Anthony Lindsey Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Got lucky and grabbed this little gem 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Bouthiller Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 It even has the original cord 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Rathberger Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Looks like a stout little fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 Yes it is solid and heavy for it's size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Ray Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Those plated over steel/iron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kilnapp Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 How did you acquire it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 Cast Iron I believe. A magnet sticks to everything except cage/blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Carmody Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 That is unusual!Good find! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Borg Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 3 hours ago, Anthony Lindsey said: Cast Iron I believe. A magnet sticks to everything except cage/blade. From what I know of them, they're plated, not AB. Was this on ebay BIN recently? If yes, you beat me by a few minutes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cunningham Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 I know of one other. It’s also brass plated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butler Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Congrats Anthony, that little guy is definitely cool. 👍👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Right place, right time, Anthony. I need to see if the books will cough up your R & M “ Home Fan “ different finishes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Lagarde Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Anthony These are wonderful little fans. A solid addition to your collection. Thank you for posting this for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Behrend Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Nice little fan, congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) Anthony, I spent some time last night in 1908-1913 electrical trade which was at first frustrating, but it appears as though I have successfully unraveled the evolution of the R&M "Standard Home Fan". I am sorry to state I could find nothing documented so far as to the different finishes used on this fan. Your model fan was first introduced in early 1908 with 9" blade. The 1909 season continued the use of the 9" blade. In 1910 Robbins & Myers introduced their first 8" "Standard Home Fan". Your 8" model design remained on the market until the 1912 season. In 1913 the 8" Robbins and Myers residence fan motor appears to have changed motor frame design. 1910 introduction of the 8" model. 1912 electrical trade confirms the 1910 introduction 8" model still on the market. 1913 validates a change in the 8" model cast frame. Edited August 11 by Russ Huber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Hi Russ! Thanks a million for the information and the effort. I very much appreciate all the information you provided. It's nice to have some background history on these fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) You're my fan idol, Anthony! It took a little longer than usual, but we got this! Your fan beyond a reasonable doubt dates 1910-12. Now, since the level of your fan collection is far surpassing the big boys around here, YOU....need to nail the 1908-09 R&M 9" "Standard" Home fan! Maybe next week? 🙂 Edited August 11 by Russ Huber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) There is a heads up on finish options and it was staring us in the face. 8" 1910-12 mottled copper and white with pinstripe examples can be seen in the gallery. No 1908-09 9" models are in there. Edited August 11 by Russ Huber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lindsey Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Hahahahaha! I will get right on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 35 minutes ago, Anthony Lindsey said: Hahahahaha! I will get right on that. I have all the faith in the world you will find one. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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