
Collecting and restoring antique electric fans and heatersis my hobby but machine shop work is my trade. My grandfather was a machinistwho owned a machine shop and I spent much time there as a young boy. Aftergraduating high school I attended Aiken Technical College where I completedthe Machine Tool Technology program and have been doing this type of workever since. After more than 37 years of machining I still enjoy mywork. I thrive on a challenge to recreate a complicated part that isnow obsolete and otherwise unavailable. Below are some hyperlinksthat you can click on and see some of the fans from my collection. Someof these fans I have restored and some are original 'as found' condition. After viewing the photo from the link you can click your 'back' keyto get back to this page.
12' Victor Lollipop oscillating vanefan (View 1) This fan was patented in 1903. Beforethe days of gear driven oscillating fans, manufacturers only knew how tomake a fan oscillate back and forth by means of a deflecting vane placedin front of the blade. The vane deflects the air coming off of theblade and causes the motor to push to the opposite side where a return stopis hit by the counterweight on the bottom of the lollipop stem and flipsthe vane over to the other side thereby causing the fan motor to be pushedto the other side. Have you ever held your hand out the car windowpretending to be the wing of an airplane? When you tilt your hand downthe wind causes your hand to go down, and when you tilt your hand up, thewind causes it to 'lift'. This is exactly how the vane fan works. Mechanical motion is achieved by the wind coming from the blade.
12' Victor Lollipop oscillating vanefan (View 2) Here is the side view of the fan. Noticethe three tab feet on the base and the gold pinstripping. I didn'tnotice the fan was about to fall off the deck with one foot hanging overuntil I came back in and looked at the pictures. I hate it when youdrop your lollipop on the ground!
12' Victor Lollipop oscillating vanefan (View 3) This is the badge of the lollipop fan. These lollipop fans were available with this badge or the R&M Standardflag badge. I like the Victor badge the best. The fans are otherwiseidentical.
1904 Emerson 1610 (View 1)
This is a 1904 Emerson 12' fan that I co-restored with fan collector friend Nick Loos. This fan was found about 850 miles from where I am located. The owner contacted me to see if I was interested in purchasing it, and it turned out it was only 9 blocks from Nick's house, so I asked Nick if he would pick it up and let's restore it together. Nick is one of the best blade and cage men in the business anyway so he did all of the brass work, cleaning/polishing, etc., and sent it to me. My friend Carlton Ward, one of the best painters in the country, did the paint, and I rewired, reinsulated the windings, made some miscellaneous parts and pieces including the switch lever insulating knob, screw-in grommets, new head wire, power cord, etc., etc. It turned out great and this fan will be on display, and For Sale, at our next annual antique fan show coming up in April. This fan has been sold.
1904 Emerson 1610 (View 2)
Here's a close up of some of the detail work at front/side view.
1904 Emerson 1610 (View 3)
Looking down onto top of the fan motor.
1904 Emerson 1610 (View 4)
Side view. Notice the ornately ribbed 'pie crust' cast iron base and large brass wing nuts that allows the motor to swivel up and down.
1904 Emerson 1610 (View 5)
Rear view. Notice the ornate motor castings and embossed Emerson Induction Motor, St. Louis, USA on the back of the motor. These motors have internal centrifugal starting switches and can run 24 hours a day without even getting warm if properly maintained.
1904 Emerson 1610 (View 6)
Lastly, a close up view of the base.
Below are 5 different types of cloth covered wirethat was used on vintage fans for power cords and 'head wires'. Thehead wire is the short piece of wire that goes from the switch in the baseto the motor windings. I have been fortunate to find plenty of thiswire to use when restoring old fans. This type of wire is getting verydifficult to find. Most wire companies today will not make this clothbraided wire anymore because it will not pass the Underwriter's Laboratoryfire hazard test. I used to be able to find NOS wire that had been fabricatedyears ago and had been sitting on a shelf somewhere in a warehouse, but myselfand other fan collectors as well as radio collectors and toaster collectorshave just about exhausted the supply. I have a source here in the USAthat is willing to make a special run of cloth covered wire for me. The wire styles shown below(plus several other styles ) I generally have for those of you who may needsome wire for your restoration needs. Please email or call forinfo.
