"BUILT TO LAST"
was the Emerson
logo, and
last they did. This
Emerson model 29646
was manufactured
between 1922 and
1925 and is still
running strong today
- over 80 years
later.
If SPECIAL is what
you are looking for
in an antique
electric fan
restoration, then
this is it.
Rest assured, this
is a professional
restoration.
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They truly don't
build them like this
anymore. The
American made
Emerson electric fan
is probably the best
built electric fan
ever.
Any broken, damaged
or defective parts
are repaired or
replaced. I
maintain an
extensive inventory
of Emerson parts.
This fan features 12
inch Parker solid brass
blades (unique to
Emerson), adjustable
oscillator, and 3
speeds. |
The four brass
"Parker" blades
have been
buffed,
polished, and
clear coated.
They have also
been
strobe-light
balanced to
provide very
smooth
operation. The
mounted blades
are 12" in
diameter and
really move the
air.
Beautiful brass
cage badge
features the
Emerson pyramid
and "BUILT TO
LAST" logo.
Original
background has
been preserved
and is in very
nice condition. |
SPECIAL
NOTE:
To properly
treat
and prevent
reoccurrence
of rust and
corrosion
between the
brass blades
and the
steel hub,
they are
disassembled
and
processed
separately.
After
refinishing
they are
reassembled
using
special
solid brass
rivets and
special
tooling.
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The motor
cord and the
line cord are
black,
cloth covered,
twisted wire
made especially
for antique
restorations.
The plug is a
vintage, period plug
that was
commonly used on
this fan.
It too has been
restored.
All electrical
is thoroughly
inspected and
tested.
Speed control
choke and motor
field winding
are cleaned and
resealed.
Speed control is
completely
disassembled to
permit access to
all contact
surfaces.
Knife switch
contact pitting
is removed and
surface
smoothed.
Proper
switch/contact
tension reset. |
The base and
motor
housing are
constructed
of rugged,
heavy duty
cast iron.
The
oscillator
gear housing
is cast iron
also.
A sliding
switch at
the base
provides a
choice of
"off and
three
different
speeds".
Refinishing
involved
complete
disassembly,
stripping to
bare metal,
bead
blasting,
and then
coating.
The gun
applied
finish is
the same
weather
proof finish
used on
automobiles.
It consists
of epoxy
primer
sealer, 2
coats of
color base
coat, pin
striping,
and 2-3
coats of
catalyst
activated
clear coat. And
it is
stunning.
All of the
many
processes
used in this
restoration
are too
numerous to
mention in
this short
description.
I do all of
the work
myself.
If you have
any
questions
about what
has been
done to this
fan, please
email.
You see my
fans from
every angle
and they
look
brilliant in
the images
because they
are
brilliant. |
Here
we have
a view
of the
oscillator
gear
housing,
oscillator
control
and
motor
positioning
controls.
Oscillation
can be
adjusted
from 0
degrees
to 90
degrees.
Oscillator
gear
housing
has been
packed
with
gear
lube and
is ready
for
another
lifetime
of
operation.
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Carrying
handle
is
quite
handy
for
moving
this
rather
heavy
electric
fan.
Beautiful
brass
Emerson
motor
badge
provides
the
specs
for
this
model.
Badge
black
background
has
been
repainted,
brass
polished,
then
clear
coated
for
preservation. |
The new dark green felt cover fits snuggly over the base cover plate and contrasts beautifully with the deep black base.
This fan will be shipped in two separate cartons. Some assembly will be required. Instructions and tools are included. Tech support via email or telephone will be available and is encouraged if there are any questions or doubts. Special motor lube is also included. |
This Emerson electric fan has been very carefully, meticulously, and painstakingly restored. The new owner will be proud to show it and will thoroughly enjoy using it.
I have been collecting and restoring electric fans for many years, and I stand behind my work 100%. Also, I am an active member of the "Antique Fan Collectors Association".
Fixed shipping cost of $35.00 is approximately half of the actual freight charges for insured USPS Priority or UPS Ground. I pay the balance to ensure expeditious delivery. Packaging is done with new materials and cartons.
International bidders are welcomed, but please be aware that clearing through your home customs can sometimes take a long time. Please email for shipping costs.
Please check my other auctions, as I also restore vintage telephones. |
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