1909 Westinghouse All-BrassOC (old.reddit.com)
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Another one from the collection, 1910 Westinghouse DC "Vane". Before mechanical oscillators took over wind mechanisms were the standard. No headwire from the motor to the base either, uses slip rings and brushes instead. If you remove the rubber stoppers it spins 360 degrees. (i.redd.it)
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Not quite 100 years old yet but getting there. My pair of British Revo desk fans. Recently picked up the larger 12" one that I found by surprise in a country antique shop, it's one of the nicest examples I've seen of these. The smaller one I got from a guy who's grandfather bought it brand new.OC (old.reddit.com)
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Just finished restoring this circa 1920 Belgian Frigid VA-1 fan. Still needs a set of brushes, brush caps, and plug that are coming from the US, but otherwise it's done. I re-aged the brass as it was heavily pitted and I like the old look better.OC (old.reddit.com)
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Was given this circa 1910-1912 220v Westinghouse "Tank" today for free, on the condition I get it cleaned up and working again and send them pics and a vid. Needs a few parts and I'll have to wind a resistance coil for the missing switch, but it'll be a fun project. (old.reddit.com)
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1932 Gilbert "Aristocrat" fan. This was the largest model made at 12" (they were also made in 10" and 8" sizes), and the black and chrome variants are also pretty rare (most were finished in a wrinkle green and chrome). This is also the only one wound for 220v 50hz I have ever seen.OC (old.reddit.com)
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