VTG Xmas Color Wheel, BEST MANUFATURING COMPANY, Glass colored lenses #771

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BEST MANUFACTURING COMPANY made Theatrical, Stage, Christmas 4 color wheel Glass lenses are Red, Green, Blue and Gold colors. The measure about 4.5" in diameter each. Each lens is convex rather than flat. The wheel is a TCL that measures about 13.5" in diameter and is factory finished in black wrinkle paint to match the stand and base. There is a little tag held on to this item with a string that indicates that this item is AC powered and not DC. This dates the item to the times when some civic power sources were still DC. This was a time in History when Thomas Edison and Nickolai Tesla were competing for Power production and distribution. The first buildings to have electrical power were Thomas Edison's DC current. Many early radios and record players were designed to accommodate both AC and DC power sources for this reason. Thus, the tag on this item wanted the user to know this item works on AC only. It has an original, vintage 2 prong 110VAC cord and plug. The color wheel is held into place with its stand that is made of a cast iron heavy, art deco designed base. It too is factory painted in a painted black wrinkle finish. The Synchron brand motor is housed inside a protective metallic shell just behind the light bulb base of this color wheel. Synchron motors are found in similar industrial quality color projectors including the Stetson Col-O-Lum, and Golde / Bantam Rotochrome Theater and display projectors. These projectors were typically used in storefront Holday display windows of department stores back in the 1920's, 30's, 40's and 50"s into and into the 60's. The light bulb socket is made of vintage porcelain structure. A new, 150 Watt, BR-38, incandescent bulb is included with this item. I do not have the original box, user instructions or any original packing material. If you are seeking a vintage color wheel for your aluminum tree display, don't settle for the ones with cheap plastic, colored lenses as plastic lenses are easily damaged, melt from the lamps heat and are dangerous. CONDITION GENERAL: This is a very RARE, HTF, BEST MANUFATURNING COMPANY, COLOR WHEEL. It is all original except for the bulb. Has Chromed metallic hardware and is factory painted Black Wrinkle paint finish. The motor is a very reliable SYNCHRON brand motor. This item works as it should. Glass lenses are in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or fading. Colors projected are, RED, GREEN, BLUE, & GOLD) the colors are vivid and crisp. Some minor scuffs, scratches here and there. Chrome finish has some pitting from age. Rotates Steady, Smooth Strong and consistently. I have taken apart, cleaned, lubricated, reassembled and completely tested this item to report that it is in excellent condition both cosmetically and functionally. Packing: Item will be shipped with the color wheel unattached to the motors drive shaft. It is easily reattached by sliding the wheel hub, over the drive shaft and tightening a finger operated tightening bolt. This item will be double boxed and packaged with the upmost care for a safe journey to its new home. Shipping: Item will be shipped USPS, Parcel Select with tracking and insured. RETURNS: I accept returns within 14 days of buyers receipt of the item. To receive a full refund including original shipping cost, buyer must return item in same condition received along with all shipping box(s), shipping packing material, and shipping labels that came with item when received by buyer. Buyer pays return shipping costs. I do not offer partial refunds. Payment: Your PayPal payment is due within 24 hours of listings end on all BIN listings. THANKS FOR LOOKING read more

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