Russ Huber Posted August 15, 2024 Posted August 15, 2024 1 hour ago, Daniel Herczeg said: It is one of these. Wrong fan. That is a drawn steel model, not a cast iron tank. Leave it on the shelf. Quote
Daniel Herczeg Posted August 15, 2024 Posted August 15, 2024 If it's a difference of cast iron and drawn steel, I'll just pick it up and see if it's heavy or really heavy. That should give a more definite answer. Quote
Jack Minor Posted August 17, 2024 Posted August 17, 2024 Steve, very nice score. I have a six wing tank that runs great but it’s a regular Westy. I think I might like the looks of yours a bit better, what with the patina and that awesome cage badge as well. Enjoy your new treasure! Quote
Steve Butler Posted August 17, 2024 Author Posted August 17, 2024 Thank you Jack and everyone for the positive comments. 👍 Quote
Daniel Herczeg Posted August 17, 2024 Posted August 17, 2024 It's a cast iron westinghouse. I didn't buy it, as the base is rusted, the brass is tarnished, the cage is broken, and the fan needs rewiring according to the seller, it was also a bit out of my price range, but it's at the Weil Antique Center in Allentown, PA, if anyone wants it. Quote
Daniel Herczeg Posted August 18, 2024 Posted August 18, 2024 I, unfortunately, do not. However, if it's as valuable as I've come to believe, someone's going to come flying at that thing like a cartoon character smelling a pie, since not only is the fan $195, but there's also an interesting $28 Vornado in nice shape in the same booth. Quote
Michael Bouthiller Posted August 18, 2024 Posted August 18, 2024 I would find it really quick and make a beeline to the tank Quote
Daniel Herczeg Posted August 18, 2024 Posted August 18, 2024 Well, it would be a bit of a hike for you, but look for the booth with a bunch of cast iron pans on one wall. It's one or two rows past the checkout, one or two booths in. Also, check out the rest of the store, there are a good few fans strewn about the store, such as: - A black (possibly green) and brass GE for $~225. - A Westinghouse of some kind that is missing the paint on the badge, somehow. - A bunch of different dime store fans. - A brown plastic Empire fan. It's a bit scuffed, but still probably nice for those who are into plastic fans. Quote
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