1910 fan (FWEW joined GE in 1910) measures 18 across the cage 20 tall overall x 10 deep with 7 7/8 diameter base. The motor bears the pictured plate and the center of the all brass cage bears the FWEW logo. It works on all 3 speeds when plugged in BUT the cage is bent…
Vintage Antique Fort Wayne Electric Works Brass Blade Fan Pat. 1902 Tested and hums but does NOT work. Blades will not turn by hand with light pressure, maybe shaft is rusted and stuck. Still a cool item if left as is. Tag says: Fort Wayne Electric Works “WOOD” A. Motor Volts 110 Cycles 60 Pat.…
Very difficult to find. This model was manufactured by General Electric for Fort Wayne Electric Works, who officially became part of the General Electric Company about the time this fan was manufactured. It is essentially the same as the General Electric 12 desk fan of the period with the exception of the name plate and…