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Antique Westinghouse 1930s Oscillating Fan. Master-Aire. Micarta! Runs - $145 (Brighton)
Debora Dr near Grand River Ave
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Appears to have original cord.
From the desired Master-Aire line or Power-Aire line.
1937
Micarta blades (!!!) in VERY GOOD condition, not brittle AT ALL.
Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TnQL8fkz1KiqAh_2YtKbDcufPEOjKDYZ/view?usp=sharing
Fan with style number 868472 and serial code "GG" was manufactured in 1937.
Manufacturing Details
Model/Catalog Number: 12-F-3 (part of the Master-Aire or early Power-Aire lines).
Serial Code "GG": In Westinghouse's dating system, "GG" specifically identifies the year 1937.
Style Number 868472: This number refers to the specific production configuration of the fan, which typically features a 12-inch Micarta (early plastic/resin) blade and a three-speed oscillating motor.
part of the desirable Art Deco-era Master-Aire or Power-Aire lines, which can command higher prices from collectors.
Key Value Factors
Blade Material: This model famously features Micarta blades. While some collectors find them brittle, they are prized for their quiet operation and "Art Deco" aesthetic. If the blades are original and crack-free, they add significant value.
Working Oscillation: Since this is a three-speed oscillating fan, the value stays on the higher end only if the oscillation mechanism still works smoothly without grinding.
Originality: Fans with their original "Power-Aire" or "Master-Aire" center cap and unpainted cages are worth more than refurbished or repainted units.