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Battery Powered Fans

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Manhattan No. 2 Electric Desk Fan The top badge reads Manhattan No.2 Motor. This D C Battery Powered Electric Desk Fan has its original blades and cage. The fan stands approx. 12" tall and the brass cage is 10" dia.

The body has a great look with the cast iron circular open frame design. The paint is approx. 90% and there are gold highlights. The cast iron base has paw feet.

It is in very nice cosmetic condition but does not run. It spins easily, but nothing happened when I hooked it up to a DC power source.

This unusual Direct Current Electric Fan is super nice piece of American Electrical History that will display well and be a great addition to the old office, electrical, scientific or related collection!

Fine . . . . . . $1295.00      SOLD!!

Manhattan #1 Battery Powered Fan Motor   This small fan motor has been repainted. The brush holders are there, but no copper strips, and one nut is missing. These small battery powered fan motors date from shortly after the turn of the century. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!  

Fine . . . . . $225.00        SOLD!!

Manhattan #3 Battery Electric Fan  This is a small non oscillating 6 volt battery powered electric fan. The fan looks pretty good and retains most of its original paint. These came in different sizes and were sold from the backs of magazines and from novelty catalogs.

Good . . . . . .$495.00        SOLD

Armature Bell Co. Newark NJ  # 1 Battery Fan Motor   The cast iron base on this unusual small battery powered electric fan motor is marked Pat Appl'd For, the company name, Armature Bell Co.,  and location Newark NJ.  The brass ID tag on the top carries the same info. The cosmetic condition is very nice with 90% or more of the original finish. The brass parts have a nice even patina and it has not been polished or messed with. There is no fan blade, and the patent calls for any suitable blade to be used. It weighs approx. 5 lbs all told.  

There was little info to be found on the internet concerning the manufacturer or other examples of the fan itself. A Google search turned up one example that was found in Australia and was discussed on the AFCA / fan clubs forum a few years ago. From that conversation one learns the design was issued a patent to Frank Hofbauer on Nov 20 1894. The patent # is 529,385 and is viewable using a Google search. Ads from the era suggest it was called the Hillhouse Primary Battery Fan Motor. A different ad refers to a similar looking design as the "Beaver Fan". It would date from the general period of the mid 1890's to early 1900's.

This early electric fan motor came from the descendant of a fellow, Haven S McCrillis, who worked for Thomas Edison one summer while attending MIT. This was during the same era when Edison was producing his famous electric battery fan. The undocumented verbal story was that this was one of a number of pieces Haven received from Edison during that period of employ. A fun factoid. Nice.

Good + . . . . . $3495.00    SOLD!!

Manhattan #1 Electric Motor   Different!!    

Good . . . . . 175.00       SOLD!!

Western Electric 12" Bi-Polar / Open Frame Electric Fan  I believe it would date from just after the turn of the century. The cosmetic condition of this early desk fan is very nice. It appears as if someone began to restore it and stopped. The motor housings are brass and have been polished, not painted.  The cast iron base has tabbed feet and lots of original paint.  I believe the paint on the body is original. The brass cage is nice and has a nicely marked correct badge. The brass blades are nice and not kinked, bent, or damaged. The windings look good and the switch looks good but I could not get it to run. I went inside and hooked up some wires, and installed a new brush, but could not get anything to happen. I mean nothing. No hum, no noise, nothing. I tried to test different aspects and got power here and there, and conflicting results elsewhere. Assume it does not run.

Good  . . . . . $2500.00     SOLD!!

Western Electric Bi-Polar Fan This fan is in nice looking cosmetic condition, but I could not get it to run. The blade and cage are nice, great badge, switch looks good etc. Not sure what  the issue is.

Good . . . . . SOLD!!

Manhattan  # 3 Fan Motor / Electric Motor  These came in different sizes and with or with out fan blades. They were sold in magazines of the era and promoted to fill just about any need in the desire to sell another one to the consumer. 

Good  . . . . . SOLD!!

Electric Fans
AC & AC / DC Current

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Western Electric 12" "Tank" Electric Desk Fan  Western Electric was a maker of telephones and telegraphy. They did not make fans, they simply marketed other with their name applied. I believe this was made by Westinghouse. They call these electric fans Tanks because of the size and weight of the electric motor. It is a good choice, they were built like a tank and will run forever. This one is sitting in my window and I still fire it up a few times a year when it gets really hot outside and in. Even hot air moving by feels good in a "dry heat" like here.

This early electric fan has a stamped badge which means it is an later version while those with cutout badges are a bit earlier. This style motor superseded the earlier Pancake motors that fans had. It is in cosmetically pretty nice condition. It has 95% of the original paint, and the guard is OK . The blades are straight. It runs. The switch works but it needs a new cord from it to the head as I have had to tape this one to keep it from shorting the cotton covering is so bad.

Fine . . . . . $275.00    SOLD!!

Western Electric 16" Bi-Polar Electric Desk Fan  This was restored well enough to look at when on a shelf on display. Restored meaning poorly repainted.   If you want it to run, and look really good it needs attention / further restoration. The cage has several breaks loose joints. There is no switch in the base. It is wired direct drive, and I did not bother plugging it in. It is being sold as is - as for restoration. 

Good -  . . . . . $1000.00       SOLD!!

General Electric 190 / 220 Volt Pancake Motor 12" Brass Blade Fan w/ Ribbed Base & Trunnion Mount   No cage. Original paint looks good. Badge says 190 / 220 volts 

Fine . . . . . $750.00            SOLD!!

Westinghouse 12" "Tank" Electric Desk Fan   They call these electric fans Tanks because of the size and weight of the motor. It is a good choice, they were built like tank, and will run forever. This one is sitting in my window and I still fire it up a few times a year when it gets really hot outside and in. Even hot air moving by feels good in a "dry Heat" like here.

This early fan has a cutout badge which means it is an earlier version and dates from just after the turn of the century. This style motor superseded the earlier Pancake motors that fans had. It is in cosmetically pretty nice condition. It has 95% of the original paint, and the guard is OK . The blades are straight. It runs. The switch works but it needs a new cord as I have had to tape this one to keep it from shorting the cotton covering is so bad. .

Good . . . . .$295.00        SOLD!

Westinghouse 12" Hawthorne 6 Vane "Tank" Electric Desk Fan  This is essentially the same fan as above, but with a different badge, and a 6 vane fan blade. It does not work. It does not even hum, so I assume there is a loose wire inside the head. The switch has a chuck out of it, but I looked it over and it seemed OK. There is a missing wire on the cage, and one loose one as well.

Good . . . . .$195.00       SOLD!

Emerson 110 Volt Induction Motor 12" Brass 4 Blade Fan w/ Ribbed Base  This fan dates from right around the turn of the century. Original paint looks pretty good. It runs well on just one speed. I played with it as much of the original 3 wire cord from the head to switch was bare. My efforts did not improve the function. The switch looks fine. Somebody else had been inside before me as there are wire nuts tying the wires above the switch together, Further efforts trying to figure what is what or if the other speeds can be brought back easily would be above my pay grade. It is what it is, an early Emerson Fan.

Good . . . . . $400.00              SOLD!!

Emerson Type 29646 3 Speed Oscillating 12" Electric Desk Fan  It runs on all 3 speeds but you have to hold the switch lever just so on the 2 slower speeds. I looked at the switch and it is just dirty and needs the contacts cleaned. Oscillator works well. Newer cord. Cord from base to head is frayed. Brass Parker blades are nice. Steel cage is good.  Original paint is 80% or so with losses mostly on the base.  

Good + . . . . . $225.00    SOLD!!

Emerson 24668 16" Oscillating Electric Desk Fan  Runs great at all three positions, but not much of a speed difference that I can hear. Big, heavy, and very graphic w/ its 6 blade design. Brass blades / steel cage. Blades pretty straight noting one small wave in one.Oscillator works, but click adjust is hard to move.  Minor losses to paint at base, the rest is pretty nice.

Good + . . . . . $275.00     SOLD!!

General Electric 6" Series G Desk Fan The fan is near mint and all original. The cord has seen better days  A neat little fan. Different!    

Good +. . . . . 95.00       SOLD!!

6" Polar Cub Fan w/ Original Box   The box has seen better days. The fan is like new and runs well. No kinked blades. Near 100% of the finish. Fresh to the market and nice!!

Fine  . . . . . $125.00       SOLD!!

12" Beaded Base 6 Blade Electric Desk Fan  The badge is gone and I do not know the maker. The nickeled blade has 6 blades and is pretty nice. Note how it is mounted with a screw on nut at the front. General Electric perhaps?  There is no switch in the base or on the back of the pancake motor. The pancake motor does have external terminals.  I did not bother hooking it up. It is being sold as is - as for restoration. 

Good   . . . . . $795.00       SOLD!!

Emerson Two Speed Wall Mount Electric Fan Type 78646-BC- Military Issue Navy Ship  Runs quiet, smoothly and strong on both speeds.110 volt alternating current. New cord.   Losses to paint. Nice!! 

