Thought I'd share the latest $45 flea market find, a Hunter Zephair model C16 3-speed oscillating fan. This one is in above average condition and, after replacing the power cord, it took off running. I still want to clean it out, lubricate it, and replace the headwire before I put it into regular use.
I'm guessing this to be from the '40's; but, don't know for certain. From what I can tell, the C16 was around for several decades and I'm not familiar on how to tell them apart.
Years ago, I had a similar C16 that had the wrong blades on it. I borrowed a part off of it to fix a smaller C12 and I ended up giving the first C16 away. I'm happy to have the current one and it will serve me well during the spring and summer months.
Here's a video I made of it in operation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyRs6rWkCXc
