Kyle Koser Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Currently working on a 16" BMY but need help identifying the blades - the 2 rivets instead of 3 have me stumped. I got this at an estate sale earlier this year, with the incorrect cage and chicken wire mesh for "safety". The fan runs, so I figured its worth saving. Its a non CSS, tall base that swivels and tilts. Chad @ Antique fan parts had a brass cage, struts, and hardware necessary and have already been delivered. Before I get too carried away in cleaning and finishing I'd like to know what blade this is! I think it looks good and fits the fan just fine. I've read the BMY Thread on the old forum, tons of helpful info. I think this will look great next to my 12" BMY(waiting for restoration). Serial number for this fan is: 474674 and based on the BMY Thread its probably a 1911 model. Guess the blade and thanks for the help! The two together: Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Rathberger Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 More than likely a peerless blade set 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cunningham Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 The edge tells me Peerless. Mike nailed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 In what year did Peerless/Colonial add the curvature in the wing, and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butler Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1916 if memory serves correct. An updated blade to move more air in the dead spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 54 minutes ago, Steve Butler said: 1916 if memory serves correct. An updated blade to move more air in the dead spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Rathberger Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I have a 12" tab base DC with those curved blades. At first I thought wrong blade. At Indy show last year a 16 showed up, tab base DC. Same blade type, my exact fan in every way but 16. It confirmed my blade set was correct. Either the blade set showed up earlier or the tab DC's were made for awhile... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morel Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morel Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 That's my DC Peerless Michael. It has the flatter blade. I would think that the curved blade on yours is not original, but I suppose never say never. The DC Peerless tab foots don't come up too often to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Rathberger Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Prior to the Indy show I would have agreed Tom. 1 is an anomaly, two is pretty much confirmation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Borg Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 If it helps, this is the blade from my 16" bmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Koser Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Thanks for all the information, definitely learning some things with this first BMY of mine. I'll keep the Peerless blade for now, and keep an eye out for the correct blade later on. Maybe if I'm lucky I'll find a 16" Peerless with a GE blade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Russ Huber Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1915. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 2 hours ago, Michael Rathberger said: Prior to the Indy show I would have agreed Tom. 1 is an anomaly, two is pretty much confirmation. 3 or 4 examples could really raise some hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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