Good  . . . . . $125.00       SOLD!!

Robbins & Myers 12" Feather Vane Oscillator Electric Desk Fan  All original and as nice as one could ask for.A rare and hard to find fan.  Minor losses to the paint in the switch area, the rest is super.Considered by many to be the finest vane oscillator made. Its design allows it to work even when tilted unlike most other vane oscillator designs.  The vane is a very delicate celluloid. It runs on all three speeds but the oscillator starts to give up on the slowest. I think it just needs a bit of oil / lube job after having sat idle for 70 years or so.  Very nice!!

Good . . . . . $6000.00        SOLD!!

General Electric 12" Beaded Base 4 Blade Electric Desk Fan  The badge calls it off a a type A. The blades appear to have been trimmed. The pancake motor has terminals and the switch on the back.   All the patent dates on the tag are from before 1900.  I did not hook it up. It is being sold as is - ready for your restoration. 

Good   . . . . . $350.00      SOLD!!

Emerson 8" type 14644 Electric Fan Desk Fan This small desk fan looks pretty good and retains most of its original paint. The blades are good and not cracked or dinged up. The switch appears to be in good condition and is not cracked. The cage is nice. The cord has been replaced. It runs OK.

Good . . . . . .$195.00       SOLD

Emerson Electric Mfg. Co. Model # 29646 12"  Electric Desk Fan  Runs like a top on two of what looks to be a 3 speed switch. Brass blades, steel cage. Oscillates as it should.  Lots of original paint.  Nice!!

Good . . . . . $195.00        SOLD!!

Emerson 16" 6 Blade Electric Desk Fan  This Emerson fan runs like a top.It operates on all three speeds and just hums along but the arm for the oscillator is broken. The other detraction is the base got wet and there is almost no paint left there after I cleaned it. The top portion is fine and original. The switch is OK. A nice graphic fan that will look great after a paint job.  A nice fan at a great price.

Good . . . . .$95.00        SOLD! 

Hamilton Beach 1920's Electric Desk Fan   This is a great looking small vintage electric desk fan. It is nickel plate over cast iron, and the plating is in super condition and should buff out nicely if that is the look you want. I think it looks great the way it is. I suppose one would call it Art Deco era or look with the style of the sloped square base. It runs well but the screw holding the cage and motor housing on one side is stripped. Looking inside I see the threaded boss is broken off. This does not affect use or look, it is just loose.

These date from the 20's or so when Hamilton Beach was producing a number of products for the new emerging consumer class in America. They are probably best known for their kitchen mixers, but they also made a number of other electrical appliances.  A nice looking fan for the collection, or early decor look. 
 

Good . . . . .$95.00        SOLD!

Wesco Supply Co. of St Louis 16" Electric "Tank" Desk Fan  This early cast iron beaded base fan was made by Emerson and tagged Wesco Supply Co an outfit based in St. Louis who marked Emerson fans back near the turn of the century. They offered similar looking fans with both a pancake style motor, and this tank like model. It dates from just after the turn of the century to around 1910 or so. It runs well and pumps out an incredible amount of air once it gets up to speed.

This unusual large fan is in very nice condition with 90% or so of the original finish remaining. It is a 2 speed and the switch is good and operates properly. The brass wire cage is good. I got this with an aluminum blade installed on it. I changed that out for this proper era / looking brass blade. I will include the aluminum blade if that is something you want. I see no other issues. A nice fan for use or the collection.  

Fine . . . . .$595.00       SOLD!!

Emerson Model 910 Electric Fan  This is a hard to find model. It is a non oscillating one. The fan looks pretty good and retains most of its original paint.

Good . . . . . .$695.00        SOLD

GE Pancake Motor Electric Fan  This is a small non oscillating electric fan with an early cast iron base.  The fan looks pretty good and retains a lot of its original paint but is probably going to need to be restored to get it back to running.

Good . . . . . .$295.00        SOLD

Emerson Electric Fan  This is a small non oscillating fan. The fan looks pretty good and retains most of its original paint.

Good . . . . . .$95.00        SOLD

GE / General Electric 12" Electric "Pancake" Motor Fan w/ Dome Beaded Base    This c1903 12" GE fan has a 5 speed   switch in the beaded high dome base. This early cast iron fan has a full beaded base, and the trunion allows for the motor to tilt.  There is a lot of info stamped into the brass tag at the top of the motor and I have shown this in the pics. It is marked 110 volts, and 60 cycles

The switch works / clicks in all the positions but it only runs properly on the top two speeds. I replace the cord and head wire, and did not see any broken or missing wires in the base or switch. I did nothing to the head. The overall cosmetic condition is nice noting the base has little paint left on it.. The original blade and proper cage are nice.

 A very nice example of a very hard to find beaded base pancake motor General Electric desk fan.

Good . . . . .$695.00       SOLD!!

Emerson Model 1510 Beaded Base Electric Fan. This fan looks pretty good and retains most of its original paint. The blades are good and not cracked or dinged up. The switch appears to be in good condition and is not cracked. The cage is nice. The cord is gone, and the wires were pulled out from the back of the fan. After I went in and connected these back up and put on a new cord nothing happened. I do not know if this was because I did it backwards, wrong, or if it came apart as I was putting it back together. In any case it was completely silent when I plugged it in, no hum, no noise, nothing.

Good . . . . . .$295.00       SOLD

Edison
Fans / Dynamos / Meters
 & More

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Thomas A. Edison Battery Powered Electric Pen / Pencil / Copy Machine  The Edison Battery Powered Electric Pen is said to have been the first commercially produced and marketed electrically or motor driven appliance produced and sold. It is a rare and desirable piece of American history. The idea came from Edison's work with telegraphy, and he was granted a patent for this idea on August 8th 1876. The patent # is 180857 and it can be viewed at either Google Patents, or the Patent Office.

Although ads claimed that in excess of 60,000 were produced extensive research has determined that number to be closer to 10,000. Today there are just a handful known in the hands of private collectors, museums or other institutions. There is a site on the internet called http://www.electricpen.org/ that has a registry for these, and they have documented just 39 of them. It is a very informative site with a very detailed chronology / history of the development in addition to the registry they have.

The idea was that when hooked up to the electrical source, a battery in this case, the motor would drive the needle up and down punching holes in the paper below and producing the original from which a true copy could be produced using the original like a stencil. The literature claimed 50 punctures per second, or 3,000 per minute. The electric pen was sold as part of a complete duplicating outfit. This included the pen, a cast-iron holder, the wet-cell battery and its stand, and a  flatbed duplicating press. After creating an original document with the electric pen the user would then use that as a stencil applying ink, rolling it, creating copies in the press. The idea was an instant success, but short lived as new and different technologies made it obsolete just a few years later.

This example is unmarked with either a serial # or patent info that some had. As can be seen in the Electric pen site's directory linked above, this is typical. I believe that makes it an earlier example but am not sure about that. The overall condition is good. I put a continuity tester on it, but did not try to power it up. The needle portion is intact. The windings are exposed and look to have lost their cloth covers I have seen on some others. I have seen other examples both with and without covered coils  The wheel still has a lot of its original nickel plating and there is a lot of the original red highlighting remaining on the body or frame that is japanned.

Another rare Edison piece for the discerning collector looking for the rarest and best pieces to add to their collection.

Good + . . . . .$8750.00       SOLD!

Thomas A. Edison 6 Blade Electric Battery Fan Motor  This minty nice looking example of a rare and desirable battery powered Edison Fan is the nicest I have ever handled. This fan was carefully cleaned and beautifully restored to original running condition a well known and recognized restorer of and authority on Edison Fans. It has a 6 blade fan blade that is properly marked Edison on each blade. 6 blade Edison Fans are much rarer than the much more commonly seen unmarked 4 blade version typically seen. The brass basket style cage looks great as well. The Edison ID tag with no serial number is on the side.  As nice as one could ever ask for. Super!

Fine  . . . . . SOLD!!

Thomas A. Edison Electric Battery Fan Motor Paint loss, lots of remaining decoration. No blade or cage. Nickeled ID tag with no serial number. Untested.  Nice!!

Good  . . . . . $2750.00      SOLD!!

Thomas A. Edison Battery Powered Electric Fan Motor  The Edison Electric Fan Motor derives its name from Thomas Alva Edison the inventor and patent holder for this design electric fan motor. These early electric fans were powered by 6 volt DC batteries. Edison fans and motors of this design were one of the first commercially viable uses of electricity sold and utilized in America.It is a historically significant piece of electrical apparatus in that regard.

These early battery powered electric motors were offered as just a simple motor, as fans with 4 or 6 blades, and with or without a cage. They could also be had with a different base than the tripod fan base seen here, mounted on a board, or there was also a very desirable and hard to find version of this fan offered with a wall-mount base.

This Edison fan motor is in nice condition and shows minimal amounts of wear and minor paint chips. The brass ID tag on the top has a serial number of 10165 which I believe dates it from right around the turn of the century. I have had these numbered all the way into the 15,000 range.   The copper strip brushes look original and good. I do not see anything wrong with the windings. The Edison name on one side is present and nice. A very nice example of a very hard to find early electric fan motor. Nice!! 

