Kawasaki/River Double Lever 1928-1929

[Louis Luu]

First one up has engagement and orbital brake.

 

Next up up does not have the brake or engagement?  Original color is black. 

 

[Roger Borg]

Hi Louis, I think I have the same fan as your green one, but came up empty when I searched the tag online.

I would be grateful for any additional info on it that other more resourceful (or knowledgeable) members can provide, as it's quite possibly the coolest thing I own.

Thanks...

Edited February 13, 2022 by Roger Borg

[Terry Fisher]

Those are great fans. Never seen them before your post.

[Bill Dunlap]

Anybody read Kanji? Super cool fans. Japan's house voltage is 100 volts 60 cycle. I've had Japanese electrical equipment before and it runs HOT on 120. The last tag shows 110-120 which makes these usable here. Kawasaki's racing color is green, by the way.

[Louis Luu]

2 hours ago, Roger Borg said:

Hi Louis, I think I have the same fan as your green one, but came up empty when I searched the tag online.

I would be grateful for any additional info on it that other more resourceful (or knowledgeable) members can provide, as it's quite possibly the coolest thing I own.

Thanks...

Good morning Roger.  The fan came in three versions.  The non adjustable one which is the one you have is an earlier oscillating version.  The cage is wrong....But I had told you I modify the cage anyway and it looks great.  The braking mechanism with the oscillation knob was introduce later.  The third one is a non-oscillating version is quite boring.  Now...you need an emblem for your cage!  I will be making some cast Saturn badges for mine.  Yours is free if you want them.  Great fan!

 

I hate the green on mine...that will need to be redone.  I have three of these so far.

Edited February 13, 2022 by Louis Luu

[Louis Luu]

Roger...I'm still researching the Kawasaki/River fan.  There is a museum in Japan that has all three versions of that fan on display.  From what I can see and measure, it would appear River copied the design from the early double Veritys Lever but also added some unique features such as the braking system to adjust the orbital range.  Upon opening up the gearbox...it looks eerily similar to the Century S3 gear box system on the later design.  Also, the knob of the base reminds me of the Marelli switch?  Nonetheless, a very unique fan.  The only thing I don't dig about the fan is the safety cage.  That has got to go.  I like the open cage on yours very much.  You need a Saturn badge to match the orbital motion.

 

Edited February 13, 2022 by Louis Luu

[Roger Borg]

I was told by the collector who passed it to me that it was all original.  Best he was able to date it was 20s, but all other info was scant.

Myself not knowing anything else about it, thought nothing incorrect about the cage.

That said, I might just take you up on the emblem in due time. Very kind, thank you...

[Louis Luu]

1 hour ago, Roger Borg said:

I was told by the collector who passed it to me that it was all original.  Best he was able to date it was 20s, but all other info was scant.

Myself not knowing anything else about it, thought nothing incorrect about the cage.

That said, I might just take you up on the emblem in due time. Very kind, thank you...

I like the modified cage and brass blade!  The original had steel blade...very boring.  I hate the safety cage thing and steel blade. 

[Mel Lagarde]

Awesome fans, guys.   Thanks for posting. 

[Steve Cunningham]

Dan Nguyen or CK Toh will know.

[Roger Borg]

46 minutes ago, Alex Koh said:

Close up image of the badge.

Hi Alex, is this fan yours or did you simply come across it a store?

If you're able, can you please post a pic of the oval label on the base?

Thanks...

[Dan Nguyen]

This is Verity Orbit