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Dayton Electrical Mfg. Co. Apple IgniterDayton Electrical Mfg. Co. Apple Igniter  Here is a very nice looking Apple Igniter Dynamo made by the Dayton Electric Co. of Dayton Ohio.  Originally meant to be driven off an old gas engine flywheel and used to make power for the ignition system. About 10-3/4″ long, 5-3/4″ wide, 5-3/4 tall.   No bearing wear can be felt. Nice!!  

Fine . . . . . $245.00      SOLD!!





B. F. Sturtevant Co. 1/8 Horsepower Electric MotorB. F. Sturtevant Co. 1/8 Horsepower Electric Motor  A nice looking Pancake style electric motor that dates from near the turn of the century.  The founder of the company hailed from Maine, but this is marked Boston Mass where the company was formed.  The tag calls it off as being 104 volts and 1200 RPM. There is a Sturtevant history website that describes the history and more Nice!!  

Fine . . . . . $245.00      SOLD!!







Thomas Edison Mary-Ann Dynamo / Electric Motor ModelThomas Edison Mary-Ann Dynamo / Electric Motor Model   Wonderful representation. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!  

Fine . . . . . $495.00      SOLD!!







ANtique Crocker Wheeler Dynamo / Electric MotorCrocker Wheeler 2 Horsepower Dynamo / Electric Motor  The Spec tag reads 2 HP, 30 Volts, 9 Amps, 1000 RPM. The base measures approx. 22" long x 14 wide. 2 Horsepower is much larger than these dynamo / motors are typically found. Crated and ready to ship with the 1.5 KW Edison Dynamo listed below, or it can be re-crated for separate shipping.

It has been in storage on a warehouse shelf for years. It has not been tested or run and is being sold as is. I am acting as a broker for this, and after I have a firm commitment to purchase we can discuss payment and freight shipping. It is located in the Midwest, and there is no further info as to provenance, if it has been worked on, or if it is operational.

Good . . . . . $3295.00      SOLD!!





Thomas Edison's Edison System  1.5 Kilo Watt Dynamo / Electric MotorThomas Edison's "The Edison System" 1.5 Kilo Watt Dynamo / Electric Motor   The plate on one side reads Edison General Electric Co. Schenectady Works. The plate calls off the size as 1.5 Kilo Watts and 38.0 volts. The other side says "The Edison System" Patented and has three patent dates - Aug 22 1882, September 19 1882, and October 10 1882. The base measures approx. 22 x 14.

It has been in storage on a warehouse shelf for years. It has not been tested or run and is being sold as is. I am acting as a broker for this, and after I have a firm commitment to purchase we can discuss payment and freight shipping. It is located in the Midwest, and there is no further info as to provenance, if it has been worked on, or if it is operational.

Good . . . . .       SOLD!!





Thomas Edison's Edison Electric Light Co. 2 Kilo Watt Dynamo / Electric MotorThomas Edison's Edison Electric Light Co. 5 Kilo Watt No. 2 Dynamo / Electric Motor   Base measures approx. 19" x 42". The name plate on both sides cracked when it was banged moving it. The plates are complete and can be repaired or recast. The plate on one side has two patent dates, Aug 22 1882, and September 19 1882. The plate on the other side reads Edison Machine Works - Builders - Schenectady NY. 2 and No. 225. I think it is a 5 Kilo Watt. Also note it has a light socket on the top.

It has been in storage on a warehouse shelf for years. It has not been tested or run and is being sold as is. I am acting as a broker for this, and after I have a firm commitment to purchase we can discuss payment and freight shipping. It is located in the Midwest, and there is no further info as to provenance, if it has been worked on, or if it is operational.  

Good . . . . .     SOLD!!





Carlisle & Finch No 27 10 Volt Electric Bipolar DynamoCarlisle & Finch No 27 10 Volt Electric Bipolar Dynamo    The tag or maker id info on this early and interesting open frame exposed coil electric dynamo is at the top. The plate reads "NO. 27 DYNAMO ~ 10 VOLTS ~ SPEED 1200 ~ THE CARLISLE & FINCH CO. CINCINNATI, O.". The base is cast iron.  The brass drip oilers & connecting terminals are present and the motor runs. Overall it measures 10'' in length by 5 1/4'' wide and stands 6 1/2'' at its tallest point. Super nice condition.

Good + . . . . . $495.00         SOLD!!