Good +  . . . . . $2750.00      SOLD!!

Thomas A. Edison Battery Powered Electric Fan Motor  The Edison Electric Fan Motor derives its name from Thomas Alva Edison the inventor and patent holder for this design electric fan motor. These early electric fans were powered by 6 volt DC batteries. Edison fans and motors of this design were one of the first commercially viable uses of electricity sold and utilized in America.It is a historically significant piece of electrical apparatus in that regard.

These early motors were offered as just a simple motor, as fans with 4 or 6 blades, and with or without a cage. They could also be had with a different base than the tripod fan base seen here, mounted on a board, or there was also a very desirable and hard to find version of this fan offered with a wall-mount base.

This Edison fan motor is in nice condition and shows minimal amounts of wear and minor paint chips. The brass ID tag on the top has a serial number of 7202 which I believe dates it from right around the turn of the century. I have had these numbered all the way into the 15,000 range.   The copper strip brushes look original and good. I do not see anything wrong with the windings. A very nice example of a very hard to find early electric fan motor.

Fine . . . . .$2000.00 - 4000.00         SOLD!!

Thomas A. Edison 110 Volt DC Electric Fan Motor w/ 3 Speed Switch  At first glance it looks like any other battery powered Edison Fan, but this one has a few subtle differences. The title and pics says it all. Super!!!

Fine . . . . .   SOLD!!

Thomas A. Edison Battery Powered DC Electric Fan Motor  This T. A. Edison battery powered fan motor is in nice overall cosmetic condition. Minor losses to the paint and decoration. It runs well on a 6 volt battery.

The blade and cage look OK but the cage supports appear to be after market creations that are not original. These early Edison fans are getting harder and harder to find.

Good + . . . . . $3750.00           SOLD!!

Thomas A. Edison Battery Powered Electric Fan Motor  This Edison fan motor is in Good + condition and still retains well over 80% of the original paint. The brass ID tag on the top has a serial number of 6365 which dates it from right around the turn of the century or a bit before. I do not see anything wrong with the windings but one of the copper strip brushes and the screw to hold it is missing. It still has its cord attached.

This Edison Electric Fan Motor derives its name from Thomas Alva Edison the famous inventor and patent holder for this design electric fan motor. These early electric fans were powered by 6 volt DC batteries. Edison fans and motors of this design were one of the first commercially viable uses of electricity sold and utilized in America.It is a historically significant piece of electrical apparatus in that regard.

A nice example of a very hard to find early electric fan motor that will make for a great addition to the collection.

Good + + . . . . .    SOLD!!

Thomas A. Edison Battery Powered Electric Fan Motor  This Edison battery powered fan motor is in OK condition and still retains lots of original paint. The brass ID tag on the top has NO serial number and I am not sure where that fits into the scheme of things date wise. It has not been cleaned or messed with, and is being offered as found. I do not see anything wrong with the windings and it has both carbon brushes.

This Edison Electric Fan Motor derives its name from Thomas Alva Edison the famous inventor of different electrical and telegraphy related devices and patent holder for this design electric fan motor. These early electric fans were powered by 6 volt DC batteries. Edison fans and motors of this design were one of the first commercially viable uses of electricity sold and utilized in America.It is a historically significant piece of electrical apparatus in that regard.

A good example of a very hard to find early electric fan motor that will make for a great addition to the collection and is the perfect candidate for a restoration.

Good . . . . .     SOLD!!

Thomas A. Edison Battery Powered Electric Fan Motor  This Edison battery powered fan motor is in very nice condition. It has a nickel plated blade which may not be original. The paint and all other aspects are very nice. It really just needs a cage.

Good + . . . . .    SOLD!!

Thomas A. Edison Battery Powered Electric Fan Motor  This Edison battery powered fan motor is in very nice condition.

Good + . . . . .    SOLD!!

Edison Battery Powered Electric Fan Motor The Edison Electric Fan motor derives its name from the Thomas Edison the inventor and patent holder for this design. These first electric fans were powered by batteries. Edison  fan motors used 6 volt batteries and his fan / electric motor was one of the first commercially viable uses of electricity sold and utilized in America. These motors were offered as a fan, with or without a cage, or as just a simple motor with a different base than the tripod fan base seen here. There was also a very desirable version of this fan offered with a wall-mount base.

This fan motor is in nice condition and just shows normal amounts of wear and tear one would expect from an electric fan that was over 100 years old. The brass ID tag on the top is present. I do not see a serial number. It also has an oil tube coming from the rear bearing I have not seen on the others of these I have owned or seen in the past. The brushes look original and good. I do not see anything wrong with the windings. I think it will look even better cleaned up a bit.

Good . . . . . . SOLD

T. A. Edison Battery Powered Electric Fan  The Edison Electric Fan derives its name from Thomas Alva Edison the inventor and patent holder for this design electric fan motor. These early electric fans were powered by 6 volt DC batteries. Edison fans and motors were one of the first commercially viable uses of electricity sold and utilized in America.It is a historically significant piece of electrical apparatus.

These motors were offered as a fan, with or without a cage, or as just a simple motor. They could be had with a different base than the tripod fan base seen here, mounted on a board, or there was also a very desirable version of this fan offered with a wall-mount base.

This fan motor is in nice condition and shows minimal amounts of wear and minor paint chips. It is not a high gloss pant, but I think it is original. The brass ID tag on the top is present with a serial number of 15052 which i believe would be right near the end of its production period. . The copper strip brushes look original and good. I do not see anything wrong with the windings. It will look even better cleaned up a bit more. A very nice example of a very hard to find fan motor.

Very Good . . . . .SOLD!

Edison Battery Powered Electric Fan w/ Cage & Battery Jar This one is near mint. This fan motor is in super original condition and shows minimal amounts of wear. The brass ID tag on the top is present. The brushes look original and good. A nice example of a hard to find fan.

Fine . . . . . . SOLD

Edison Battery Powered Electric Fan Motor The Edison Electric Fan derives its name from the Thomas Edison the inventor and patent holder for this design. These electric fans were powered by 6 volt batteries. Edison fans were one of the first commercially viable uses of electricity in America. They were offered as a fan, with or without a cage, or as just a simple motor with a different base than the tripod fan base seen here. There was also a very desirable version of this fan offered with a wall-mount base.

This fan motor is in super original condition and just shows normal amounts of wear and tear one would expect from an electric fan that was over 100 years old. The brass ID tag on the top is present. The brushes look original and good. A nice example of a hard to find fan.

Good +. . . . . .   SOLD

Thomas Edison's Edison Electric Light Co. 5 Kilo Watt No. 2 Dynamo / Electric Motor   Base measures approx. 19" x 42". The name plate on both sides cracked when it was banged moving it. The plates are complete and can be repaired or recast. The plate on one side has two patent dates, Aug 22 1882, and September 19 1882. The plate on the other side reads Edison Machine Works - Builders - Schenectady NY. 2 and No. 225. I think it is a 5 Kilo Watt. Also note it has a light socket on the top.

It has been in storage on a warehouse shelf for years. It has not been tested or run and is being sold as is. I am acting as a broker for this, and after I have a firm commitment to purchase we can discuss payment and freight shipping. It is located in the Midwest, and there is no further info as to provenance, if it has been worked on, or if it is operational.  

Good . . . . .     SOLD!!

Thomas Edison's "The Edison System" 1.5 Kilo Watt Dynamo / Electric Motor   The plate on one side reads Edison General Electric Co. Schenectady Works. The plate calls off the size as 1.5 Kilo Watts and 38.0 volts. The other side says "The Edison System" Patented and has three patent dates - Aug 22 1882, September 19 1882, and October 10 1882. The base measures approx. 22 x 14.

It has been in storage on a warehouse shelf for years. It has not been tested or run and is being sold as is. I am acting as a broker for this, and after I have a firm commitment to purchase we can discuss payment and freight shipping. It is located in the Midwest, and there is no further info as to provenance, if it has been worked on, or if it is operational.

Good . . . . .       SOLD!!

"Edison Machine Works Builders" 110 Volt 2.3 Amp Electric Dynamo / Generator The cast plate on one side reads "The Edison Machine Works Builders" Schenectady NY - 110 Volts - 2.3 Amps.

The brass plate on the other side reads The Edison Electric Light Co. and has 4 patent dates. It reads Patented Dec 23 79 - Aug 22 82 - Sept 19 82 - Oct 10 82.

 This c. 1880s Thomas Edison's Dynamo is probably one of the finest condition examples of this RARE and desirable Edison Dynamo known. There are just minor losses to it's original paint and it is in fine overall condition! All other aspects are in fine condition including the windings, controls, and switch. There are no casting problems or cracks. A truly superb example!!

Picture this rare piece of electrical history in the lobby of your corporate headquarters, or in your museum devoted to antique electrical devices. This rare and desirable Edison Dynamo deserves a special place to be admired and cherished for the importance it has in relation to Thomas Edison and the development and history of electrical power in America. To just call this early and rare Edison Dynamo rare would be an understatement. Opportunity!!

