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 Posted: Tue Feb 9th, 2016 08:15 pm
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Art Lewis
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 Found this fan in a box lot at an auction and identify it. Have not tried it out yet because the cord is suspect where it goes into base but it is a 2 speed oscillator and has a 12" fan blade. The name lable is all but gone so any info would be helpful before I dig into it. Thanks Art

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 Posted: Tue Feb 9th, 2016 09:14 pm
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 Dominion I think. Maybe late 40s 50s.
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 Posted: Tue Feb 9th, 2016 11:06 pm
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 Yes , a Dominion - - the sticker is almost always rubbed off.
I have the pedestal version of it.

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 Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2016 03:20 am
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 thanks that makes things a little easier when trying to find parts. Did yours have a switch at the back of motor, this one hase a flip switch in the base.

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 Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2016 10:01 pm
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 Hi there. Late 40's to early 50's by the base and color. Very unusual to have the switch in the base like that. That style was Model 2020 12" 2 speed oscillator. Impossible to get exact year as Dominion Electric did not start print ads until early fifties. Most models were carried for many years. And they went back and forth with paint colors too. Are you going to service it? I can help if you wish. Good find, I collect these and hadn't seen that switch on this model!
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 Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2016 10:08 pm
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 All mine (5 total?) have the standard rotary 2 speed switch.
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 Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2016 01:50 am
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 Hello, dug a little deeper into fan today, first the cord, its disintrgrated and very fragile, did get the bad spot spliced to check and no sparks. Switch seems to work as the motor tried to turn blades but just couldn't when switched on. The whole fan feels gummed up, the blade does not spin freely like theres old grease gumming it up. Thats its for now couldn't get past how to take the blade and cap off and didn't know whether to dig in and fix this thing as far as i'm capable or put on ebay as is. Whats the value difference and just how rare is this switch in the stand and that should help date it. Will continue to search around and see what I can find out. Thanks
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 Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2016 02:45 am
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Christopher Harding
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 Hi again. These are not worth a lot of money, unfortunately. That being said, this one is different with the switch on the base. Sounds like it needs to be taken completely apart and cleaned out, then re-wired. I would buy it if you are interested in selling it. Just let me know, it would be great in the collection.
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 Posted: Sat Feb 13th, 2016 07:35 pm
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 hello sorry it took so long to get back to you. I would like to sell as is and was thinking 40 on ebay just because of rarity. also have a ge vortalex fan that is missing its switch and this one looks like the swich on it, is it interchangeable
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 I would buy it if you want. No, they are not the same switch. Those vortalex switches can be purchased though. Look online, there are a couple sources, what is model?
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 Posted: Mon Feb 15th, 2016 08:45 pm
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 Hello, I'm not sure if i'm allowed to give number or exchange info on this site but my phone is 7044089443 if it goes to voicemail just leave message. It would be better if someone with a little more knowledge tears into this one instead of a more common one I don't want to screw it up. would like pic when done though
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 I'll talk with you tomorrow .. just saw this, am heading to bed..thank you.Chris
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 Posted: Wed Feb 17th, 2016 03:20 pm
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 Here is my model 2014 Pedestal - in "Dominion Green" of course!

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 Posted: Wed Feb 17th, 2016 03:21 pm
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 Nice metal tag, not the usual sticker that always rubs off!

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 Standard 2 speed rotary switch

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 Cast iron base

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 Love it. I have the tan model.
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 Posted: Thu Feb 18th, 2016 02:42 am
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 Art Lewis wrote: Hello, I'm not sure if i'm allowed to give number or exchange info on this site but my phone is 7044089443 if it goes to voicemail just leave message. It would be better if someone with a little more knowledge tears into this one instead of a more common one I don't want to screw it up. would like pic when done thoughSorry for delay ... I have been sidetracked. Will try you Thursday evening after work. Thanks, Chris
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 It has a tag so it must be from the late 1940s. The tags went away and the decals on the base seem to have started around 1950-51.
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 Posted: Thu Feb 18th, 2016 05:53 pm
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 Cool. Post some pics when you get a chance.I have only
seen Dominions in green (various shades) & cream/tan.

here is my model 2004 - single speed, no switch -just plug & play!

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 Posted: Fri Feb 19th, 2016 01:10 am
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Christopher Harding
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 Mike is correct ...Here are a few of mine...

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 Posted: Fri Feb 19th, 2016 01:11 am
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Christopher Harding
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 A few more...

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Christopher Harding
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 1952 pedestal...

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Christopher Harding
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 Some more...

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Christopher Harding
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 Another... This little guy is a favorite, and a daily runner.

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Christopher Harding
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 Most of these belong in the "pre" section......
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Christopher Harding
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 A few box fans. I have more variety of these but need to do pictures of them.

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 Posted: Fri Feb 19th, 2016 02:02 am
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Christopher Harding
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 Here's a Dominion twin that I have yet to restore... maybe this spring...or maybe I will bring it to Mike....

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Christopher Harding
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 Chrome... I believe Russ has one of these too..

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 Posted: Fri Feb 19th, 2016 02:18 am
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Christopher Harding
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 Gotta love it ..

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