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.
Read MoreSome Background Reading if You're Planning a Re-Wind
Re-winding a motor is one of the most challenging aspects of any antique fan restoration. Not only is it difficult mechanically, it's also a challenging concept to grasp to anyone not already familiar with electric motors and their design and engineering.
Read MoreUnveiling the Kick Start
Click through for a gallery of photos of the 1904 Peerless Kick Start
Read More1904 Peerless Type B: The Peerless Kick Start
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.
Read MoreRubber Feet and Felt Pads
Nearly all of our fans have rubber feet, click through for a simple solution to keeping those rubber feet from marring your furniture.
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