Early bipolar motor – unrestored condition – dimensions: base 30 x 18 cm high 22 cm. Start to turn with 15 V DC – but think it will need around 30 – 50 V DC – just a guess. Pictures are part of description. The item “Early antique electric bipolar motor” is in sale since…
This is a very early Roth Brothers & Co. 1/6 horsepower direct current bipolar motor. It was probably used as a utility or fan motor. One terminal nut is missing, as shown in pics. It is unrestored except for new connection wires and brushes. You can see a video of this motor running on YouTube…
Well in excess of 100 years old, this motor dates from the 1890’s and is offered in “as found” “WORKING” condition. From what I can tell, this fan motor is unmolested — COMPLETE and ORIGINAL. Especially note all the original screws/fasteners, the original knurled screw on/off switch, spring-loaded copper brush assemblies, brass blade and brass…