Vintage Antique 1930-40s GE Vortalex Working 18 inch 3 Speed Oscillating Fan

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

You're bidding on an antique, vintage 1930-1940s General Electric Fan This Vortalex model, cat. # 78x191, spec. # 272698-1, is intact and performs as designed. She's heavy at 15 lbs, 3.6 oz The fan is still powerful to this day, the 3 speeds work and it oscillates in all 3 speeds. The cage/fan blade unit tilts and locks flawlessly It's 18"H and 8" round at the base. The black metal cage is 14" round and 4 1/2" deep. The 3 blade 12" fan is probably nickel plated brass She works great and is remarkably quiet. The 3 speeds (photo # 10) snap into position and respond on each setting It's in very good condition with only a few minute scratches here and there. The polished nickel fan blades are very clean Photo # 4 appears worse than in real time. A good cleaning and polishing will make it almost like new The felt covering for the base bottom needs to be reattached or replaced (Photo # 12)) Although the original cord powers up the fan, it's dry and brittle with exposed metal and needs to be replaced The cage and blade assemblies will be removed and boxed, then included inside the box with the main fan motor assembly. No skimping on bubble wrap all around Shipping/handling USPS Parcel Post unless requested otherwise. I ship to the Paypal provided address 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Return within specified time for refund

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.