I have been told this has been restored and is not original. I have provided enough pics for you to determine if that is actually true or not. I do not need to hear further critiques of the condition or originality as part of any negotiation or offer.

Fine . . . . . $        SOLD!!

Thomas A. Edison 1882 type "Z" # 295 "Mary Ann" Dynamo / Electric Generator  Thomas Edison's type "Z" dynamo of 1882 was known as "Long Legged or Long Waisted Mary Ann" by the Edison staff. This Edison Dynamo is probably the finest original condition example of this RARE and desirable Edison machine known. There are just minor losses to it's original paint and it is in fine overall condition!  All other aspects are in fine original condition including the windings and controls. There are no casting problems or cracks. A truly superb example!!

Research has shown that this early electrical machine was made at the Edison machine works in New York city in 1882. There were only 400 made (age & number confirmed by Dr. Paul Israel of Rutgers University) and just a handful have survived. The Henry ford museum in MI. stated that they had never seen one with original paint and Hal Wallace of the Smithsonian agrees. In correspondence he said that theirs, which is on display, is a repaint!  This Edison "Mary Ann" stands just under 6' tall & weighs over 1000 pounds.

Picture this rare and commanding piece of electrical history in the lobby of your corporate headquarters, or just inside the doors of the museum devoted to antique electrical devices you are creating. This rare and desirable piece deserves a special place to be admired and cherished for the importance it has in relation to the development and history of electrical power in America. To just call this early and rare Antique Edison Dynamo rare would be an understatement.  Opportunity!!

Fine . . . . . SOLD!!

Thomas Edison Konowatt Electric Motor   The motor tag says Konowatt by Thomas Edison. I believe it is from an Edison record player phonograph or some other Edison product. Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 30.00      SOLD!!

Miniature Edison Electric Motor / Dynamo / Generator  I have seen a couple of these over the years, and the same design with the name Franklin leading one to believe they were something offered up at an exposition or fair or something like that It probably dates from the 1870's -1890's and is a pretty rare piece.

Good . . . . . .$750.00  SOLD

Thomas Edison Mary-Ann Dynamo / Electric Motor Model Wonderful representation. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours. Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $495.00     SOLD!!

Electric Fans
w/ Odd or Exotic Oscillators

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Robbins & Myers 16" Feather Vane Oscillator Electric Desk Fan This large Robbins & Myers 16" Electric Feather Vane Oscillator Fan runs like a top. It is a rare fan that is in great cosmetic condition. The feather vane and aux. pieces to make it oscillate are long gone.This fan is a project and priced accordingly.

The rest of the fan, including brass cage and badge are very nice. The fan blades are nice with no kinks bends or damage.The paint is well over 90% and will buff out nicely. The switch is present and looks good and it runs on all the buttons although it is hard to hear more than two speeds. Just find the missing vane parts and you are ready to go.

Good + . . . . .$4000.00 - 6000.00        SOLD!

Verity "Orbit" 12" Oscillating Electric Fan A great design. In addition to going back and forth, the head revolves and goes in an up and down circle - a revolving orbit. Hence the name "Orbit" The fan runs smooth and strong with some motor noise once it gets going. Sometimes you need to push the blade to get it going. The Orbiting feature works well once it is going. There are a couple of apologies. One cage strut has a repair as seen in the pics. Also the cast iron bracket below the head has a weld repair. This is shown in the last pics.

There are numerous videos on You Tube that can be viewed of examples operating. Veritys fans originate from England and I read many ended up in South America. They made several different models as well. This example is 110 volt alternating current and has just one speed. The tag also says it is Pat Apld. For, so I assume it is an earlier model. Minor losses to paint. Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $1950.00      SOLD!!

Westinghouse 12" Electric "Tank" Desk Fan w/ Vane Oscillator   This style electric fans are referred to as Tanks because of the size and weight of the electric motor. It is a good choice, they were built like a tank and will run forever.This early electric fan has a stamped badge which means it is an later version while those with cutout badges are a bit earlier. This style "tank" motor superseded the earlier Pancake motors that fan makers initially used. This example dates from the early 1900's and has the hard to find mechanical vane oscillator Westinghouse used before changing over to the more common later gear driven model oscillators.

 This fan is in pristine original condition. It has 98% of the original paint with just one loss on the back of the motor as I have shown. The cage / guard is very nice. The blades are straight. It runs like a top. The switch works properly but I only hear 2 speeds when it is put on the three tabs of the switch. I do not know why. The cord looks new, but has a couple of taped nicks where it must have hit the blades at some point. A super condition fan all original and ready to go.  

Fine . . . . .$1295.00        SOLD!!

Western Electric 16" Electric "Tank" Desk Fan w/ Vane Oscillator   This 16" Western Electric Vane Oscillator Electric Fan is marked "Hawthorne Formerly Victor" on the motors ID tag. This fan is a project and priced accordingly. It has a few condition issues but is worthy of a restoration. First, the rod and fins for the vane oscillator are missing. The brackets to hold it are present. The rest of the brass cage and Western Electric badge are very nice. The fan blades are nice with no kinks bends or damage.

The top half of the fan looks good, but the motor is not working and I see broken / burned wires in the windings. The original paint on the motor and stem is nice. There are major losses to the paint on the base. The information badge is nice. When I popped the back off and removed the commutator the spring loaded brass piece seen in the last pic just fell out. I am not even sure what it is.   The switch looks good, but I did nothing to test it. It is what it is, ready to be worked on and is being sold as is. I will remove the blade and cage for shipping, and pack it carefully. Please look at all the pics to see the details and condition.

Fair . . . . .$495.00        SOLD!!

General Electric 12" Sidewinder Fan The last fellow cleaned and painted this rare fan. His attempt at a restoration. It looks OK, but not as good as those I have seen professionally done. GE introduced these fans, their first oscillator in approx 1909. It was shortly after that they moved on to a more conventional design, making these sidewinders a pretty scarce model to come by. This is the 12"  model. It operates, but I am selling it as a display piece and do not support or give lifetime warranties on electrical appliances. It does work, and works fine when I use it.

Good . . . . . .$1295.00         SOLD

1920's General Electric Fan This is about the smallest fan they made having 6" blades. The body is pressed steel. The condition of the green finish is like new and original. The blades are brass. The bottom cover plate is marked Series G and AC / DC.  Look at all the pics to see how nice this is.

Fine . . . . .$125.00       SOLD!!

GE / General Electric Beaded Base "Pancake" Motor 12" Electric Fan   This is an early 12" GE fan with a 2 speed  "pancake" motor w/ the switch in the rear of the motor. This was a short-lived design before GE moved the switch to the base and after 1906 to a larger or wider "tank" type motor. This early fan has a cast iron beaded base, and there is no trunion or provision to tilt the motor head as on later models.  There is a lot of info stamped into the brass band that runs around the center of the motor, and I have shown this in the pics. The bottom line says it is the property of the P.F. Co.  The last patent on the info band is 1890, but I believe this fan dates from a bit later than that and from right around the turn of the century   The tag says it is a type UL and form B but I have no info on what that means. It is marked 110 volts, and 60 cycles

This fan shows minimal amounts of wear and a lot of the original black finish remains on the motor and base. The overall condition is very nice noting that the brass blade is a later replacement that I had to work on to fit. The original blade was damaged in shipping and is beyond repair with one blade broken off. The cage is nice. The switch operates, and the motor runs very quiet and very smoothly.

 A very nice example of a very hard to find beaded base pancake motor General Electric desk fan.

Very Good . . . . .$795.00       SOLD!!

Bankers & Ceiling
Fans

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Savory Airator Banker's or Office Fan The patent for this unusual fan was issued on March 18th 1925. The idea was that this design or style blade configuration would be less apt to blow your important papers off of your desk. I t would work in that capacity, and it would certainly circulate the air in a stuffy office, but the reality is it just pushed out less air in different directions than a typical style fixed or oscillating fan from the same time period. I'll take my tank Westinghouse humming away any day.

This fan is made of some sort of alloy / pot metal that has begun to deteriorate and there is some cracking and spalling evident in the surface. As can be seen in the picture there has been some losses of material on the body on the back side. Overall it is sound and not in danger if crumbling away.

Inside, the ceramic 3 way switch is perfect, and the fan and motor operates on all of its speeds.. Above that are a series of 4 holes that were used to hold the motor and blade up in place, 2 of these screw mount holes have cracked and broken away. The head is in place now and the fan operates as it should, being held with the remaining 2 screws. To be proper and completely useable this would have to be addressed with some sort of fix. I am pricing this accordingly, at far less than I have seen them offered, or what I have sold nicer ones for.

Good . . . . . .$695.00        SOLD

Menominee Banker's / Office Fan 

Fine. . . . . .       SOLD

Westinghouse Ceiling Fan  This was running and on display in a collection years ago. It has been in storage for 30+ years since then!  Blades are present & proper (see pics).  It appears it was restored?   Nice!!

