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The rare antique General Electric (GE) coin-operated prepayment fan with a brass blade is a unique and sought-after collectible item for vintage enthusiasts. This desk/table fan operates on electricity and features a brass material with an antique finish, adding a touch of nostalgia to any kitchen or home decor. The GE brand ensures quality and craftsmanship, making this fan a valuable piece for collectors interested in small appliances and electrical devices from the past. Coin function can be re connected.

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Antique Brass Bladed Desk Hotel Fan Coin Operated GE General Electric 1920 WORKS. Circa 1920 GE “‘Hotel” Coin Operated Fan. Very quiet and smooth with great air flow. The Original Bank Door (Like Most) Is Missing. It appears that the cord has been replaced but possibly has the original plug, see pictures. I don’t know a lot about it’s history as I only recently acquired it, but feel free to ask questions and I’ll do my best to answer them. The fan works by plugging in and turning on. I’m not positive about the function of the nickel slot since it comes on without using a nickel. It looks to have all the parts it needs to function. If you would like specific pictures please let me know. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Small Appliances\Electric Fans”. The seller is “lilac_8827″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Brand: General
• Antique: Yes
• Type: Electric Fan
• Power Source: Electrical
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Color: Brass
• Model: Coin Operated Hotel Desk Fan
• Material: Brass, Nickel
• Features: Carry Handle
• Finish: Brass
• Item Weight: 28 Lbs
• Vintage: Yes

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Professionally Restored 12 GE General Electric Coin Operated Hotel Taxi Desk Fan. Own a piece of GE Coin Operated fan history, this fan was restored by Kim Frank who has become known as Mr. His interest and restoration of GE Coin Operated Fans created a great buzz around these fans and put many gutted and broken coin ops back into operation. This example was restored by Kim in his early days (2005) and just recently paid a visit to the Dr. (Kim) for a checkup. Internally everything has been inspected and tested, fan functions perfectly as designed. The finish chosen for this example was a rich black matal flake (in the sunlight the metal flake really pops). All brass was polished and left to patina naturally. Kim signed and dated the bottom cover as an artist signature when this restoration was complete. Since restoration a few chips developed in the finish and these have been touched up. A rare opportunity to own a beautiful coin op restored by Mr. The item “Restored 12 GE General Electric GE Brass Coin Operated Antique Desk Fan Vintage” is in sale since Tuesday, December 7, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Small Appliances\Electric Fans”. The seller is “your_source_antiquefanparts_dot_com” and is located in Hickory, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Type: Table/Desk
• Antique: Yes

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Professionally Restored 12 GE General Electric Coin Operated Hotel Taxi Desk Fan. Own a piece of GE Coin Operated fan history, this fan was restored by Kim Frank who has become known as Mr. His interest and restoration of GE Coin Operated Fans created a great buzz around these fans and put many gutted and broken coin ops back into operation. This example was restored by Kim in his early days (2005) and just recently paid a visit to the Dr. (Kim) for a checkup. Internally everything has been inspected and tested, fan functions perfectly as designed. The finish chosen for this example was a rich black matal flake (in the sunlight the metal flake really pops). All brass was polished and left to patina naturally. Kim signed and dated the bottom cover as an artist signature when this restoration was complete. Since restoration a few chips developed in the finish and these have been touched up. A rare opportunity to own a beautiful coin op restored by Mr. The item “Restored 12 GE General Electric GE Brass Coin Operated Antique Desk Fan Vintage” is in sale since Wednesday, September 29, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Small Appliances\Electric Fans”. The seller is “your_source_antiquefanparts_dot_com” and is located in Hickory, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Type: Table/Desk
• Antique: Yes

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Antique GE Coin Operated Fan. It is missing some parts for the coin op. Has brass blade and brass cage. The blades looks like they was painted black at some time I polished a little on one of them just to show it is brass. Seems to run fine. New old style cord. The item “Antique GE Coin Operated Fan” is in sale since Thursday, September 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Electric Fans”. The seller is “trukworx” and is located in Fort Worth, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Brand: GE

