Kyle Koser Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 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
Michael Rathberger Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 More than likely a peerless blade set 1 Quote
Steve Cunningham Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 The edge tells me Peerless. Mike nailed it. 1 Quote
Russ Huber Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 In what year did Peerless/Colonial add the curvature in the wing, and why? Quote
Steve Butler Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 1916 if memory serves correct. An updated blade to move more air in the dead spot. Quote
Russ Huber Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 54 minutes ago, Steve Butler said: 1916 if memory serves correct. An updated blade to move more air in the dead spot. Quote
Michael Rathberger Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 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
Tom Morel Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 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
Michael Rathberger Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 Prior to the Indy show I would have agreed Tom. 1 is an anomaly, two is pretty much confirmation. Quote
Roger Borg Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 If it helps, this is the blade from my 16" bmy Quote
Kyle Koser Posted March 11, 2023 Author Posted March 11, 2023 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
Russ Huber Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 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
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