Fine  . . . . . $195.00    SOLD!!

Robbins & Myers 56" Ceiling Fan  This Robbins & Myers Ceiling Fan runs smoothly.The ID tag calls it off as List #1254. I believe it is called a  model F. It weighs a good 60 - 70 lbs. if not more.  It is in great cosmetic condition with well over 80% of the original black finish. The blades look to be original and have little or no finish on them. The blades are OK, but will need to be finished.  It looks is as if somebody started to refinish them years ago, and stopped. There is an extra blade included.

Note that the entire lower motor housing rotates with the blade assembly when it is running. It has great visual appeal with all of that turning. It is currently wired so that the hanging light socket with a fuse in it is the on / off switch.I did not go any further into it to determine if  was designed to run at different speeds. It is just a simple on and off at this time. In reading up on them it seems there should be a rotating switch instead of that light socket.

Good + . . . . . $600.00     SOLD!!

Hot Air & Water Powered
Fans

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Nickel Plated Desktop Hot Air Fan I have seen these fans described as being European or Argentinean in origin.  In either case, this is a very nice example and it is fully operational  The nickel plating is dull and spotty in areas, but the overall condition is very nice. It is pretty amazing that one would think that it was a viable idea to cool oneself with a fan that was being powered by a hot flame, but I suppose if electricity was not an option and the humidity was high enough that anything resembling moving air would be a welcome relief. There is no name plaque or other identifying marks, and there does not appear that there ever was on this one.  Enjoy!

Good . . . . . .$795.00      SOLD

Bates Water Powered Wall Mount Fan  This is the nicest example of a wall mount water powered fan that you will ever see. The fan is NOS and I doubt ever had water run through it. The bracket was on the wall and its fan was removed from the socket for one reason or another and this one was sitting nearby to take its place but never made it. They must have bought that new fangled idea electricity in to make this one obsolete and the fan lay forgotten for close to 100 years. The cage has that copper flash finish on the cage and it has not been cleaned or messed with in any way if you see some color differences in the cage that is what you are seeing. Super!!

Good . . . . . .$3295.00        SOLD

Carlisle & Finch Water Powered 12 Volt Electric Bipolar Dynamo / Motor  This water powered dynamo has a great look to it. Carlisle Finch is best known for their line of early electric toy trains. They are also well known for their bipolar electric motors, dynamos and other electrical devices. The cast iron housing for the water wheel carries the name Carlisle Finch and the PA location.

Information found on the internet says that this style and size dynamo was meant to fill a need found amongst their customer base who were buying their line of toy electric trains but had no feasible way to run them. Remember, this dynamo dates from the 1890's or so.  The story goes that these dynamos were meant to be run off the, at that time nearly free source of potential power, water, that most every home did have at that time to power their electric train. Examples of this style dynamo running can be found on You-Tube.

This example does have a bit of an issue. The water wheel or impeller inside the cast iron housing is gone.  I believe these were a pretty simple design made of brass.It would be 5" dia. or less. I am in the process of locating one so that I can have a new one cast. I would imagine it is a pretty simple vane affair like a turgo style waterwheel, or a single cup wheel design as opposed to a more elegant design like a Pelton water wheel that had double cups.

Good  . . . . . $750.00       SOLD!!

Hot Air Fan by Lake Breeze These remarkable and interesting antique alternative fuel fans were manufactured by the Lake Breeze Motor Co. of Chicago, Ill. The basic design is based on the Sterling Cycle principle and it will operate with any number of fuels in a lamp base or other burner. This one operates nicely and after just some minor adjustments of the roller bearings it runs smooth as silk. The cast iron removable cap is present and the wrought iron base and brass cage are in very nice unrestored condition. The brass blades are undamaged as well. These were marketed to under-developed countries and to places here that did not have electricity near the turn of the century, as well as being  used on boats and trains. As with most advertising of the day, the spiel that they provided in their ads made these sound wonderful, but the reality was somewhat less and thus are quite rare and desirable.

Good . . . . . .$1295.00        SOLD

Hot Air Fan by Lake Breeze These remarkable and interesting antique alternative fuel fans were manufactured by the Lake Breeze Motor Co. of Chicago, Ill. The basic design is based on the Sterling Cycle principle and it will operate with any number of fuels in a lamp base or other burner. This one operates nicely and after just some minor adjustments of the roller bearings it runs smooth as silk. The cast iron removable cap is present and the wrought iron base and brass cage are in very nice unrestored condition. The brass blades are undamaged as well. These were marketed to under-developed countries and to places here that did not have electricity near the turn of the century, as well as being  used on boats and trains. As with most advertising of the day, the spiel that they provided in their ads made these sound wonderful, but the reality was somewhat less and thus are quite rare and desirable.

Good . . . . . .$995.00        SOLD

Lake Breeze Table Top Hot Air Fan  This unusual hot air fan is in beautiful, original, unrestored condition. This remarkable and interesting antique alternative fuel fan was manufactured by the Lake Breeze Motor Co. of Chicago, Ill. The basic design is based on the Sterling Cycle principle and it this design will operate with any number of fuels in the burner at the bottom acting as the heat source. This super condition example still has the original burner which is often missing. There is a nicely designed squeeze type catch / lock feature at the base to release it. The fan operates nicely and after just some minor adjustments of the roller bearings, now runs smooth as silk although as with all of them a bit slow. It stands just about 30" tall. The cast iron removable cap is present and the wrought iron base and brass cage are very nice and still have nearly all of the original finish on them.  The original paint on the upper portions is 90% or better, and I would rate this fan condition wise as an 8 / 9.  The 16" brass blades are undamaged with just a few minor scratches. They have great patina, and are not bent or damaged in any way. The cage and button are original and very nice as well.

These unusual hot air powered fans were marketed to under-developed countries and to places here in the states that did not have electricity near the turn of the century. This style of hot air fan was also used on boats and trains where electricity was not available. As with most advertising of the day, the spiel that they provided in their ads made these sound wonderful, but the reality was somewhat less, and the consumers of the day I think were aware of this and thus they are quite hard to find and desirable.

Good . . . . . .$1395.00        SOLD

Johnson Ballbearing Water Wheel Co Pelton Style Water Motor   This unusual patented water motor has a double cup design very much like Pelton Water Wheels. or motors  The brass tag says it was patented in 1908 over 20 years after the Pelton design was first introduced and patented. I could not find the patent for this water wheel motor, and scant info on the Johnson Ball Bearing Water Wheel Co of Newcastle California. It is approx. 12" dia and has a cast iron bracket it would pivots on to tension the fan belt of whatever one hooked it up to. An interesting and  RARE Water Motor!!!

Good +  . . . . . $400.00       SOLD!!

Fly Fan w/ Clock Work Wind-Up  Motor These are a great piece of Americana and American ingenuity and green technology. The blade coverings are original and a bit tattered. The clockwork mechanism motor works and it revolves as it should. If you are unfamiliar, these were set up in the middle of the dining room or eating table, and the slow motion whirling of the blades acted to create just enough air flow or motion to hopefully keep the flies away.

Good . . . . . .$495.00        SOLD

Electric Motors
AC / DC

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Dayton Electrical Mfg. Co. Apple Igniter  Here is a very nice looking Apple Igniter Dynamo made by the Dayton Electric Co. of Dayton Ohio. Originally meant to be driven off an old gas engine flywheel and used to make power for the ignition system. About 10-3/4″ long, 5-3/4″ wide, 5-3/4 tall.  No bearing wear can be felt. Nice!!  

Fine . . . . . $245.00      SOLD!!

B. F. Sturtevant Co. 1/8 Horsepower Electric Motor  A nice looking Pancake style electric motor that dates from near the turn of the century. The founder of the company hailed from Maine, but this is marked Boston Mass where the company was formed. The tag calls it off as being 104 volts and 1200 RPM. There is a Sturtevant history website that describes the history and more Nice!!  

Fine . . . . . $245.00      SOLD!!

Watson Induction Motor - Vertical Electric Motor by Mechanical Appliance Co.  A little known outfit that was formed approx. 1901 and had a name change in the 1920s.This odd electric motor is on a tripod base and oriented vertically.  It is 1 1/2 Hp. 220 volts. It weighs 150 - 200 lbs. or more.   I believe it is for a small elevator or lift type application. Produced by the Mechanical Appliance Co of Minneapolis WI. I do not know if it runs.  Different & Nice.

Good . . . . . $95.00       SOLD!!

Antique Bi Polar / Open Frame Electric Motor   There is no tag or maker id info on this early and interesting open frame exposed coil electric motor. The original wooden base measures just about 12" long. It is set up to use carbon brushes, and although both holders are present one carbon brush is missing. I assume the handle on the right side is a speed adjuster / controller. The wooden pulley on the left is grooved as though it could be used to drive not just small flat belt machines but things like sewing machines or other round belt machines as well. Nice.

