FANtastic Antique Ceiling Fans

I was fortunate to find this 1911 Emerson 32641 fernleaf in copper oxide finish in excellent condition. I will be restoring this beauty soon so if you are interested, let me know. I include a historical photo of a similar fan in its original location.

Restoration of a 1930 Emerson longenose model 45641. It came to me in the usual state but fortunately not covered in layers of house paint. I still had to take it down to bare metal for paint and replace all the deteriorated original cloth wiring. I added an Emerson adjustable hanger where the top smaller pipe slides into the larger lower pipe and is secured with 2 set bolts. Lower pipe sleeved in antique spiral brass while the hanger hardware is covered by a brass "egg". Before and after photos.

While I am mainly a ceiling fan guy, I also pick up desk fans as well. These 2 R&M desk fans are for sale. The first is a 1911 R&M model 1404 with the square back ring. All original with original patina. New power cord. Second is a slightly later R&M model 15000 110 VDC. A full wave rectifier installed so you can plug and play. This is one of 10 15000s I know of so it is "rare". The 1404 is $375 and the 15000 is $750 not including shipping.

A Tale Of Two Westinghouse Ceiling Fans. I received a 1940s Westinghouse for restoration while I was restoring a 1930s Westinghouse which will be for sale. The comparisons are interesting. Mine is a late 1930s example with pressed steel blade irons but a cast iron centerpiece. The customer example is a 1940s example with cast iron brackets and a pressed steel center. The 1940s version has adjustable pitch blades clearly copied from the Hunter AdaptAir hub as they are identical in many aspects. Both are 3 speed 36 inch sweep fans. The pull chain example is available to buy. Befores, durings, and after photos:

Here are a pair of matching brown 1981 model 22270 fans with metal blades. 36 inch span. They will be hanging on a porch. The blades before and then the pair. Rainy day so photos not too sharp.

Pre 1913 GE ceiling fan redo. Before, after photographs.

This is a Hunter 1937 B series fan from the Fulton works. A recast reproduction in solid brass Hunter Tuerk bottom plate was added (from c1910).

A GE as per customer request. Snap switch which was added post this fan testing stage in nose controls lights,

This is a 1906-1910 Emerson model 3014 restored per a customer request. Fan as found then restored.

I now have fans at The Market at Circa 1857 in Baton Rouge on Government.

Although pre WWII fans are my main interest, solid quality fans such as the Hunter Originals sometimes catch my attention. Here are 2 I have just spiffed up. A 1985 electrically reversible 3 speed model in polished brass and a 1984 electrically reversible 3 speed model in chestnut brown. Neither fan had much use and are in excellent condition.