C&C Electric Motor Company of New York(front view) This is a very early electric fan made in the late1880s by Crocker & Curtis. Some collectors refer to it as a 'lightsocket' fan. It is a direct current fan. Found stored away andsealed up in a heavy wooden crate in an old barn, this proves that thereare still good fans out there that have yet to surface. This fan motoris 100% original including the blade.
C&C Electric Motor Company of New York (sideview) Here is a side view of the C&C fan. Notice the threeclaw feet and large nickel plated oilers that send lubrication to thebearings.
C&C Electric Motor Company of New York (rearview) Check out the strips of copper that ride against the commutator. These are a primitive form of what is now referred to as brushes whichare now usually carbon material. This fan has seen very little runtime. The commutator and bearings have very little wear.
C&C Electric Motor Company of New York (underpower) After a little disassembly, cleaning, lubing, and reassembly,I applied power to the C&C motor for the first time in no telling howmany years. She fired right up and ran just as sweetly as the dayshe was first assembled.
Lake Breeze Model C Alcohol P.owered Fan (View1)This is a Model C table top fan offered by The Lake BreezeFan Company of Chicago, IL. This fan is powered by a Sterling engineenclosed in the motor housing just behind the blade. It has a small2 cylinder motor and works by expansion and contraction of air. Thereis a compression piston and a displacer piston. Model A and Model Bfans are scarce but are more commonly found than the Model C. In a1915 catalog Lake Breeze illustrates a Model A, B, C, and D. I havenever seen a model D. Very few Model C fans were sold and probablyeven fewer Model D fans were sold.
Lake Breeze Model C Alcohol Powered Fan(View 2) This view shows the fan from the back side. You can see themotor housing where the crankshaft and piston rods are located. Also noticethe fancy wrought iron stand and alcohol burner at the bottom of the stand.This fan has a blade span of 16'.
Lake Breeze Model C Alcohol Powered Fan(View 3) Take a look inside the motor housing. Here you can seethe crankshaft and roller bearings. Below (out of view) are the pistonswhich are located in the neck section of the fan.
Lake Breeze Model C Alcohol Powered Fan(View 4) This is the alcohol burner that fits inside the standat table level. Heat from this burner causes air to expand thereby causingcompression on the piston above.
16' Westinghouse Tank Motor 6 BladeFan The Westinghouse Tank motor was produced around1906 - 1910 and many survive today, but most are the 4 blade models. The6 bladed models are more uncommon, especially in a 16' size.
16' Westinghouse Tank Motor 6 Blade Fan (anotherview) I found this fan in an old building in Montana. The motor retains it's original finish but I did have to repaint thebase.
c.1919 R&M Partners Desk Fan (View1) This is what is known among collectors as a partnersdesk fan or a double head fan. You've seen the Partners Desks wheretwo people sit at the same desk facing each other and each have a set ofdrawers that pull open from his own side. Well this is a fan that wouldsit in the center of the desk and cool each occupant. Cool!
c.1919 R&M Partners Desk Fan (View2) This is another of the 6 blade variety (well 12 bladein this case). The 6 blade fans were introduced and commonly called'residential fans' in those days. The six blade residential fan motorsdid not turn as many rpms as their four bladed counterparts yet moved thesame amount of air due to having more blades. This was pleasing tohome owners who liked to sleep under the cool breezes of a fan because thesefans did not make much noise when running.
c.1919 R&M Partners Desk Fan (View3) I found this fan in Knoxville, Tennessee. Itran but had been neglected and was very rusty. It needed much cleaningand called out for fresh paint. I restored this one in 1997.
