Super RARE 12" Menominee Sidegear Tab Base Fan 1 of 6 Known

Super RARE Menominee Sidegear Oscillator.  This is one of about 6 known to have survived the last 100 plus years.

From the "Museum Collection of Steve Cunningham" we are pleased to present this very rare and possibly once in a lifetime acquisition opportunity.  Found by Steve Cunningham in the early years of fan collecting this fan went to Paul Graves for a mechanical overhaul.  Upon completion, this example was placed on display in the AFCA Museum (ID Tag #675).  We believe the fan to still retain its original finish however the gearbox housing looks as though it was refinished at some point and has since received a few small chips.  Brass has been professionally polished and lacquered displaying a beautiful rich shine.  The design of the gear mechanism is incredible and a fan that certainly sets itself apart from all others.  Front motor housing features a roller ball balance wheel, this wheel rides on a flat horizontal surface keeping the fans head from bobbing during the oscillation sweep.  Original head wire is still present and in great condition.  Fan is designed for operation on 4 speeds, we noted the following speed sequence, High, Medium, Low & High.  Having seen the same speed sequence in other Menominee fans of the period, it could be a result of insulation breakdown within the choke coil.  Exceptional example of an early mechanical oscillator design.