Franklin Bipolar Electric MotorSmall Franklin Bipolar Electric Motor This small Franklin toy size battery powered electric motor runs.  It is built on the same frame and principle as the small toy Bipolar Edison Motor one sees from time to time.  It have been suggested that they were sold or given away at one of the expos or fairs around the country that took place after the introduction by Edison of his light bulbs and full size motors / dynamos.  You actually see more of the Edison branded motor than you do the Franklin.  This tiny motor stands just under 4" tall and has a great look with its double column exposed windings.   It will display nicely and will be a nice addition to the antique electric,  motor, Americana,  or other collection.

Good + . . . . . $600.00          SOLD!!






Sprague Electric Co.  Lundell MotorSprague Electric Co. Lundell Motor  This is an odd motor.  The tag says 25 in the HP window.  1/4 horse ? surely not 25 horses.  In the volt window it is stamped 500.  The RPM is 1600.  It weighs a good 50 lbs.  Different & Nice.

Fine . . . . . $350.00     SOLD!!









Weeden Electric MotorWeeden Electric Motor At least I think that is who made this one.    

Fine . . . . . 45.00     SOLD!!








Voltamp Electric MotorVoltamp Electric Motor   The motor tag says Voltamp who was a well known maker of toy trains.  The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition.  Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 125.00       SOLD!!







K & D #5 Electric Motor by 
	Kendrick and Davis Lebanon NHK & D #5 Electric Motor by Kendrick and Davis Lebanon NH This small 6 volt battery motor is in nice condition. The tag says it runs at 1800 RPM.  It is untested but looks good.  I believe this small battery powered motor dates from shortly after the turn of the century. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!    

Fine . . . . . $125.00      SOLD!!






Marklin Toy Electric MotorMarklin Toy Electric Motor   This small battery powered motor is in nice cosmetic condition.  It is by the famous German toy maker best known for their toy trains and steam engines. It is untested but looks good.  I believe this small battery powered motor dates from shortly after the turn of the century. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!    

Fine . . . . . $75.00      SOLD!!







Electro Dental Mfg. Co. Electric Ball MotorElectro Dental Mfg. Co. Electric Ball Motor This unusual little motor has a great look.  There are two patent dates on the tag, one from 1895 and one from 1902.  I imagine given the name it was used to power a dentist drilling outfit.  Never seen one before.  Different!!  

Good +. . . . . 75.00      SOLD!!








Antique Miniature Toy Electric Ball MotorMiniature Toy Electric Ball Motor  This is an unusual little ball or Globe shaped motor on a pedestal and has a great look.  Known as the Globe, I believe.  Never seen or had this one before.  Different!!  

Good +. . . . . 95.00     SOLD!!







Porter / K & D - Kendrick & Davis #2 Bipolar Electric Motor Porter / K & D - Kendrick & Davis #2 Electric Motor This small battery powered toy electric motor runs well.    It has a great look.   It will display nicely. A nice condition addition to the collection.

Porter / K & D - Kendrick & Davis #2 Bipolar Electric Motor    Porter / K & D - Kendrick & Davis #2 Bipolar Electric Motor    Porter / K & D - Kendrick & Davis #2 Bipolar Electric Motor   

Good + . . . . . $195.00     SOLD!!






K & D #5 Electric Motor by Kendrick and Davis Lebanon NHK & D #5 Electric Motor by Kendrick and Davis Lebanon NH   The motor tag says K & D # 5 Speed 1800 6 Volts.  The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition.  Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 150.00        SOLD!!








Knapp Type SS Electric MotorKnapp Type SS Electric Motor   This small 6 volt battery motor is in nice condition.  The brush holders are there.  It is untested but looks good.  These small battery powered motors date from shortly after the turn of the century. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!  

Fine . . . . . $85.00      SOLD!!







antique toy motorKnapp Miniature Electric Motor   Straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!  

Good. . . . . $115.00      SOLD!!









Unknown Dynamo / Electric Motor ModelUnknown Dynamo / Electric Motor Model   Looks to be a Homebrew of a different and unique design.  Not sure what else to call it.   Nice!!  

Fine . . . . . $80.00      SOLD!!








K & D - Kendrick & Davis # 14 Electric MotorK & D - Kendrick & Davis # 14 Electric Motor   The ID tag is brass and says K & D # 14.  The round body is steel and the finish is in super condition.  Very nice!

Good + . . . . .250.00      SOLD!!








