"BUILT TO LAST" was
the Emerson logo,
and last they did.
This original Emerson model
29646 was
manufactured between
1922 and 1932 and it
is still running
strong today - over
75 years
later.
If SPECIAL is what
you are looking for
in an antique
electric fan
restoration, then
this is it.
This is work that
you can trust.
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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.
This Emerson
electric fan is more
than just a
beautiful
restoration - it is
an example of those
innovative and
technological
advances right out
of the industrial
revolution and the
coming of the
machine age.
You are looking at
true American
history preserved.
This fan features 12
inch Parker (unique
to Emerson), solid brass
blades, adjustable
oscillator, and 3
speeds.
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The four, 12" solid
brass "Parker"
blades have been
machine buffed
and clear
coated.
They have also
been
strobe-light
balanced to
provide very
smooth
operation.
Beautiful brass
cage badge
features the
twin Parker
blades.
This is an
especially
difficult badge
to restore and
they are seldom
seen in this
condition.
Black background
has been
restored,
embossed brass
polished, then
an overall clear
coat applied for
preservation.
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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. The reassembled blade and hub assembly look and perform like it just came out of the factory. This is a special step in the process that is seldom done by other restorers. To do it properly, it is expensive and time consuming. |
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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 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.
If necessary,
the speed
control choke is
rewound to
original
specifications
with new wire.
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.
This is another
of many special
steps in the
restoration
process. |
The base,
motor
housing, and
gear 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,
and then
coating with
the very
best paint
system
available.
The gun
applied
finish is
the same
weather
proof finish
used on
automobiles.
It consists
of a
catalyst
activated epoxy
primer/sealer, 2
coats of
color base
coat, pin
striping,
and 2
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.
Powerful
4-pole
motor
smoothly
turns
these
large
blades
with
ease.
The patented design
of this Emerson
motor was not only
the best of that
era, but is
considered the best
to date. The
rotor of this 1920's
motor actually rides
on a shaft that acts
as the bearing and
is in a constant oil
bath. A new
leather seal has
been installed to
ensure that this oil
bath chamber does
not leak.
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
solid
brass
Emerson
motor
badge
provides
the
specs
for
this
model.
Badge
black
background
has
been
repainted,
raised
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.
Four position, 3-speed control switch is shown in the OFF position.
For safe shipping, this fan will be packaged and shipped in two separate cartons. Some assembly will be required. Instructions and tools are included. Technical 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 with total attention to detail. 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 for the continental U.S. only, and 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. Please email for shipping costs.
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