Good + . . . . . $395.00

Roth Bros & Co. 1/4 Horsepower Bi-Polar Electric Motor The overall cosmetic condition of this 19th century bi-polar electric motor / dynamo is very nice. This early c. 1890 1/4 horsepower antique electric motor is large, and heavy weighing nearly 75 pounds. From an era when 1/4 horsepower meant something. There is no blade or cage indicating it was a fan, just the flat belt brass pulley seen. It is larger than the bi-polar fan motors I have seen by this outfit but at 1/4 horsepower who knows.

The cast iron base measures approx. 9" wide by 6" deep. The motor stands just about 12" tall. It is fresh from an estate here in CA although the owner said he brought it here from IN and that it had been in his family from the beginning. The cast brass tag on the front says "Manufactured by Roth Bros & Co. Chicago Ill USA 2865". The info/ spec tag says Volts 220, H. P. 1/4, Speed 1900, Amp 000. The wooden terminal block on the top was glued along a crack and is now solid and nice. The brushes are two sets of dual carbon rods, and look good. I see no damage or problems and was told it ran just fine by the owner. It has not been tested and is being sold as is.

This is a Very Rare & Nice looking open frame bi-polar antique electric motor. Perfect for the early electric motor / dynamo or other electrical related collection!!

Good + . . . . .$ SOLD!!

Crocker-Wheeler 1/4 H.P. Bipolar Electric Motor  This 1/4 H.P. motor appears to be in fine condition noting the minor tears in the armatures fabric or tape / paper cover. The windings inside appear to be fine. These smaller versions of these early electric motors are even harder to find than their larger brothers. The top brass plate on this one has one patent date from 1891, and it says it is a 3 Amp. 10 Volt that runs at 1300 RPM. The serial # is 12442. The quadruple brushes are carbon in three of the holders and the fourth seems to have leather in it for some reason. I would imagine that this would run all day, and have no trouble putting any current product to shame. It is just about 8 3/4" tall and 12" long.  There are not many of these left and they make for a graphic display and represent an important part in the history of the development of electrical technology in this countries history. Rare and recommended!

Good . . . . . . SOLD

Crocker-Wheeler 1/6 H.P. Bipolar Electric Motor  This 1/6 H.P. motor appears to be in fine restored condition, and I believe it has been carefully repainted. The windings  appear to be fine. These smaller versions of these early electric motors are harder to find than their larger brothers, and I have a 1/4 H.P. model available as well if you are looking for that size.

 The top brass plate on this one has one patent date from 1891, and it says it is a 3 Amp. 10 Volt that runs at 1300 RPM.  The quadruple brushes are carbon blocks  I would imagine that this motor would run all day, and have no trouble putting any current product to shame. It is just about 8 3/4" tall and 12" long.  There are not many of these left and they make for a graphic display and represent an important part in the history of the development of electrical technology in this countries history. Rare and recommended!

Good . . . . . . SOLD

Crocker-Wheeler 1/6 H.P. Bipolar Electric Motor  This antique 1/6 H.P. bi polar electric motor appears to be in fine condition. The windings  appear to be fine. These smaller versions of these early electric motors are harder to find than their larger brothers.

 The top brass plate on this one has one patent date from 1891, and it says it is a 3 Amp. 10 Volt that runs at 1300 RPM. It is just about 8 3/4" tall and 12" long.  There are not many of these left and they make for a graphic display and represent an important part in the history of the development of electrical technology in this countries history. Rare and recommended!

Good . . . . . . SOLD

Crocker-Wheeler Bipolar Electric Motor  This antique bi-polar electric motor appears to be in fine condition. The windings  appear to be fine.

Good . . . . . . SOLD

Roth 1/2 H.P. Bipolar Electric Motor   This 1/2 H.P. motor appears to be in good condition and is an early and important example of motor technology when it was still in its infancy. It weighs in at close to 100 lbs and stands just under 13" tall. The windings appear to be OK, but I have not tested or attempted to run it. Tough to find this open frame motors were once pushed out of the way and considered nothing more than scrap are today an important reminder of just were we were and how far we have come.

Good . . . . . . SOLD

C & C / Curtis & Crocker Bi Polar / Open Frame Electric Motor This c. 1890 C & C / Crocker & Curtis 1/4 Horse Bi-Polar Electric Motor is in excellent condition and does run. The Crocker and Curtis Electric Motor Co was formed as a partnership between Charles G. Curtis and Francis B. Crocker sometime before 1886. That partnership ended about 1892 with both parties going their own ways and forming new electrical related companies. Curtis formed the Curtis Electric Mfg. Co, and Crocker formed a new partnership with Wheeler called the Crocker Wheeler Electric Co.

This C & C / Crocker & Curtis motor is a very early and important find. The motor is mounted on a cast iron 3 leg paw or claw foot base which is similar to those seen on rare and desirable C & C electric fans. Those fans are considered the first commercially produced non battery electric fans offered. The motor has been lightly cleaned needing just the brushes worked on to get it running. I have provided numerous pics, but if you need more or better ones, or more info, contact me.

The motor weighs approx. 70 lbs. It stands 14" tall and is 10" across the coils. The measurement from the base to the center of the shaft is approx. 10". It measures 16" or so from end to end of the shafts. The measurement across the paw feet at the bottom is 12". The cast tag has 4 different patents listed from between 1886 & 1890. The serial # is 9444. This motor is currently set up with a flat belt pulley on one end, and a grooved pulley for a round belt on the other. While it seems a bit large for a fan, I imagine an enterprising and imaginative early electric fan aficionado could easily enough produce a large and unique industrial size C & C fan from this. Wouldn't that be impressive looking?

Fine . . . . .$       SOLD!!

Crocker Wheeler 2 Horsepower Dynamo / Electric Motor  The Spec tag reads 2 HP, 30 Volts, 9 Amps, 1000 RPM. The base measures approx. 22" long x 14 wide. 2 Horsepower is much larger than these dynamo / motors are typically found. Crated and ready to ship with the 1.5 KW Edison Dynamo listed below, or it can be re-crated for separate shipping.

It has been in storage on a warehouse shelf for years. It has not been tested or run and is being sold as is. I am acting as a broker for this, and after I have a firm commitment to purchase we can discuss payment and freight shipping. It is located in the Midwest, and there is no further info as to provenance, if it has been worked on, or if it is operational.

Good . . . . . $3295.00      SOLD!!

C & C / Curtis & Crocker Type 1N Bi Polar / Open Frame Electric Dynamo / Motor This c. 1890 C & C / Crocker & Curtis Bi-Polar Electric Motor is in excellent cosmetic condition. The motor weighs approx. 20 lbs. It stands 9" tall and is 6" across the coils. The cast brass tag has 3 different patents listed from December 21st 1886. The serial # is 2453. It turns smoothly without excessive play. I was told it runs by the seller, but is untested by me.

The Crocker and Curtis Electric Motor Co. was formed as a partnership between Charles G. Curtis and Francis B. Crocker sometime before 1886. That partnership ended about 1892 with both parties going their own ways and forming new electrical related companies. Curtis formed the Curtis Electric Mfg. Co, and Crocker formed a new partnership with Wheeler called the Crocker Wheeler Electric Co.

This C & C / Crocker & Curtis motor is very early and an important find. The motor is mounted on a brass base mounted on a wooden platform. I have provided numerous pics, but if you need more or better ones, or more info, contact me. This motor is set up with a flat belt pulleys on both sides. This motor would look great with a tripod or taller base and fan blades, something I have seen done on other examples. Wouldn't that be impressive looking?

Fine . . . . . $          SOLD!!

Sprague Electric Co. Lundell Motor This is an odd motor. The tag says 25 in the HP window. 1/4 horse ? surely not 25 horses. In the volt window it is stamped 500. The RPM is 1600. It weighs a good 50 lbs. Different & Nice.

Fine . . . . . $350.00     SOLD!!

Early Open Frame Bipolar Electric Motor This is another interesting example of a small battery powered open frame bipolar electric motor. It looks like a Carlyle Finch.  The tag is missing from the top but it is certainly a manufactured piece.   It stands approx 8" tall and 12" long. It appears it once ran a leather belt. It weighs approx 15lbs. Nice, and an interesting example of early electrical power.

Good . . . . . . SOLD

1/2 Horsepower Emerson Electric Motor  This early motor was found running a foot powered Barnes Lathe. It has a great design and will probably run for another 100 years. It weighs 80 lbs at a minimum.

Good . . . . . .$395.00       SOLD

Emerson 1/4 Horse Power Electric Motor   I believe this dates from just after the turn of the century. From a time when the rating of a motor meant something, and its weight probably directly proportional to its power and the horses weight as well. This thing weighs close to 80lbs and looks like it would run all day long. The switch on this antique electric motor looks to be an aftermarket kill switch. It has a great look, and runs like  top.

Good . . . . .$350.00        SOLD!!

Electro Dynamic Co. Patented 1880 Electric Motor  This unusual hanging dental motor is 7 1/8 inches long from the tips of the shaft on each end. The body measures about 2 3/4 inches across. On one end it is marked Electro Dynamic Co. of Philadelphia and on the other end it is marked Patented May 18 1880.  The small thumbscrews are marked "Made for S. S. White Dental Co. Different and Nice!! 