Ajax Toy Electric MotorAjax Toy Electric Motor   The motor tag says Ajax.  The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition.  Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 125.00        SOLD!!










Porter's #1 Electric MotorPorter's #1 Electric Motor   The brass ID tag is cast and says Porter's #1 Motor.  The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition.  Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 225.00    SOLD!!







Johnson Ballbearing Water Wheel Co Pelton Style Water MotorJohnson Ballbearing Water Wheel Co Pelton Style Water Motor   This unusual patented water motor has a double cup design very much like Pelton Water Wheels. or motors  The brass tag says it was patented in 1908 over 20 years after the Pelton design was first introduced and patented.  I could not find the patent for this water wheel motor, and scant info on the Johnson Ball Bearing Water Wheel Co of Newcastle California.  It is approx. 12" dia and has a cast iron bracket it would pivots on to tension the fan belt of whatever one hooked it up to.  An interesting and  RARE Water Motor!!!

Good +  . . . . . $400.00       SOLD!!





Electric Machinery Co. of Minneapolis Minn. 1.5 kw Dynamo / Electric MotorElectric Machinery Co. of Minneapolis Minn. 1.5 kw Dynamo / Electric Motor  From internet searches it appears this company is still in business making industrial size motors, generators, dynamos and other electrical equipment.  This electric motor was taken out of service years ago when electricity was brought into the high Sierra California town it was being used on a homestead.  It has been stored in a barn for a number of years.

Good  . . . . . $295.00      SOLD!!







Westinghouse 3 HP Type C Induction Electric Motor Westinghouse 3 HP Type C Induction Electric Motor  This Westinghouse 3 Horse Power Type C Induction Electric Motor is huge.  The ID tag is present and all the patent dates are pre 1900.  I have not run or tested the motor and it is being sold as is. It has been in a electrical theme collection for approx. 50 years. I will put it on a pallet and figure shipping through an outfit we use in Sacramento that we have found to be reasonable or you are free to arrange pick-up and shipping yourself.  I am guessing it weighs approx. 250 - 300 lbs. The last time I shipped one this size cross country it ran approx $350.00 crated and shipped.  You can also pick it up in CA outside of Placerville for free.

Good  + . . . . . $395.00        SOLD!!





K & D - Kendrick & Davis # 36 Electric MotorK & D - Kendrick & Davis # 36 Electric Motor   The ID tag is brass K & D no. 36.  The body is steel and the finish is in super condition.  Note the gears.  It probably came from an erector set sort of toy.   Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 150.00      SOLD!!








Ajax Toy Electric MotorAjax Toy Electric Motor   Super Condition.   Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $125.00        SOLD!!











Thomas Edison Konowatt Electric MotorThomas Edison Konowatt Electric Motor   The motor tag says Konowatt by Thomas Edison.  I believe it is from an Edison record player phonograph or some other Edison product. Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 30.00      SOLD!!









Electro Magnetic Red Toy Motor Small Red Electro Magnetic Toy Electric Motor   Unmarked.  Very Nice!

Good + . . . . . 75.00    SOLD!!











Electro Dynamic Co. Patented 1880 Electric Motor Electro Dynamic Co. Patented 1880 Electric Motor  This unusual hanging dental motor is 7 1/8 inches long from the tips of the shaft on each end.  The body measures about 2 3/4 inches across. On one end it is marked Electro Dynamic Co. of Philadelphia and on the other end it is marked Patented May 18 1880.   The small thumbscrews are marked "Made for S. S. White Dental Co.  Different and Nice!! 

Good + . . . . . 1250.00        SOLD!!







Electro Magnetic Red Toy MotorElectro Magnetic Red Toy Motor   Unmarked.  Nice!

Good + . . . . . 70.00    SOLD!!









Small Black Electro Magnetic Toy Electric Motor Small Black Electro Magnetic Toy Electric Motor   Unmarked.  Nice!

Good + . . . . . 75.00    SOLD!!








Vertical Electro Magnetic Toy Electric MotorVertical Electro Magnetic Toy Electric Motor   Unmarked.  Nice!

Good + . . . . . 75.00    SOLD!!










Knapp Type S Electric MotorKnapp Type S Electric Motor   This small 6 volt battery motor is in nice condition.  It looks about identical to the SS model above offered. Clean, straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!    

Fine . . . . . $75.00        SOLD!!








Small Antique Electric MotorSmall Electric Motor  This small motor has a cast iron frame.  It has unusual support features and brush holders.  A design superior to the one above.  Different!    

