Anthony Lindsey Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 (edited) Perusing online for hidden gems and came across this ad for 4 old fans. 1 picture of 4 very crusty fans. Edited January 24, 2024 by Anthony Lindsey 1 Quote
Roger Borg Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 Nice AB CW. Hope you picked it up... Quote
Jim Kovar Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 1 hour ago, Roger Borg said: Nice AB CW. Hope you picked it up... The Manning Bowman is the pick of the litter,... not! 1 Quote
Anthony Lindsey Posted January 24, 2024 Author Posted January 24, 2024 I did. Got home and started cleaning it. 6 Quote
John Landstrom Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 (edited) It looks like brass showing through on the pic of the backside of the motor. Are the motor housing and base all painted over brass or is it steel? Looks like a fun project ! Edited January 24, 2024 by John Landstrom Quote
Michael Rathberger Posted January 24, 2024 Posted January 24, 2024 Nothing wrong with that. Well done. 1 Quote
Anthony Lindsey Posted January 24, 2024 Author Posted January 24, 2024 The fan is all brass that has been blued like a gun barrel. The bluing is 110 years old and is showing it's age. Quote
Russ Huber Posted January 25, 2024 Posted January 25, 2024 1915-18 models. Off the market for 19 season. 2 Quote
Russ Huber Posted January 25, 2024 Posted January 25, 2024 6 hours ago, Anthony Lindsey said: The fan is all brass that has been blued like a gun barrel. The bluing is 110 years old and is showing it's age. 1 Quote
Anthony Lindsey Posted February 28, 2024 Author Posted February 28, 2024 Glad to report it's up and running. 20240227_083318.mp4 Quote
Michael Rathberger Posted February 28, 2024 Posted February 28, 2024 That is quiet, well done. 1 Quote
Mel Lagarde Posted February 29, 2024 Posted February 29, 2024 Very very nice. Well done with great original finish. A nice fan for your collection. Thank you for posting for us. 1 Quote
Anthony Lindsey Posted February 29, 2024 Author Posted February 29, 2024 Shout out to Darryl for the brush barrel and caps/springs/brushes. Quote
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