Russ Huber Posted October 17, 2024 Posted October 17, 2024 (edited) Edited October 17, 2024 by Russ Huber 1 Quote
David Kilnapp Posted October 17, 2024 Posted October 17, 2024 Never heard of this one, Russ. Perhaps one of our members has one and would post pictures? Quote
Russ Huber Posted October 17, 2024 Author Posted October 17, 2024 (edited) Established in 09 as an electrical contractor. Did they market or manufacture?? Edited October 17, 2024 by Russ Huber 1 Quote
Russ Huber Posted October 17, 2024 Author Posted October 17, 2024 26 minutes ago, Anthony Lindsey said: Looks suspiciously R & M My thoughts as well. R&M went to the 1404 and 1153 styling in 11. Pack a lunch and take the 4.5 hour drive to Jacksonville, Anthony. Check out the antique and secondhand shops in the surrounding area. At the rate you keep nailing high end fans every other week you'll more than likely pin down an Eclipse. 🙂 Quote
Russ Huber Posted October 17, 2024 Author Posted October 17, 2024 1 hour ago, Jim Kovar said: The Eclipse I'm holding out for... FWIW. Starting in 1899-1900 John Stauffer became CEO of the George C. Towle Mfg. Co of Lancaster, PA. In 1901 Towle fan motors were redesigned with heavy cast iron ribbed base that started the look of the Fidelity fan motors to follow in their first season of 1904. Also, in 1901 Fidelity gave their fans, motors, and generators a trademark name that hung on for years to follow. The trademark name given in 1901 was "Eclipse". If you have a full rib base George C. Towle Mfg. Co. fan motor 1901-1903, or a full rib base Fidelity Electric Co. fan motor 1904-1911, it is an "Eclipse" fan motor. And if you have any of the Fidelity Electric Co. 1904 and forward fan motors ribbed or smooth base model(introduced in 12), it is an "Eclipse" fan motor. 2 Quote
Mel Lagarde Posted October 19, 2024 Posted October 19, 2024 Thank you Russ. Great post and these fidelity fans, despite looking crude and a bit industrial run well if given a little attention. Quote
Russ Huber Posted October 19, 2024 Author Posted October 19, 2024 3 hours ago, Mel Lagarde said: these fidelity fans, despite looking crude and a bit industrial You just remove the brass trimmings, remove the crude switch, pop off the end bells, and you have a nice 14' fishing boat anchor. I recall AFCA member Rick Hoener in post of past stating the stripped bare Fidelity castings looking like the surface of the moon. Have a great day, Mel! 🙂 1 Quote
Steve Cunningham Posted October 20, 2024 Posted October 20, 2024 I do have two Eclipse light socket fans. Quote
Russ Huber Posted October 20, 2024 Author Posted October 20, 2024 I have seen early rib base Fidelity Eclipse desk fans. However, I have yet to see not even one George C. Towle Mfg. Co. badged ribbed base Eclipse desk fan posted here. To be a Towle rib base Eclipse you must date 1901-1903. Quote
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