c.1919 R&M Partners Desk Fan (View4) Here you can see the lettering I painted on by hand atthe switch. Also notice the finish on the base. I applied sixcoats of gloss black lacquer, sanding between each application and bakingeach application at 175 degrees. When restoring fans it is especiallyimportant that the humidity be below 70%. Here in South Carolina it'stough to get a good day to paint in the summertime because humidity levelstypically run 80% to 100% on a daily basis. Baking the freshly appliedfinish in an oven helps but does not always cure all of the problems associatedwith too much humidity.
c.1919 R&M Partners Desk Fan (View5) a nice side view.
c.1919 R&M Partners Desk Fan (View6) Here is the motor tag in it's original merely polishedcondition.
Above is a Hamilton Beach fan motor. These are fairly scarce. This particular example has a Western Electric motor tag making itthat much more scarcer than the examples with the normal Hamilton Beach tag. I restored this fan and replated all parts that were plated originally. It's a nice looking fan, especially from the side view. I likethe way the blade and cage hangs way out front. Notice the blade has a verydeep pitch to it. The square cast iron base is attractive too. I'll show this fan's side view below.
This is the side view I mentioned above. Cool looking isn'tit!
Rear view.
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This is the motor tag. Most of these examples have a regular HamiltonBeach motor tag. This example was made and sold to Western Electricfor them to market.
1906 Diehl (Ornate Base)Fan This is a nice original example of an ornate tabbase Diehl Universal 12' fan. It retains it's original black japanfinish as well as gold pinstripping and switch lettering. This is exactlyhow I found it. I have not even cleaned it.
c.1910 Diehl Toilet Bowl OscillatingFan This is what is referred to among collectors asa 'toilet bowl oscillator'. The gearbox on the back of the motor housingis shaped somewhat like a toilet bowl and is a clamp on gearbox. Thefan is very massive and heavy. It has a triangular porcelain switchin the base and a brass switch lever with cross hatching on the end of thelever where most fans used a black bakelite knob. This is a very attractivefan. I restored this one in 1993.
Emerson 19044 DC Current Fan (View1) The use of the word 'rare' when referring to collectiblesis, more often than not, misused. However, I think this fan falls intothe rare or at least 'scarce' category. There are only three knownexamples of the Emerson 19044. This is an 8' yoke mount fan with a'bullwinkle' one piece blade and operates on 110 V DC. Mostexamples of this fan are the alternating current type, designated as Type19644, and are fairly common. This one however, operates on directcurrent only and is designated Type 19044.
Emerson 19044 DC Current Fan (View2) Notice the small compact motor. This fan retainsit's original finish on the motor but I did have to repaint the base dueto a lot of paint flaking and chipping around the edge of the base. Thepaint matches very nicely I think!
Emerson 19044 DC Current Fan (View3) A view of the motor tag. (I guess I could havecleaned the polish out of the numbers on the tag before I took thephoto.)
Manhattan Electric Supply Company (MESCO) BallMotor DC Fan (View 1) This is an early 12' ball motorfan that runs on 110 V DC current. A nice example with it's originalfinish.
Manhattan Electric Supply Company (MESCO) BallMotor DC Fan (View 2) The stencil cut out badge with$Dollar Sign$ logo in the center is one of the most attractive of all fanbadges.
Gilbert Art Deco Aristocrat (View1) Here is a chrome Aristocrat model manufactured byA.C. Gilbert, the erector set people. This fan dates from about 1934. I restored this one in 1996. These were available in two differentfinishes; the green base with green background in the badge as seen here,and the more commonly found black wrinkle finish model.
Gilbert Art Deco Aristocrat (View2) This is the Gilbert chrome Aristocrat as seen from theback view.
Gilbert Art Deco Aristocrat (View 3) Side view of the Gilbert Aristocrat.
Gilbert Art Deco Aristocrat (View4) Close up of the badge of the Gilbert Aristocrat. Theother model that was available had a black background in the badge.
