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Title: Another Antique Electric Fan
Post by: FarmerAngus 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!)
(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa355/TheFarmAirsoft/Sales/DSC01383.jpg)

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

Title: Re: Another Antique Electric Fan
Post by: KC 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!!!

Title: Re: Another Antique Electric Fan
Post by: mart 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 !!

Title: Re: Another Antique Electric Fan
Post by: cogar on June 20, 2012, 05:47:44 AM

Cool fans are now hot, huh?   ;D ;D

Title: Re: Another Antique Electric Fan
Post by: frogpatch on June 20, 2012, 02:48:06 PM

Many kids learned painful lessons with those. Fingers that hurt for weeks.

Title: Re: Another Antique Electric Fan
Post by: mart on June 20, 2012, 07:11:27 PM

Quote from: cogar on June 20, 2012, 05:47:44 AM

Cool fans are now hot, huh?   ;D ;D

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