"BUILT TO LAST" was
the Emerson logo,
and last they did.
This original Emerson model
21646 was
manufactured between
1914 and 1916 and it
is still running
strong today - over
90 years
later.
The Emerson type
21646 is the
forerunner to the
later 24646, 27646,
and the 29646.
Although this basic
design was used for
many years to come,
there were also many
features that were
changed and never
used again.
That is why this fan
is so unique with
its combination of
solid brass wire
cage, solid brass
struts, solid brass
cage badge, brass
double hex acorn
nuts, deco style
step base, lever
type oscillator
control, and cast
iron blade hub.
These features were
phased out with the
later models.
If SPECIAL and
CONFIDENCE are what
you are looking for
in an antique
electric fan
restoration, then
this is it.
This is truly top
quality work that
you can trust and it
comes with a 12
month warranty on
the motor.
Check my feedback
and see how my fan
customers feel about
my fans. I
have fan customers
that have been
running their
restored Emerson
fans for over ten
years. |
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.
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This fan features 12
inch Parker (unique
to Emerson), solid brass
blades, adjustable
oscillator, and 3
speeds.
The four, 12"
solid brass
"Parker" blades
have been
machine buffed
and clear
coated.
They have also
been stroboscope
aligned and
dynamically
balanced to
provide very
smooth
operation.
These precision
blade
adjustments are
another special
step in this
restoration. |
SPECIAL
NOTE:
To
properly
treat
and
prevent
reoccurrence
of rust
and
corrosion
between
the
brass
blades
and the
cast
iron
hub,
they are
disassembled
and
processed
separately.
After
refinishing,
they are
reassembled
using
special
solid
brass
rivets
and
special
tooling.
The
reassembled
blades
and hub
assembly
look and
perform
like it
just
came out
of the
factory.
This is
a
special
step in
the
restoration
that is
seldom
done by
other
restorers.
To do it
properly,
it is
expensive
and time
consuming. |
The motor cord
and the line
cord are
matching black,
cloth covered
cords made
especially for
antique
restorations.
These cords are
so much closer
to the
originals.
The
reconditioned,
bakelite plug is a
vintage plug
that was
commonly used on
this era fan.
All electrical
is thoroughly
inspected and
the motor
field windings
are cleaned and
resealed.
Speed control
for this fan was
completely
disassembled for
cleaning and
restoring.
The choke was
rewound to be
more compatible
with
today's higher
line voltages
and provide an
improved RPM
differentiation
between
settings.
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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
primer/filler,
a catalyst
activated
epoxy
primer/sealer,
2 coats of
color base-coat,
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.
The
oscillator
control
patented
in 1916,
is the
"Ball
Detent"
style
and is
appropriate
for this
fan.
It has
been
rebuilt
to
improve
its
strength
and
durability.
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
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.
All
hardware
(screws,
etc)
has
been
refinished
to
original
by
bluing
(a
Parkerizing
process).
Those
original
blued
screws
not
replaced
with
brass
screws
will
be
included
to
give
the
new
owner
the
option
of
going
back
all
original.
The
handle
and
gear
housing
steel
fillister-head
screws
have
been
replaced
with
brass
fillister-head
screws |
The fan base has four new rubber feet (grommets). Speed control can be seen with the cover removed.
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 and quality. 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 FedEx Ground in the continental U.S. only. If FedEx Ground is not available in your area or another carrier is desired, please email for shipping costs. Packaging is done with new materials and cartons.
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS are welcomed, but be aware that this fan motor operates on 110-120 VAC at 60 cycles. Also, you must email for shipping costs and insurance limitations before bidding.
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This
restored Emerson 21646 electric fan comes
with a written 12 month electrical warranty on the motor
and speed control.
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