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"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 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
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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
stroboscope
aligned and
dynamically
balanced to
provide very
smooth
operation.
These precision
blade
adjustments are
another special
step in this
restoration.
Beautiful brass
cage badge
features the
Emerson pyramid
and "BUILT TO
LAST" logo.
This is an
extremely
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
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
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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
plug is a
vintage style
plug that was
commonly used on
this fan.
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
using specially
built
equipment.
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
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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. |
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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
restored,
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
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Genuine wool blend felt has been chosen for the bottom cover. Its rich, dark green color and smooth, thick texture is so much closer to the factory original. This felt is purchased directly from a U.S. manufacturer especially for my Emerson restorations.
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. |
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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 please keep in mind that this fan motor operates on 110-120 VAC at 60 cycles. You may need special electrical adapters for use in your country. Before bidding, please email for shipping costs and international shipping insurance limitations. |
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This
restored Emerson 29646 electric fan comes
with a written 12 month electrical warranty
on the motor and speed control.
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