Below are replacement heater elements for the copper dish type heaters. Some are NOS having never been used and still in the original box. These elements are getting much more difficult to find. Letme know if you need a replacement element for your heater. There are thecone style and straight cylindrical shape.
General Electric 3 BulbHeater I also collect early electric heaters. Hereis an example of an early 3 bulb model by GE. The bulbs have a patentdate of 1903 but I think this heater is a little closer to 1910.
General Electric 3 bulb RoundTop Heater This is an example of the round top version LuminousHeater that was offered by G.E. I assume this model is earlier thanthe flat top model shown above, and probably was not made in as many quantitiesas the flat top example, since these round tops are rarely seen. Ionly know of 3 or 4 of them in existence, but the flat top version oftenshows up at flea markets, antique shops, and internet auctions.
General Electric 2 BulbHeater This is a simpler and more affordable examplethan the 3 bulb model. There is no switch. It is a 'plug-in' heaterand both bulbs burn when the heater is plugged in. The 3 bulb modelhas a switch that allows the user to heat with only one, two, or all threebulbs.
National Electric Heating Company3 Bulb Clawfoot Heater (View 1) This three bulb heater is veryornate and heavy (cast iron). It was purchased from a dealer in Canada. I estimate this heater to be from the 1900 to 1910 period. Anyonewho may have information on this company please contact me and I will beglad to listen. Also I would like any literature or printed informationthat may be available.
National Electric Heating Company3 Bulb Clawfoot Heater (View 2) This view shows the cut out ventsof the top section of the heater just a bit better than the previousview. This is probably my most favorite of all of the bulb heaters. The claw feet are just awesome as well as all of the other intricatedetails of this item. I would really like to find out more about thiscompany and other models that may have been available.
Westinghouse 2 Bulb Cozy Glow ShellShaped Reflector Heater (View 1) This is a rarely seen2 bulb heater offered by Westinghouse Electric. The entire base andreflector shield is nickel plated. A very attractive heater indeed.
Westinghouse 2 Bulb Cozy Glow ShellShaped Reflector Heater (View 2) This is the back sideof the heater shown above. Very beautiful.
Westinghouse 2 Bulb Cozy Glow ShellShaped Reflector Heater (View 3) This view shows thefront base section of the heater. The Westinghouse company name isengraved into the base with the words 'Cozy Glow'.
3 Bulb Hammered Copper Heater(View 1) I recently acquired this heater but it hasno manufacturer's name on it. The entire case is made of hammered copperand has a nice patina. I have examined the switches, sockets, and wiringand have determined that this heater is probably from the 1910 period. Itappears to be factory made but I see no evidence of it ever having amanufacturer's tag referencing voltage, model number, or location of themaker. This is the only example I have ever seen of this type heater. Notice it has three bulbs but only two switches. The left switchoperates the center bulb and the right switch operates the two outer bulbs. With this combination the operator can burn one, two, or all threebulbs, which ever is desired. This unit is wired both series and parallelto achive this combination.
3 Bulb Hammered Copper Heater(View 2) This is a closer view of the front of the heater. Notice the finish. I'd like to know how this finish was applied. I'm guessing it was done chemically or with heat. This is a smoothtexture but there are areas that are 'hammered' on the heater. Seenext view of this heater for a closer look at the hammered feature.
3 Bulb Hammered Copper Heater(View 3) This is the handle which is located on topof the heater. Notice the hammered copper. The feet of this heaterare also hammered.
4 Bulb Dowsing Heaterwith Fan Shaped Reflector This heater was made in England. It is very ornate and rare.
3 Bulb American Heater Thisis one of my favorite bulb type heaters. I like the ornate castingsand the overall look of this heater. These are rather difficult tofind. I must see at least a dozen of the General Electric 3 bulb heatersfor every one of the American heaters. I was glad to be able to addthis one to the collection and be the caretaker of it for a while. Onecan also find these same exact heaters with the word 'Detroit' at the toprather than 'American'.
