{"product_id":"vintage-1920s-electric-fan-pittsburgh-electric-specialties-co","title":"Vintage 1920s Electric Fan - Pittsburgh Electric Specialties Co.","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePittsburgh Electric Specialties Co. — Type 6 Antique Desk Fan, c. 1920s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA rare and charming piece of American electrical history, this Pittsburgh Electric Specialties Co. Type 6 desk fan dates to approximately the 1920s and retains tremendous character and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pittsburgh Electric Specialties Co. — clearly marked on both the brass badge hub medallion and the embossed motor nameplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6, AC \u0026amp; DC Universal Motor, rated 110–130 Volts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four original brass blades, approximately 6\" sweep — warm golden patina throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original wire cage with ring guard, intact with age-appropriate surface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black japanned cast iron with original textured finish, showing honest wear and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cast iron dome base, nickel\/pewter-toned finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial — heavy cast iron construction throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unrestored, all-original survivor. The brass blades, hub medallion, and motor nameplate are all present and legible. The motor housing shows paint loss and age patina consistent with 100 years of existence. The fan has been tested and is working fine but re-wiring is STRONGLY recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arnie's Auction Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45136673079405,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/0602\/0973\/files\/PXL_20260423_212926733.jpg?v=1776981661","url":"https:\/\/auctionarnies.com\/products\/vintage-1920s-electric-fan-pittsburgh-electric-specialties-co","provider":"Arnie's Auction Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}