As you can see from the picture, there are no blades showing. Once the fan is turned on, the metal blades begin spinning internally and as the motor comes up to speed, they overcome centrifugal force (they are spring loaded) and pop out into their working position. The outer shell & canopy are solid brass and the blades are aluminum. The globe is original and is pointed to accentuate the fan’s “chandelier” shape. The item “Antique Birdy Ceiling Fan INCREDIBLY RARE” is in sale since Friday, June 09, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Electric Fans”. The seller is “goinabflatbroke” and is located in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States