General Electric Pancake Oilers (View1) Here on the right you will see an original (tarnished)brass oiler for a GE Pancake fan. The oiler on the left is one thatI made using the original as a 'pattern'. I carefully measure eachattribute of the original oiler and draw a blueprint of it, then go to thelathe with a piece of brass stock and machine away everything that doesn'tlook like the original to make a perfect reproduction. Compare the two sideby side.
General Electric Pancake Oilers (View2) The top oiler is an original. Here you cansee the detail of each section.
General Electric Pancake Oiler (View3) Again the original oiler on the right and the oneI made on the left. Here you can see the oil tray in the top of theoiler with the oil return hole in the bottom to allow oil to returnto the cup.
General Electric Pancake Oiler (View4) Compare detail.
General Electric Pancake Oiler (View5) Here you can see the detail inside the topsection.
Replacement Knobs for Emerson Switch Levers(View 1) The original black insulating knobs on theend of Emerson switch levers were made of bakelite and often became brittle. Many Emerson fans are found with the knob broken or missing altogether.I had several fans that needed knobs so I made a mold to reproducethem. These reproduction knobs are molded onto the levers just the wayEmerson did it so that they will not pull off.
Replacement Knobs for Emerson Switch Levers(View 2) Unlike GE or Westinghouse fans, the Emersonswitch knobs have a decorative 'cut' to them.
GE Pancake TerminalInsulators These are insulators for the exposed terminallugs on the back of GE Pancake fans. Refer to the link to the 1900GE pancake fan above to see the exposed brass terminal lugs on the back ofthe motor. These pieces keep the current from shorting out againstthe fan motor housing.
Attaching Plugs and WireClusters Here are some early attaching plugs and wireclusters that were used around the turn of the century for use in connectingearly appliances such as fans, heaters, toasters, irons, etc to standardhouse current. Years ago when houses were first wired for electricitythere was usually only one 'drop' in each room, and it was usually in themiddle of the room. A single light socket would hang down from theceiling to about 5 or 6 feet off the floor. This is where the homeowner could screw in a light bulb to have light in the room or screw in anattaching plug to run a fan or some other appliance. Okay, I know yousee the problem here. This wasn't even as luxurious as Oliver and Lisahad it on the TV show 'Green Acres'! If you wanted to run the fan youhad to unscrew the light bulb, then you were in the dark. This is wherethe wire clusters came into play. They allowed a light bulb and a fanto be plugged in a single light socket at the same time. We have asimilar item today some of us refer to as a 3 to 1 plug. Wire clusterscame in 2 to 1 models, 3 to 1, 4 to 1, 5 to 1, and I am told there were asmany as 12 to 1 wire clusters. I bet you couldn't run many of thoseold copper dish heaters on one wire cluster or else it would be like theGreen Acres episode..... 'Count the amps Lisa!'
More Wire Clusters Here's a few more wire clusters and miscellaneous plugs and things.
Vintage Plugs (12 differentstyles) Here are some of the different styles of oldvintage plugs (not repros) that I have collected. Each one is authenticand correct for a certain era and type of fan or other electrical device. I have collected about twelve half-gallon containers full of theseold plugs. The right plug for the right fan I always say!
Vintage Plugs (close upView1) Here is a close up photo of the black bakelitehalf spherical plugs I refer to as #VP01.
Vintage Plugs (close up View 2) Here is a close up photo of several other type plugsused on vintage fans, heaters, lamps, toasters, etc, etc.
Above is a box of NOS bakelite plugs by General Electric with the insulatorsalso in the box. I got lucky and found quite a few of these boxes ofplugs. They are New Old Stock (NOS) meaning they are old vintage plugsthat were never used. Below is a box of NOS Rodale plugs from the same period. I have plenty of these plugs if anybody needs them.
Below is another box of Eagle brand vintage bakelite plugs. NOSplugs are a treat to find! The Eagle brand plugs are quite deco instyle and look great on old radios as well as old fans.
