Paul Michael Posted December 14, 2023 Posted December 14, 2023 Thought this was a Marelli, but couldn't find it in the archives. 100% Al. Then though maybe Soviet. But leaning HEAVILY towards Italy manufacture. No marks on her save the three prong 10a Italian pre-1950 style SCAME plug. Probably had a round central blade (logo) insert but missing now. My time polishing Webers will come in handy here. Any ideas? 4 Quote
Guido Ligorio Posted December 14, 2023 Posted December 14, 2023 Hi this is a late 50's CGE fan ( CGE was the italian division of General Electric ) and you can recognize from the blade also. These were designed in USA headquarters but just for italian market. They were baby blue / dark blue. The cage is missing here. I can date it 1955/56 circa. 1 Quote
David Allen Posted December 14, 2023 Posted December 14, 2023 That is really neat looking! I wonder if it had any sort of cage or other treatment around the blade? I seem to remember something similar to this with a sort of "Saturn rings" shroud around the perimeter of the blade, and a decoration of some type at the top. 1 Quote
Paul Michael Posted December 14, 2023 Author Posted December 14, 2023 48 minutes ago, David Allen said: That is really neat looking! I wonder if it had any sort of cage or other treatment around the blade? I seem to remember something similar to this with a sort of "Saturn rings" shroud around the perimeter of the blade, and a decoration of some type at the top. I searched all the similar ones I remembered, can't find this model at all... I wait for the European members to chime in... And yes there's clearly mounting provisions for a cage. If I can't find a photo or example anywhere, I'll have to see if I can design something appropriate . . . Quote
Doug Wendel Posted December 14, 2023 Posted December 14, 2023 Awesome as a 20' tall sculpture as it appears in the photo. I'd rock that in my garden. 2 Quote
Paul Michael Posted December 14, 2023 Author Posted December 14, 2023 33 minutes ago, Bill Dunlap said: Thanks @Bill Dunlap! My initial thought of Italy was spot on... But it sure does look Soviet too. Anyone have a badge(s) to copy? Quote
John Landstrom Posted January 28, 2024 Posted January 28, 2024 Now that’s a fan with tons of potential for miraculous paint schemes ! Cant wait to see it all dolled up in a George Jetson paint scheme ! Quote
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