Good +. . . . . 75.00       SOLD!!









Porter K & D Kendrick & Davis #2 Electric MotorPorter K & D - Kendrick & Davis # 2 Electric Motor   The ID tag is brass and says Porter Motor K & D # 2.  The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition.  Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 125.00       SOLD!!











Leavitt # 2 Electric Motor w/ Blacksmiths Trip HammerLeavitt # 2 Electric Motor w/ Blacksmiths Trip Hammer  The blacksmiths trip hammer or punch is cast iron and a nicely done toy.  The motor tag says it is by the Leavitt company from Providence RI.  Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 395.00      SOLD!!









Small Electric Motor on Cast Iron BaseSmall Electric Motor on Cast Iron Base   This small electric motor has a cast iron base.  It is unmarked, but I believe it is by Ives.  Different and Nice!!.

Good + . . . . . 75.00       SOLD!!









B. F. Sturtevant Co. 1/8 Horsepower Electric MotorB. F. Sturtevant Co. 1/8 Horsepower Electric Motor  A nice looking Pancake style electric motor that dates from near the turn of the century.  The founder of the company hailed from Maine, but this is marked Boston Mass where the company was formed.  The tag calls it off as being 104 volts and 1200 RPM. There is a Sturtevant Motor website that describes the history and more   Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $245.00        SOLD!!






K & D # 19 Toy Electric MotorK & D # 19 Toy Electric Motor   2 Volt - 2200 RPM  Nice!

Good + . . . . . 175.00         SOLD!!








Watson Induction Motor Vertical Electric Motor by Mechanical Appliance Co.Watson Induction Motor - Vertical Electric Motor by Mechanical Appliance Co.  A little known outfit that was formed approx. 1901 and had a name change in the 1920s. This odd electric motor is on a tripod base and oriented vertically.  It is 1 1/2 Hp.  220 volts.  It weighs 150 - 200 lbs. or more.    I believe it is for a small elevator or lift type application. Produced by the Mechanical Appliance Co of Minneapolis WI.  I do not know if it runs.   Different & Nice.

Good . . . . . $95.00       SOLD!!






Kenco 2 Volt .8 Amp Electric MotorKenco 2 Volt .8 Amp Battery Electric Motor   The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition.  Note that it has oil cups / oilers.  Very nice!

Fine . . . . . 225.00   SOLD!!









Fort Wayne Electric Works Wood System Fractional HP Ball MotorFort Wayne Electric Works Wood System Fractional HP Ball Motor This small unusual ball shaped motor has a cast iron frame and base.  The tag says it is 110 volts.  Note the stepped pulley.  A neat little motor.  Different!    

Good +. . . . . 250.00       SOLD!!








Porter No. 3 Electric Motor by Kendrick & Davis of Lebanon N. H.Porter No. 3 Bi-Polar Electric Motor by Kendrick & Davis of Lebanon N. H.  This small early bi-polar motor dates from near the turn of the century or a few years before.  It is in great cosmetic condition, but one of the original copper brushes is missing. I tried to get it running with a made up brush and it tried to go but just in spurts.  I see no burned areas or anything like that and so I left it.   Kendrick & Davis of Lebanon N. H. offered this style motor in several different sizes.  Later examples are typically marked K & D w/o the name and location spelled out.  The larger models like this are hard to find.  I have seen these motors with small fan blades mounted on them and this one at about 6" tall would be a good candidate for that application. 

Good + . . . . . $395.00    SOLD!!





Antique Bi Polar / Open Frame Electric MotorAntique Bi Polar / Open Frame Electric Motor   There is no tag or maker id info on this early and interesting open frame exposed coil electric motor.  The original wooden base measures just about 12" long.  It is set up to use carbon brushes, and although both holders are present one carbon brush is missing.  I assume the handle on the right side is a speed adjuster / controller.  The wooden pulley on the left is grooved as though it could be used to drive not just small flat belt machines but things like sewing machines or other round belt machines as well.  Nice.

Good + . . . . . $395.00






Roth Bros & Co. 1/4 Horsepower Bi-Polar Electric MotorRoth Bros & Co. 1/4 Horsepower Bi-Polar Electric Motor The overall cosmetic condition of this 19th century bi-polar electric motor / dynamo is very nice. This early c. 1890 1/4 horsepower antique electric motor is large, and heavy weighing nearly 75 pounds.  From an era when 1/4 horsepower meant something. There is no blade or cage indicating it was a fan, just the flat belt brass pulley seen.  It is larger than the bi-polar fan motors I have seen by this outfit but at 1/4 horsepower who knows.

