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FarmerAngus

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Another Antique Electric Fan
« on: June 19, 2012, 07:00:02 pm »
Picked up yet another fan!  (I have to say these things are cool, just might make a collection out of them yet!)


This is a Westinghouse Electric Fan that I believe dates from the 1930s or 1940s.  It is all metal and quite heavy, certainly built to last.  The fan is in excellent shape with even the words imprinted on it still painted nicely.  It still works, blowing and oscillating; the cord has been replaced as I imagine the old one was shot.
Any experts out there that can help me out with the value of this piece?
Thanks,
Angus

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Re: Another Antique Electric Fan
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2012, 12:10:55 am »
Just saw one for sale in a shop for $70 in great shape!!!!  Bet that is a little steep....but who knows!!!
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Re: Another Antique Electric Fan
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2012, 04:37:39 am »
Collector value on old fans has been increasing lately !!  There should be a site that gives values on most of them !!
I just looked and if you google "antique electric fans" there are many collector sites !!
« Last Edit: June 20, 2012, 04:42:45 am by mart »

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Re: Another Antique Electric Fan
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2012, 05:47:44 am »
Cool fans are now hot, huh?   ;D ;D

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Re: Another Antique Electric Fan
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2012, 02:48:06 pm »
Many kids learned painful lessons with those. Fingers that hurt for weeks.

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Re: Another Antique Electric Fan
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2012, 07:11:27 pm »
Cool fans are now hot, huh?   ;D ;D

LOL !!  You have a unique way of putting things into perspective, Cogar !!