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Now is your chance
to own an original
1919, 2-Star GENERAL
ELECTRIC, brass
blade, brass cage,
oscillating, 3 speed
electric fan.
This GE electric fan
has been completely
restored and is
ready for another 90
plus
years of service.
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. This
"MADE IN THE U.S.A."
GE electric fan is a
working piece of
American history
right out of the
industrial
revolution.
This fan has been
refinished in a very
dark, machine green
that was computer matched to
its original paint.
I use a lot of
close-up images to
show the exceptional
care taken in
attention to detail.
You'll not find a
nicer restoration.
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The four solid brass
blades
have been
machine
buffed,
polished, and
clear coated for
preservation.
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 solid
brass cage and
GE badge have
also been
machine buffed,
polished, and
clear coated for
preservation.
Cage badge
background has
been filled in
with matching
green paint.
SPECIAL NOTE:
To properly
treat and
prevent
reoccurrence of
corrosion
between the
brass blades and
brass hub, they
are disassembled
and processed
separately.
After
refinishing,
they are
reassembled
using special
solid brass
rivets and
special tooling.
They are now
just like they
came from the
factory.
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The motor
cord and the
line cord are
black,
cloth covered,
twisted wire
made especially
for antique
restorations.
It is the best
available.
The plug is a
vintage plug
of that era and
was commonly
found on these
fans. It
too has been
restored
and is just like new.
All electrical
is thoroughly
inspected and
tested.
Speed control
choke and motor
field winding
are cleaned and
resealed before
reinstallation
to prevent
oxidation and
promote long
life.
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. |
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The base and
motor
housing are
constructed
of rugged
cast iron.
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,
surface
treatment,
and then
coating.
The gun
applied
finish is
the same
weather
proof finish
used on
automobiles.
It consists
of an epoxy
sealer/primer,
2 coats of
color base,
pin
striping,
and finally
2 coats of
catalyst
activated
clear coat. And
it is
stunning.
You see my
fans from
every angle
and they
look
brilliant in
the images
because they
are
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Here
we have
a view
of the
motor,
oscillator
gear
housing,
oscillator
control
and
motor
positioning
controls.
This
powerful
4 pole
electric
motor is
robust
and
easily
turns
these
large
blades.
Oscillator
gear
housing
has been
packed
with
special
gear
lube and
is ready
for
another
lifetime
of
operation.
Brass
oil cup
has new
wick to
provide
proper
lubrication
to the
front
bearing. |
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Carrying
handle
is
quite
handy
for
moving
this
very
stout
electric
fan.
This
is a
special
and
unique
feature
of
this
GE
fan.
This
is
called
the
"loop
handle".
The
motor
mounting
and
the
carrying
handle
are
all
incorporated
in a
single,
very
rugged
cast
iron
frame. |
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The solid brass speed control position indicator background has been finished in matching paint, embossed brass polished, and then clear coated for preservation.
This General Electric 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.
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. |
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For safe shipping, this fan will be shipped in two separate cartons. Some assembly will be required. Instructions 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.
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 in the continental U.S. I pay the balance to ensure expeditious delivery. International bidders and those outside the continental U.S., please email for shipping costs. Packaging is done with new materials and cartons.
Please check my other auctions, as I also restore vintage telephones. |
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