Good + . . . . . 1250.00        SOLD!!

B. F. Sturtevant Co. 1/8 Horsepower Electric Motor  A nice looking Pancake style electric motor that dates from near the turn of the century. The founder of the company hailed from Maine, but this is marked Boston Mass where the company was formed. The tag calls it off as being 104 volts and 1200 RPM.There is a Sturtevant Motor website that describes the history and more   Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $245.00        SOLD!!

Electro Dental Mfg. Co. Electric Ball Motor This unusual little motor has a great look. There are two patent dates on the tag, one from 1895 and one from 1902. I imagine given the name it was used to power a dentist drilling outfit. Never seen one before. Different!!  

Good +. . . . . 75.00      SOLD!!

C & C / Curtis & Crocker Bi Polar / Open Frame Electric Motor This c. 1890 C & C / Crocker & Curtis 1/4 Horse Bi-Polar Electric Motor is in excellent condition and does run. The Crocker and Curtis Electric Motor Co was formed as a partnership between Charles G. Curtis and Francis B. Crocker sometime before 1886. That partnership ended about 1892 with both parties going their own ways and forming new electrical related companies. Curtis formed the Curtis Electric Mfg. Co, and Crocker formed a new partnership with Wheeler called the Crocker Wheeler Electric Co.

This C & C / Crocker & Curtis motor is a very early and important find. The motor is mounted on a cast iron 3 leg paw or claw foot base which is similar to those seen on rare and desirable C & C electric fans. Those fans are considered the first commercially produced non battery electric fans offered. The motor has been lightly cleaned needing just the brushes worked on to get it running. I have provided numerous pics, but if you need more or better ones, or more info, contact me.

The motor weighs approx. 70 lbs. It stands 14" tall and is 10" across the coils. The measurement from the base to the center of the shaft is approx. 10". It measures 16" or so from end to end of the shafts. The measurement across the paw feet at the bottom is 12". The cast tag has 4 different patents listed from between 1886 & 1890. The serial # is 9444. This motor is currently set up with a flat belt pulley on one end, and a grooved pulley for a round belt on the other. While it seems a bit large for a fan, I imagine an enterprising and imaginative early electric fan aficionado could easily enough produce a large and unique industrial size C & C fan from this. Wouldn't that be impressive looking?

Fine . . . . .$       SOLD!!

C & C / Curtis & Crocker  Bipolar Electric Motor  The condition on this motor is second to none, and it has not been restored or fiddled with in any way. The patent dates for this motor are from the 1880's putting it as one of the earliest. This company is well known and were highly respected when they were in business for just a few years in the 1880's. In addition to fans they also made motors for commercial purposes and I assume that this is what this was for to run a sewing machine or other similar  device. Seldom seen, and never in this condition. A choice piece of electrical motor history ready for the collection.

Good . . . . . .  SOLD

C & C / Curtis & Crocker  Bipolar Electric Motor  The condition on this early patented electric motor is good, and it has not been restored or fiddled with in any way. The patent dates for this motor are from the 1880's putting it as one of the earliest commercially produced electric motors in America,  Curtis & Crocker is well known for their motors and were highly respected when they were in business for just a few years in the 1880's. In addition to electric fans they also made different open framed motors for commercial purposes and I assume that this is what this was for to run a sewing machine or other similar small device. Seldom seen..  

Good . . . . . .  SOLD

Electric Machinery Co. of Minneapolis Minn. 1.5 kw Dynamo / Electric Motor  From internet searches it appears this company is still in business making industrial size motors, generators, dynamos and other electrical equipment. This electric motor was taken out of service years ago when electricity was brought into the high Sierra California town it was being used on a homestead. It has been stored in a barn for a number of years.

Good  . . . . . $295.00      SOLD!!

Westinghouse 3 HP Type C Induction Electric Motor  This Westinghouse 3 Horse Power Type C Induction Electric Motor is huge. The ID tag is present and all the patent dates are pre 1900. I have not run or tested the motor and it is being sold as is.It has been in a electrical theme collection for approx. 50 years. I will put it on a pallet and figure shipping through an outfit we use in Sacramento that we have found to be reasonable or you are free to arrange pick-up and shipping yourself. I am guessing it weighs approx. 250 - 300 lbs.The last time I shipped one this size cross country it ran approx $350.00 crated and shipped. You can also pick it up in CA outside of Placerville for free.

Good  + . . . . . $395.00        SOLD!!

Carlisle & Finch No 27 10 Volt Electric Bipolar Dynamo    The tag or maker id info on this early and interesting open frame exposed coil electric dynamo is at the top.The plate reads "NO. 27 DYNAMO ~ 10 VOLTS ~ SPEED 1200 ~ THE CARLISLE & FINCH CO. CINCINNATI, O.". The base is cast iron. The brass drip oilers & connecting terminals are present and the motor runs. Overall it measures 10'' in length by 5 1/4'' wide and stands 6 1/2'' at its tallest point. Super nice condition.

Good + . . . . . $495.00         SOLD!!

Toy / Demonstration
DC Battery Electric Motors

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Small Franklin Bipolar Electric Motor This small Franklin toy size battery powered electric motor runs. It is built on the same frame and principle as the small toy Bipolar Edison Motor one sees from time to time. It have been suggested that they were sold or given away at one of the expos or fairs around the country that took place after the introduction by Edison of his light bulbs and full size motors / dynamos. You actually see more of the Edison branded motor than you do the Franklin. This tiny motor stands just under 4" tall and has a great look with its double column exposed windings.  It will display nicely and will be a nice addition to the antique electric,  motor, Americana,  or other collection.

Good + . . . . . $600.00          SOLD!!

Weeden Electric Motor At least I think that is who made this one.    

Fine . . . . . 45.00     SOLD!!

Voltamp Electric Motor   The motor tag says Voltamp who was a well known maker of toy trains. The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition. Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 125.00       SOLD!!

K & D #5 Electric Motor by Kendrick and Davis Lebanon NH This small 6 volt battery motor is in nice condition. The tag says it runs at 1800 RPM. It is untested but looks good. I believe this small battery powered motor dates from shortly after the turn of the century. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!    

Fine . . . . . $125.00      SOLD!!

Marklin Toy Electric Motor   This small battery powered motor is in nice cosmetic condition. It is by the famous German toy maker best known for their toy trains and steam engines. It is untested but looks good. I believe this small battery powered motor dates from shortly after the turn of the century. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!    

Fine . . . . . $75.00      SOLD!!

Miniature Toy Electric Ball Motor  This is an unusual little ball or Globe shaped motor on a pedestal and has a great look. Known as the Globe, I believe. Never seen or had this one before. Different!!  

Good +. . . . . 95.00     SOLD!!

Porter / K & D - Kendrick & Davis #2 Electric Motor This small battery powered toy electric motor runs well.   It has a great look.  It will display nicely.A nice condition addition to the collection.

        

Good + . . . . . $195.00     SOLD!!

K & D #5 Electric Motor by Kendrick and Davis Lebanon NH   The motor tag says K & D # 5 Speed 1800 6 Volts. The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition. Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 150.00        SOLD!!

Knapp Type SS Electric Motor   This small 6 volt battery motor is in nice condition. The brush holders are there. It is untested but looks good. These small battery powered motors date from shortly after the turn of the century. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!  

Fine . . . . . $85.00      SOLD!!

Knapp Miniature Electric Motor   Straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!  

Good. . . . . $115.00      SOLD!!

Unknown Dynamo / Electric Motor Model   Looks to be a Homebrew of a different and unique design. Not sure what else to call it.   Nice!!  

Fine . . . . . $80.00      SOLD!!

K & D - Kendrick & Davis # 14 Electric Motor   The ID tag is brass and says K & D # 14. The round body is steel and the finish is in super condition. Very nice!

Good + . . . . .250.00      SOLD!!

Ajax Toy Electric Motor   The motor tag says Ajax. The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition. Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 125.00        SOLD!!

Porter's #1 Electric Motor   The brass ID tag is cast and says Porter's #1 Motor. The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition. Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 225.00    SOLD!!

K & D - Kendrick & Davis # 36 Electric Motor   The ID tag is brass K & D no. 36. The body is steel and the finish is in super condition. Note the gears. It probably came from an erector set sort of toy.   Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 150.00      SOLD!!

Ajax Toy Electric Motor   Super Condition.   Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $125.00        SOLD!!

Small Red Electro Magnetic Toy Electric Motor   Unmarked. Very Nice!

Good + . . . . . 75.00    SOLD!!

Electro Magnetic Red Toy Motor   Unmarked. Nice!

Good + . . . . . 70.00    SOLD!!

Small Black Electro Magnetic Toy Electric Motor   Unmarked. Nice!

Good + . . . . . 75.00    SOLD!!

Vertical Electro Magnetic Toy Electric Motor   Unmarked. Nice!

Good + . . . . . 75.00    SOLD!!

