Brass Plated R & M 8"

[Anthony Lindsey]

Got lucky and grabbed this little gem

[Michael Bouthiller]

It even has the original cord

[Michael Rathberger]

Looks like a stout little fan.

[Anthony Lindsey]

Yes it is solid and heavy for it's size. 

[Patrick Ray]

Those plated over steel/iron?

[David Kilnapp]

How did you acquire it?

 

[Anthony Lindsey]

Cast Iron I believe.   A magnet sticks to everything except cage/blade.

[Paul Carmody]

That is unusual!Good find!

[Roger Borg]

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...

[Steve Cunningham]

I know of one other. It’s also brass plated.

[Steve Butler]

Congrats Anthony, that little guy is definitely cool.  👍👍👍

[Russ Huber]

Right place, right time, Anthony. I need to see if the books will cough up your R & M “ Home Fan “ different finishes.

[Mel Lagarde]

Anthony

These are wonderful little fans.  A solid addition to your collection.  Thank you for posting this for us. 

[Mark Behrend]

Nice little fan, congrats!!

[Russ Huber]

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, 2024 by Russ Huber

[Anthony Lindsey]

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!

 

 

[Russ Huber]

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, 2024 by Russ Huber

[Russ Huber]

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, 2024 by Russ Huber

[Anthony Lindsey]

Hahahahaha!   I will get right on that.

[Russ Huber]

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. 🙂