Westinghouse Floor Column Gyro Fan Here is a rare model of the gyro fan offered by Westinghouseabout 1915. There are two seperate fan motors atop a cast iron andbrass pole that stands about nine feet tall. These two motors gyrateor spin around in a circle atop this pole hence the name 'gyro' fan. Theseare more commonly found in the type that hang from the ceiling. Thefloor column models are very rare. This photo was taken with the fansin motion. I someday hope to get this one restored. It is in'as found' condition at this time.
Westinghouse Gyro and All Brass BrushCaps Here is a sample of a pair of brush caps that Ireproduce for the Westinghouse all brass and gyro fans.
c.1918 Fitzgerald Star-Rite All Chrome10' Oscillating Fan (View 1) All Chrome fans were introducedaround 1915 for use in hospitals, restaurants, doctor's offices, and otherplaces where cleanliness is a big concern. This fan was manufacturedby the Fitzgerald Company of Torrington, Conn. and is a 'universal' typefan meaning it will run on either alternating or direct current.
c.1918 Fitzgerald Star-Rite All Chrome10' Oscillating Fan (View 2) This view shows the brushcaps on the side of the motor where the brushes are located.
c.1918 Fitzgerald Star-Rite All Chrome10' Oscillating Fan (View 3) Back view of the gearbox. Chrome fans sure are hard to photograph!
c.1918 Fitzgerald Star-Rite All Chrome10' Oscillating Fan (View 4) Close up of the attractivebadge.
c.1918 Fitzgerald Star-Rite All Chrome10' Oscillating Fan (View 5) The 'Off-High-Medium-Lowspeed indicators are stamped into the base. The switch lever movesfrom the Off position to the left or in a clockwise movement which is backwardsfrom most other fans.
c.1918 Fitzgerald Star-Rite All Chrome10' Oscillating Fan (View 6) Looking down on the fanyou see that there is no motor tag. The manufacturer's name, modelnumber, serial number, and motor information is located on the badge. Thisis one of my favorites of all of the chrome fans.
Robbins & Myers (R&M) FlagBadges During the early years of Robbins & Myers' fan productionthey used a badge on the front center ring of their fan guards that was madeof thin sheet brass. These flag shaped badges were beautiful and highlydetailed with the words 'The Standard' and the company name and locationstamped into the brass, but they were only .010' thick (that's about as thickas 3 sheets of paper) and almost foil-like. They are often found brokenor missing all together. I have recently reproduced these flag badgesin very much the same way they were made by R&M nearly 100 years ago,by stamping them with a die. Much time and effort went into the recreationof these badges in order to reproduce them with the same amount of detailas the originals. These flags are incredibly original looking. Compare both front and back sides of my reproduction flag to an originalR&M flag by laying them side by side. I think you will agree thatthese are very good reproduction replacement flags. Contact me if youneed one.
Robbins & Myers (R&M) Flag Badges(back view) Here is the back view of the flags I have reproduced. Compare detail to an original R&M flag.
This is a 1952 Vornado fan that I restored in March of 2005. I used a metalflake Amethyst base coat / clear coat automotive paint. $150a pint including all of the hardener, accelerator, and other stuff that youhave to mix together to make this thing scream 'Look at Me! Iam hot!' More views to follow.
Here's a close up of the base. As you can see I dabbled the inlaid'Vornado' with the same Amethyst color. The original color inside theVornado lettering was green. I thought the Amethyst looked better (thegreen kind of clashed). See my brand new feets and rivets too!
Here's the back view. As you can see, I opted to chrome platemuch of the rear end. This is triple show chrome and it turned outgreat.
Nice looking rear end from a different angle.
