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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Reliable bantling incubator

« on: January 23, 2013, 01:13:45 pm »

So is this a coal heated incubator?  Generally around this time they were kerosene heated.


Is this your incubator?  Sound like it! for $250  Even rusty cans on top.
http://for-sale.yakaz.com/wood-incubators-for-sale

It is a kero heated, air heated style. Later models were hot air and water. What do you think about the number on the bottom? Does it imply the model number or year made?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Reliable bantling incubator

« on: January 23, 2013, 06:11:09 am »

Fancy pants, this does has orginal finish. It was basically untouched, found in an attic of farmhouse that someone recently purchased. I will attach a photo of front label which is so beautiful. The top is in a little rougher shape bc cans must have been placed on top for a while. Since I am new at this, how do I do a metal check...should I take it to someone locally? Logically, this could be my next step.
Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Reliable bantling incubator

« on: January 22, 2013, 08:32:04 pm »

Frogpatch, thanks for your I put. I realize that they can go upwards to 500.00. I purchased mine for only 175.00....a steal. I love it and yes it's like a piece of furniture. I know that the Reliable Bantling and Brooder Co made incubAtors in the late 1800 to early 1900's. so, I will be very happy if the number on the bottom indicates the year made. See pics. Thanks.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Reliable bantling incubator

« on: January 22, 2013, 08:25:48 pm »

Hey Bigwull, did I post enough pics for you? So what's you're expert advice?!

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Antique Questions Forum / Reliable bantling incubator

« on: January 22, 2013, 04:55:57 pm »

Hello. I am a new member, so I will appreciate any advice from an expert! I recently purchased an antique Reliable Bantling incubator in very good condition. I've been doing a little research. On the bottom of it, painted in light blue " Reliable - 81".  Does this indicate the year built or model number?
Thanks a lot.