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Up for sale is a wonderful piece of industrial history: an authentic, 1930s A.C. Gilbert Co. Model M1384 desk fan. Proudly manufactured in New Haven, Conn., U.S.A., this antique fan is an excellent project piece for collectors, hobbyists, or restoration enthusiasts.
This model features a heavy, dark-finished cast iron base and motor housing, four distinct aluminum blades, and an elegant looping \"S-wire\" protective cage wrap. It also features the unique mechanical worm-gear tilt adjustment knob located on the rear neck assembly. Incredibly, the fan still retains its rare, original paper factory-inspected label pinned underneath the base frame.
Details & Condition:
- Brand: The A.C. Gilbert Co. (New Haven, Connecticut)
- Model/Code: M1384 (105-115 Volts / 60 Cycles AC Only)
- Era: Circa 1930s Art Deco period
- Mechanical Condition: Project/Repair status. The fan does power on and the motor hums. The blades want to spin but move very slowly on their own, meaning the internal bearings likely need a thorough cleaning and fresh oil to break down the old, dried-up factory grease. Sold strictly as-is for parts, repair, or a fun restoration project.
- Cosmetic Condition: Authentic vintage condition. Shows honest age-related surface wear, light scuffs, dust, and tiny paint speckles consistent with its age. The metal body components and iconic central \"GILBERT\" badge remain structurally sound.
