Any Antique Electric Fan Collectors Here?

[RDPipes]

Yeah, That's what I said, "Antique Electric Fans". Being that they were around in the late 1890's makes them antique, in fact before electricity there were Water powered fans, desk top and ceiling. Anyway, was just wondering if we had any collectors of them here being I use to collect and restore them, still have about a dozen of the dad burn things hang'en around yet too. Let me know.

 

[docwatson]

I've got an oldie on the cellar workbench that I've been meaning to get to fixin' but it hasn't been a priority. I really like the ones with the old brass blades. A collector I am not but I love old stuff, cause I'm old!!!
:lol!:

 

[RDPipes]

I've got an oldie on the cellar workbench that I've been meaning to get to fixin' but it hasn't been a priority. I really like the ones with the old brass blades. A collector I am not but I love old stuff, cause I'm old!!!
:lol!:

I reckon we're in the same boat Doc!
What I really get a kick out of, is when someone will call something an antique when it's something from my own time era. I tell them, if it aint older then me it aint a antique yet.

What brand and size fan ya got Doc? Would love to see it. It's older then me isn't it! :suspect:
Here's one I restored customized awhile back.....it's younger then you both of us.

 

[docwatson]

Mine is back up in Maine. i will be here in Taxachusetts for another week, so no photos of it until then but it's pretty similar to the one in your photo, just needs restoring/cleaning. A d youare correct, if it's not older than me it's not antique!!! :lol!:

 

[RDPipes]

OOPS! I just noticed I posted this thread in Village Charter and not "Round Table" where I thought I had.
The Mods can delete or move it if you all wish.

 

[RDPipes]

Thank you sirs for moving the thread and sorry for the trouble.
Must have been look'en in one direction and click'en the other.

 

[monbla256]

I've got an oldie on the cellar workbench that I've been meaning to get to fixin' but it hasn't been a priority. I really like the ones with the old brass blades. A collector I am not but I love old stuff, cause I'm old!!!
:lol!:

I reckon we're in the same boat Doc!
What I really get a kick out of, is when someone will call something an antique when it's something from my own time era. I tell them, if it aint older then me it aint a antique yet.

What brand and size fan ya got Doc? Would love to see it. It's older then me isn't it! :suspect:
Here's one I restored customized awhile back.....it's younger then you both of us.

I imagine you've got a pipe or two that MATCH that fan? :twisted: :twisted:

 

[RDPipes]

I've got an oldie on the cellar workbench that I've been meaning to get to fixin' but it hasn't been a priority. I really like the ones with the old brass blades. A collector I am not but I love old stuff, cause I'm old!!!
:lol!:

I reckon we're in the same boat Doc!
What I really get a kick out of, is when someone will call something an antique when it's something from my own time era. I tell them, if it aint older then me it aint a antique yet.

What brand and size fan ya got Doc? Would love to see it. It's older then me isn't it! :suspect:
Here's one I restored customized awhile back.....it's younger then you both of us.

I imagine you've got a pipe or two that MATCH that fan? :twisted: :twisted:

Don't I wish! But, now that you've brought it up, maybe I can paint one to match.

 

[mark]

Thank you sirs for moving the thread and sorry for the trouble.
Must have been look'en in one direction and click'en the other.

No problem. That's why I get the big bucks.

I probably shouldn't tell you, but about 15 years ago my friend bought a 55 Chevy nomad to restore. It had probably 20 old fans stuffed in the back,,,which we took to the dump. They were pay fans. You had to insert a nickel in the slot on the back to turn them on. We had no idea anyone collected old fans.

 

[RDPipes]

Thank you sirs for moving the thread and sorry for the trouble.
Must have been look'en in one direction and click'en the other.

No problem. That's why I get the big bucks.

I probably shouldn't tell you, but about 15 years ago my friend bought a 55 Chevy nomad to restore. It had probably 20 old fans stuffed in the back,,,which we took to the dump. They were pay fans. You had to insert a nickel in the slot on the back to turn them on. We had no idea anyone collected old fans.

Oh Gees! I wish you hadn't told me. Those go for, restored about $1200 to $800 depending on model and brand.

Tell me NO more sir.

Here's a GE coin op a good friend of mine restored awhile back and I think he sold it for around $1500.

 

[gravel]

Thank you sirs for moving the thread and sorry for the trouble.
Must have been look'en in one direction and click'en the other.

No problem. That's why I get the big bucks.

I probably shouldn't tell you, but about 15 years ago my friend bought a 55 Chevy nomad to restore. It had probably 20 old fans stuffed in the back,,,which we took to the dump. They were pay fans. You had to insert a nickel in the slot on the back to turn them on. We had no idea anyone collected old fans.

Oh Gees! I wish you hadn't told me. Those go for, restored about $1200 to $800 depending on model and brand.

Tell me NO more sir.

Here's a GE coin op a good friend of mine restored awhile back and I think he sold it for around $1500.

I'm sure Mark wishes you hadn't told him. :|

 

[Richard Burley]

Those are cool. So where did they use coin-operated fans? A bordello?

 

[RDPipes]

Those are cool.  So where did they use coin-operated fans?  A bordello?

Yeah, I suppose that be one place and of course hotels and motels and maybe pay toilets.