Applied Color Label Soda Bottles(ACL soda bottles) Here are some of my bottles that are ondisplay at our fan shop. Around the turn of the century soda pop becamepopular and there were literally hundreds and hundreds of different flavorsby the 1930s. The drink was carbonated and had to have a special bottleto hold in the fizz if the drink was not going to be consumed right away. The early bottles were embossed (raised letters on the glass), thenin the 1930s the painted label bottles came along. They are referred to as'applied labels' and came in either one color, two color, or three colorlabels. Graphics include people, landscapes and scenery, airplanes,Cowboys or Indians, and cartoon figures. Some bottles just had thename of the drink on the label. I collect bottles with neat graphicssuch as pretty girls, landscape scenery, and animals. Bottles mustbe in near mint condition with no case wear and bright vivid painted labels(not faded). ACL bottles were produced from the 1930s until the1970s.
ACL Bottles(View 1) Here's a few bottles with a 'Southern Belle'type of theme. I have most of the bottles with Southern Belle ladieson the label but I am still looking for examples that I don't have.
ACL Bottles (View2) More Southern Belle theme. The Southway bottles showa big southern mansion with a couple out front. The Holly bottle camein strawberry or orange flavor. These are unopened examples. TheDixie Grape bottle shows a lady in a long dress and bonnet as does the Colonialbottle which came in a green glass bottle and a clear glass bottle.
ACL Bottles (View3) Landscapes and scenery are the labels here. Lakeview,Icy-Brook, and Brook bottles all show a river or a creek with surroundingscenery. Makes you want to take a cool drink!
ACL Bottles (View4) Polar Cub and Arctic Polar Bears are shown here onacl labels. Cool, refreshing thirst quenchers. Marketing strategy isvery interesting with these old bottles.
ACL Bottles (View5)Donald Duck and Black Kow are interesting bottles. There are two differentDonald Duck bottles and they are both different in label and shape of bottle. Also the Black Kow bottles were made by two different bottle companies. The labels are the same but one amber glass bottle was manufacturedby the Ball Fruit Jar Company and the other bottle was made by Duraglas whichwas in the soda bottle manufacturing business and made many bottles for hundredsof different labels. The Black Kow is the only soda bottle I know of thatwas made by the Ball Company.
ACL Bottles (View 6) Okayone last Cowboy label bottle and I'll quit with the bottles. I likethis Dodge City bottle. Notice the spittoon on the floor under therailing. Cowboy and Indian labeled bottles are very collectable. Some collectors specialize in Cowboy and/or Indian bottles exclusively. I like the Southern Belle ladies.
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The electric fan was invented in the 1880s in the sweltering heat of the New Orleans summer.
Over the years the design was adapted and tweaked, with the first recognisably modern electric fans being produced in the 1920s.
They’re popular retro collectors items.
Here’s how to identify one.
Brand and model
Most electric fans will have a brand name displayed prominently in the centre of the cage.
This will immediately offer a clue as to its value, as certain “prestige” names are highly sought after.
Vintage Ge Fan Identification
Examples include Veritys, which regularly sell for several thousand dollars.
The model's issue number will tell you exactly when it was made and give you an idea of its value.
You can check it on eBay or try the Antique Fan Collectors Association (AFCA) forums.
Size and shape
Up until the 1910s, most fans were large and unwieldy things designed for use in office spaces.
After 1910 the technology had advanced to the stage where fans were small and cheap enough to go in the home.
Materials
Prior to the first world war brass was the dominant material used in making cages.
However, manufacturers were forced to switch to steel as global reserves were co-opted for the war effort.
After the war most never switched back.
Colour
Initially fans were mainly produced in a stark black, with the notable exception of General Electric – which used green.
As fans became more widely available, designers began experimenting with different colours. So colour is a good indicator that your fan was produced from the 1930s onwards.
Keep an eye out for…
The Emerson Silver Swan: This 1930s design classic sells around the $300 mark in good condition.
Veritys Junior Orbit: If you have one of these in good condition, you’re looking at around $2,500.
General Electric: General Electric fans sell for anything from $60 to $1,000.
