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Vintage Wizard 10" Electric Fan [One Speed] in Exceptional Condition

$ 66

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Antique: Yes
  • Features: Adjustable Tilt/Head
  • Type: Table/Desk
  • Model: Wizard
  • Material: Cast Iron
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Item Diameter: 10"
  • Power Source: Electrical
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: Bersted Mfg.
  • Condition: exceptional used vintage condition

    Description

    Vintage Wizard 10" Electric Fan [One Speed] in Exceptional Condition
    This beautiful fan is in marvelous condition. It works well, with a small amount of noise on start-up. An occasional drop of sewing machine oil on the spindle helps to keep it quiet. It still has its original wiring. It powers on and off by means of a small knob that turns in one direction on the back of the housing. It measures 13-3/4" tall x 11-1/2" wide x 8-1/2" deep. It is very clean with only a couple of minor chips on the deep red paint. The bottom is marked: Wizard Model 1005R-60 Cycle, Bersted Mfg.; 105-120V - 55W; Fostoria Ohio; Oakville, Ont. Canada. It has a keyhole on the bottom that can be used to hang it on the wall. The head swivels and tilts, but I have found the wing nut used to tighten it so it doesn't move does not completely do the job. It would probably benefit from using a spring washer to help the wing nut tighten. I just never got around to finding one.
    This is one of those mid-century pieces that would look great as just a visual accent, but also can be used as a working piece. I have used it in my kitchen to move air for a number of years without issue. You don't find them like this very often.
    I will carefully package and ship this using the most economical method.