An authentic pre-war industrial icon! Up for sale is a vintage 1930s General Electric GE Vortalex 3-Speed Oscillating Desk Fan (Model FM12V1), featuring iconic heavy-duty cast metal construction and deep-pitched 4-blade aluminum prop design. Known as the gold standard of pre-WWII home and office cooling, the Vortalex series was built like a tank. This unit was recently pulled out of storage in an outbuilding, making it a prime candidate for an easy cosmetic restoration or to keep in raw, original survivor condition. With all three speeds functioning, smooth oscillation, and straight blades, the hard work is already done! Key Specifications & Collector Details. Brand / Maker: General Electric (GE). Model Number: FM12V1 (Vortalex Line). Era: 1930s / Pre-WWII Americana. Blade Configuration: 4-Blade Deep-Pitch Design (12 Blade Sweep). Features: 3-Speed Switch, Oscillating Gear Assembly, Adjustable Neck Tilt. ITEM DESCRIPTION & CONDITION. We strive to be as thorough as possible in our descriptions. All items are described to the best of my ability. Please remember that most of my items come from Estate Sales or Garage Sales. Unfortunately, I do not know how used items were cared for, where they were kept, if the previous owners had pets, or if they smoked. I inspect every item for condition and for any obvious smells, but this method is not perfect. Please keep this in mind when purchasing any used item. If you have any sensitivity to odors, please contact me before purchasing to get as much information as possible. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE MORE PICTURES. If there is a problem and you need more time or will be out of town, please just let me know. Sorry for any inconvenience. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING!