Circa 1905 Manhattan No.3 Bipolar 9" Battery Fan All Original

$1,800.00
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From the "Museum Collection of Steve Cunningham", we are pleased to offer this beautiful 1905 Manhattan No.3 9" Bipolar Battery Fan.  Displaying an open motor design, the Manhattan #3 leaves nothing to the imagination of how this little motor works.  The rewound exposed field coil combined with the exposed commutator and flat stock brushes looks almost like a science experiment.  This beautifully restored example graced the Antique Fan Collectors Museum shelves for many years until recently.  Fan operates on 8V DC being controlled by a lever switch mounted to the solid oak base.  An impressive example, ideal for the collector or someone who appreciates early electric motor/fan design.