{"product_id":"vintage-elcon-oscillating-electric-desk-fan-c1930s-40s-original-australian-industrial-fan","title":"Vintage Elcon Oscillating Electric Desk Fan c1930s–40s – Original Australian Industrial Fan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"314\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original Australian-made \u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eElcon oscillating electric desk fan\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from the 1930s–1940s and retaining its distinctive cast \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eELCON\u003c\/strong\u003e centre badge, pressed steel four-blade fan and decorative wire safety guard.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eBuilt for reliability, Elcon fans were a familiar sight in homes, offices and workshops throughout Australia before air conditioning became commonplace. Today they are highly sought after for their industrial styling and authentic period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eThis example remains in original, unrestored condition with an attractive aged patina developed over many decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y3f0vl\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eOriginal cast \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eELCON\u003c\/strong\u003e centre badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hz2q2g\" data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eOriginal pressed steel four-blade fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"spnqlt\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eOriginal decorative wire safety guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"105tjex\" data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eOriginal painted finish with age-related wear and paint loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jtua5w\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eSurface rust and patina consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8w0pu7\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eOld power cord removed for safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cmswv9\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eUntested and sold as a display or restoration piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wisid6\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eRequires rewiring and electrical inspection before operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eA striking decorative piece for an industrial interior, country home, café, office or vintage fan collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gwnmd1\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aupmpx\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eHeight: 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c0to3d\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eGuard diameter: 34 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"idbzpj\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eBase diameter: 18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003ePickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northam Secondhand, Northam WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eAustralia-wide postage available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elcon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53456889315628,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_1816.jpg?v=1784619074","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/vintage-elcon-oscillating-electric-desk-fan-c1930s-40s-original-australian-industrial-fan","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}