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USED VINTAGE CONDITION WITH COSMETIC SCRATCHES, SCUFFS, MARKS, PATINA FROM AGE, ETC. HAS A GLASS WINDOW AS SHOWN. MEASURES APPROX: 7″ LONG X 5″ WIDE X 5.5 TALL. COMES UNTESTED AND AS IS FROM ESTATE. PLEASE ASK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THANK YOU! I LIST NEW ITEMS ON A DAILY BASIS FROM VINTAGE/ANTIQUE ITEMS, RETRO FURNITURE AND ELECTRONICS, TOYS, CONSUMER GOODS, TOOLS, CLOTHING, ADVERTISING PIECES, AND MUCH MORE! The item “Antique Electric Motor Pancake Fan industrial Glass Window coin op steam engine” is in sale since Friday, May 15, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Casino\Trade Stimulators”. The seller is “bbermuda1810″ and is located in Decatur, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Turks and caicos islands, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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USED VINTAGE CONDITION WITH COSMETIC SCRATCHES, SCUFFS, MARKS, PATINA FROM AGE, ETC. HAS A GLASS WINDOW AS SHOWN. MEASURES APPROX: 7″ LONG X 5″ WIDE X 5.5 TALL. COMES UNTESTED AND AS IS FROM ESTATE. PLEASE ASK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THANK YOU! I LIST NEW ITEMS ON A DAILY BASIS FROM VINTAGE/ANTIQUE ITEMS, RETRO FURNITURE AND ELECTRONICS, TOYS, CONSUMER GOODS, TOOLS, CLOTHING, ADVERTISING PIECES, AND MUCH MORE! The item “Antique Electric Motor Pancake Fan industrial Glass Window coin op steam engine” is in sale since Monday, March 16, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Casino\Trade Stimulators”. The seller is “bbermuda1810″ and is located in Decatur, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Turks and caicos islands, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Bermuda, Maldives.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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ANTIQUE, VINTAGE 1915 GE COIN OPERATED BRASS BLADE FAN MUST SEE. Coin operated devices become popular in the late ninetieth century and this application was soon adapted to fans. Both General Electric and Westinghouse made coin operated fans for consumer use. The fan would give the user an hour of cool air for every nickel deposited. The more nickels deposited, the longer the fan would operate. Coin operated fans were ideal for hotels in warmer climates however the paying for air in a room you paid to use fell out of favor which made these relics quite rare. This model has a small handle attached for easy relocation and has an alternating current motor. The body is made of cast iron and is very heavy. There is a slot located at the shoulder of the base behind the motor where the coin could be deposited. A large fluted knob on the back of the base has instructions on how to operate the fan. The coin catch is located at the base of the fan. The motor is a 1914 collar oscillator design, but this fan does not oscillate. The black cage guard is made of steel an provides a dramatic contrast against the solid brass blades. Brass screws and accents stand out beautify when polished. Fan guard and blade will be. I will be listing other items so any help is appreciated. The item “ANTIQUE, VINTAGE 1915 GE COIN OPERATED BRASS BLADE FAN MUST SEE. RARE” is in sale since Thursday, February 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Electric Fans”. The seller is “belmares713″ and is located in Houston, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: GE
• Featured Refinements: Brass Blade Fan

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A ONE OF A KIND , FULLY FUNCTIONAL , PIECE OF HISTORY, YOU ARE LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACE. GET NOW , EIGHT OFFERS PENDING. YOU MIGHT NOT SEE ONE LIKE THIS AGAIN. GENERAL ELECTRIC COIN OPERATED, BRASS BLADE, NONE OSCILLATING 12 FAN FOR SALE. This General Electric fan has been very meticulously and painstakingly restored. Pictures speak for themselves. This fan has been totally disassembled and reassembled to fully function like it did when it was New. Here is a list of things that have been done to this fan. All parts have been cleaned free of grease in a wash tank. All parts with paint have been bead blasted down to bare metal. Bushings have been replaced with new. All internal parts have been wire wheeled. Continuity screw was replicated which is the most important part of a coin operated fan. All brass internal parts have been polished. Any blemishes in the castings (metal) have been filled and repaired. Painted with GLOSS BLACK one stage automotive paint (Three coats). We use high quality paint with hardener and reducer with catalyst. Paint has been wet sanded and Polished with 3 different grades of polish. All Nuts and Bolts that are brass have been polished. The GE badge on the front has been Polished. Painted, and clear coated to original condition. Name Tags has been painted to original condition and. All nuts and bolts that are brass have been clear-coated. Fan Blades have been polished to a mirror shine, but have not been clear coated for maximum shine which is an option for the owner to polish. Fan blades have been balanced. All new rubber grommets. Totally rewired from stator with black cloth replica wire. New black replica plug. New oil in oil cup. New Grease has been applied. Assembled and ran for over five hours to ensure proper functionality. (motor barely gets Warm). Coin operated devices become popular in the late ninetieth century and this application was soon adapted to fans. Both General Electric and Westinghouse. Made coin operated fans for consumer use. The fan would give the consumer an hour of use for each nickel deposited. The more nickels deposited, the longer the fan would operate. This was ideal for hotels in warmer climates. A small handle has been attached to the motor for greater mobility. This example is for alternating current. The base is made of cast iron and is very heavy. There is a slot located at the. Top of the base to deposit a coin. The large fluted knob on the back of the base has instructions on how to operate the fan. The hole at the base of the fan is the bank which holds the nickels. The motor is a 1914 collar oscillator design, but this fan does not oscillate. Dimensions of this fan are 18from base to top of cage. The total width of the cage is 131/4. Total depth from front of badge to back of badge is 8 1/2. As you can see, a lot of work and hours has gone into this fan to make it function properly. This is not a cheap restoration. I have been restoring antiques over 25 years and take a lot of pride in my work and pay attention to every detail. I can honestly say Im proud to bring this fan back to life and if youre not happy, Im not happy. Need not say more. The pictures speak for themselves. You will have to assemble the fan when you get it. You will receive directions on how to assemble this fan which is very simple. If you have any questions, dont hesitate to ask. Thanks for your time. The item “ANTIQUE, VINTAGE 1915 GE COIN OPERATED BRASS BLADE RESTORED FAN MUST SEE THIS” is in sale since Friday, December 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Electric Fans”. The seller is “robertchambestar77″ and is located in Warren, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: GE
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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