Knapp Type S Electric Motor   This small 6 volt battery motor is in nice condition. It looks about identical to the SS model above offered. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!    

Fine . . . . . $75.00        SOLD!!

Small Electric Motor  This small motor has a cast iron frame. It has unusual support features and brush holders. A design superior to the one above. Different!    

Good +. . . . . 75.00       SOLD!!

Porter K & D - Kendrick & Davis # 2 Electric Motor   The ID tag is brass and says Porter Motor K & D # 2. The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition. Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 125.00       SOLD!!

Leavitt # 2 Electric Motor w/ Blacksmiths Trip Hammer  The blacksmiths trip hammer or punch is cast iron and a nicely done toy. The motor tag says it is by the Leavitt company from Providence RI. Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 395.00      SOLD!!

Small Electric Motor on Cast Iron Base   This small electric motor has a cast iron base. It is unmarked, but I believe it is by Ives. Different and Nice!!.

Good + . . . . . 75.00       SOLD!!

K & D # 19 Toy Electric Motor   2 Volt - 2200 RPM  Nice!

Good + . . . . . 175.00         SOLD!!

Kenco 2 Volt .8 Amp Battery Electric Motor   The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition. Note that it has oil cups / oilers. Very nice!

Fine . . . . . 225.00   SOLD!!

Fort Wayne Electric Works Wood System Fractional HP Ball Motor This small unusual ball shaped motor has a cast iron frame and base. The tag says it is 110 volts. Note the stepped pulley. A neat little motor. Different!    

Good +. . . . . 250.00       SOLD!!

Porter No. 3 Bi-Polar Electric Motor by Kendrick & Davis of Lebanon N. H.  This small early bi-polar motor dates from near the turn of the century or a few years before. It is in great cosmetic condition, but one of the original copper brushes is missing.I tried to get it running with a made up brush and it tried to go but just in spurts. I see no burned areas or anything like that and so I left it.  Kendrick & Davis of Lebanon N. H. offered this style motor in several different sizes. Later examples are typically marked K & D w/o the name and location spelled out. The larger models like this are hard to find. I have seen these motors with small fan blades mounted on them and this one at about 6" tall would be a good candidate for that application.

Good + . . . . . $395.00    SOLD!!

Antique Bi Polar / Open Frame Electric Motor   There is no tag or maker id info on this early and interesting open frame exposed coil electric motor. The original wooden base measures just about 12" long. It is set up to use carbon brushes, and although both holders are present one carbon brush is missing. I assume the handle on the right side is a speed adjuster / controller. The wooden pulley on the left is grooved as though it could be used to drive not just small flat belt machines but things like sewing machines or other round belt machines as well. Nice.

Good + . . . . . $395.00

Roth Bros & Co. 1/4 Horsepower Bi-Polar Electric Motor The overall cosmetic condition of this 19th century bi-polar electric motor / dynamo is very nice. This early c. 1890 1/4 horsepower antique electric motor is large, and heavy weighing nearly 75 pounds. From an era when 1/4 horsepower meant something. There is no blade or cage indicating it was a fan, just the flat belt brass pulley seen. It is larger than the bi-polar fan motors I have seen by this outfit but at 1/4 horsepower who knows.

The cast iron base measures approx. 9" wide by 6" deep. The motor stands just about 12" tall. It is fresh from an estate here in CA although the owner said he brought it here from IN and that it had been in his family from the beginning. The cast brass tag on the front says "Manufactured by Roth Bros & Co. Chicago Ill USA 2865". The info/ spec tag says Volts 220, H. P. 1/4, Speed 1900, Amp 000. The wooden terminal block on the top was glued along a crack and is now solid and nice. The brushes are two sets of dual carbon rods, and look good. I see no damage or problems and was told it ran just fine by the owner. It has not been tested and is being sold as is.

This is a Very Rare & Nice looking open frame bi-polar antique electric motor. Perfect for the early electric motor / dynamo or other electrical related collection!!

Good + . . . . .$ SOLD!!

Small Open Frame / Bi Polar Electric Motor  Check all the pics to see the exceptional condition. It is like new. This is a turn of the century toy or demonstrator Open Frame / Bi Polar Electric Motor. The wooden base is approx. 3" square, and it stands about 4" tall. Runs like a top with just a few volts. Super!!!

Good  . . . . .SOLD!

K & D "The Porter" # 4 Standard Motor / Electric Motor This antique electric motor is marked "The Porter" Standard Motor # 4. These early open frame electric motors were made in a number of different sizes marked #1 and up. I have seen them up to #6 and they may have made other even bigger versions. This is one of the larger ones I have seen measuring about 3" square at the base and standing about 6" tall. It would look neat with a small fan blade on it, but I think these were for demonstration or to power small toys like workshops or erector set like toys. Straight off the shelf in the old storage building . I hooked it up to 6 volts and not much happened. Not sure why as the windings look OK.

Good  . . . . .  SOLD!!

The Ajax Electric Motor This is an interesting and nice condition example of a small battery powered electric motor. This type of motor was sold out of the back of magazines and were used as toys and demonstrators. This marked example is in near new pristine condition.

Good + . . . . . . SOLD

K & D #1 Electric Motor This is an interesting and nice condition example of a small battery powered electric motor. This type of motor was sold out of the back of magazines and were used as toys and demonstrators. This marked example is in nice condition, noting that the brushes are missing. It stands approx 3" tall. K & D made these in a number of different sizes with this being their smallest.

Good . . . . . . SOLD

Early Electric Motor This is an interesting example of an electric motor. It looks to be a manufactured piece, but the tag is missing from the top. It may be a kit sort of thing. I am not sure.   It stands approx 10" tall and is pictured with the K& D from above. The coils and armature are wrapped in green felt   It has not been tested.

Good . . . . . . SOLD

Small Open Frame Electric Motor  This small motor appears to be in fine original condition. The windings  appear to be fine. These smaller early electric motors are hard to find these days and this one just has 10 years of dust on it from sitting on my shelf. It is really in nice condition. It is unmarked as to rating or other info, but I believe will run off of small voltages like 6 or less. I have not run it, but would guarantee that it would run.

Good . . . . . .$150.00        SOLD

Small Horizontal Open Frame Electric Motor  This small motor appears to be in fine original condition. The windings  appear to be fine. These smaller early electric motors are hard to find these days and this one just has 10 years of dust on it from sitting on my shelf. It is really in nice condition. It is unmarked as to rating or other info, but I believe will run off of small voltages like 6 or less. I have not run it, but would guarantee that it would run.

Good . . . . . .$350.00   SOLD

Small "S" Keystone Electric Motor  I have never seen the logo this small motors plaque has. I am not sure if it was a toy, or had something to do with a railroad, Pennsylvania, or what. Different

Good . . . . . .$150.00  SOLD

Toy Electric Motor These came in different sizes. The base seems to be marked 110Volts, but I am not sure if that is correct. Unlike the other motors these used electro magnetic field to operate. It looks similar to a Weeden design, but there is no makers info to be found.

Good + . . . . .$150.00        SOLD!

Antique SO-EZ Electric Sewing Machine Motor w/ Rheostat by Hamilton Beach  This set-up reminds me of the situation I am in where I am being sent a black box to make it possible to receive TV signals after they change them to all digital.

Electricity had come to America, but what was the housewife to do with her trusty hand crank or treadle sewing machine. Upgrade of course. These small electric motors with a foot powered rheostat were offered to the consumer who had a treadle or hand crank sewing machines and had invested a lot of money in them and would not buy one of the new fangled electric models.

I had one of these once that was patented in the 1880's and bolted to the machine instead of the wheel and crank. That was a quite rare little piece. This later model is more universal and has a rubber pulley that would run against the sewing machine wheel to get things going. From the looks of it and the condition the wife decided to stick with hand or foot power, or hubby got her one of those real electrics the next year.Overall it is in great condition, and I suspect the wife just continued to treadle away and this sat in the closet for the last 80 +  years or so. 

Excellent . . . . . $95.00       SOLD!!

Hand Crank Electric Motor / Dynamo / Generator  I know little about this. There is no maker info or info tag. I have seen similar advertised in early magazines. Interesting!!

Good + . . . . . SOLD!

Miniature U Frame Toy Electric Motor   Straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!    

Good . . . . . 40.00        SOLD!!

Small Electric Motor w/ Brushes on Both Ends   This small electric motor has a cast iron frame and brushes on both ends of the main shaft. It is unmarked. Different and Nice!!.  

Good + . . . . . 125.00        SOLD!!

Voltamp Electric Motor   The motor tag says Voltamp who was a well known maker of toy trains. The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition. Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 245.00         SOLD!!

Porter K & D - Kendrick & Davis # 3 Electric Motor   The ID tag is cast brass and says Porter Motor K & D # 3. The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition. Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 250.00        SOLD!!

Small Electric Motor on Cast Iron Base   This small electric motor has a cast iron base with a crack. It is unmarked, but I believe is by Ives. Different.  

Good - . . . . . 225.00     SOLD!!

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