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Patent Number 727,411: The Peerless Kick Start

January 10, 2014 Tim Marks
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At the turn of the century, a patent meant the difference between selling your knew idea and sitting on the sidelines. Click through to read how Peerless invented their Kick Start fan.

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In Peerless, Patents

Unveiling the Kick Start

January 4, 2014 Tim Marks

Click through for a gallery of photos of the 1904 Peerless Kick Start

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In Restoration, Peerless

1904 Peerless Type B: The Peerless Kick Start

January 2, 2014 Tim Marks

The Peerless "Kick Start" fan is one that is not come upon often. In fact, I know almost nothing about this fan. We were lucky enough to come across this one and purchased it for the White Glove Fans inventory. The fan is complete and totally original aside from one missing strut. This fan will be given a thorough White Gloves restoration in its entirety. All original parts will be preserved, the paint will shine and the brass will glow.

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In Peerless, Restoration

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