The cast iron base measures approx. 9" wide by 6" deep. The motor stands just about 12" tall.  It is fresh from an estate here in CA although the owner said he brought it here from IN and that it had been in his family from the beginning. The cast brass tag on the front says "Manufactured by Roth Bros & Co. Chicago Ill USA 2865".   The info/ spec tag says Volts 220, H. P. 1/4, Speed 1900, Amp 000.  The wooden terminal block on the top was glued along a crack and is now solid and nice. The brushes are two sets of dual carbon rods, and look good.  I see no damage or problems and was told it ran just fine by the owner. It has not been tested and is being sold as is.

This is a Very Rare & Nice looking open frame bi-polar antique electric motor.  Perfect for the early electric motor / dynamo or other electrical related collection!!

Good + . . . . .$ SOLD!!




C & C / Curtis & Crocker Bi Polar / Open Frame Electric MotorC & C / Curtis & Crocker Bi Polar / Open Frame Electric Motor   This c. 1890 C & C / Crocker & Curtis 1/4 Horse Bi-Polar Electric Motor is in excellent condition and does run. The Crocker and Curtis Electric Motor Co was formed as a partnership between Charles G. Curtis and Francis B. Crocker sometime before 1886.  That partnership ended about 1892 with both parties going their own ways and forming new electrical related companies.  Curtis formed the Curtis Electric Mfg. Co, and Crocker formed a new partnership with Wheeler called the Crocker Wheeler Electric Co.

This C & C / Crocker & Curtis motor is a very early and important find.  The motor is mounted on a cast iron 3 leg paw or claw foot base which is similar to those seen on rare and desirable C & C electric fans.  Those fans are considered the first commercially produced non battery electric fans offered.   The motor has been lightly cleaned needing just the brushes worked on to get it running.  I have provided numerous pics, but if you need more or better ones, or more info, contact me.

The motor weighs approx. 70 lbs.  It stands 14" tall and is 10" across the coils.  The measurement from the base to the center of the shaft is approx. 10".  It measures 16" or so from end to end of the shafts. The measurement across the paw feet at the bottom is 12".  The cast tag has 4 different patents listed from between 1886 & 1890.  The serial # is 9444.   This motor is currently set up with a flat belt pulley on one end, and a grooved pulley for a round belt on the other.  While it seems a bit large for a fan, I imagine an enterprising and imaginative early electric fan aficionado could easily enough produce a large and unique industrial size C & C fan from this.  Wouldn't that be impressive looking?

Fine . . . . . $      SOLD!!




Thomas A. Edison 1882 type Z # 295 Dynamo / Electric MotorThomas A. Edison 1882 type "Z" # 295 "Mary Ann" Dynamo / Electric Generator  Thomas Edison's type "Z" dynamo of 1882 was known as "Long Legged or Long Waisted Mary Ann" by the Edison staff.  This Edison Dynamo is probably the finest original condition example of this RARE and desirable Edison machine known. There are just minor losses to it's original paint and it is in fine overall condition!  All other aspects are in fine original condition including the windings and controls.  There are no casting problems or cracks.  A truly superb example!!

Research has shown that this early electrical machine was made at the Edison machine works in New York city in 1882.  There were only 400 made (age & number confirmed by Dr. Paul Israel of Rutgers University) and just a handful have survived. The Henry ford museum in MI. stated that they had never seen one with original paint and Hal Wallace of the Smithsonian agrees.  In correspondence he said that theirs, which is on display, is a repaint!  This Edison "Mary Ann" stands just under 6' tall & weighs over 1000 pounds.

Picture this rare and commanding piece of electrical history in the lobby of your corporate headquarters, or just inside the doors of the museum devoted to antique electrical devices you are creating.  This rare and desirable piece deserves a special place to be admired and cherished for the importance it has in relation to the development and history of electrical power in America.  To just call this early and rare Antique Edison Dynamo rare would be an understatement.   Opportunity!!

Fine . . . . . SOLD!!






Crocker-Wheeler 1/4 H.P. Bipolar Electric MotorCrocker-Wheeler 1/4 H.P. Bipolar Electric Motor  This 1/6 H.P. motor appears to be in fine condition noting the minor tears in the armatures fabric or tape / paper cover.  The windings inside appear to be fine.  These smaller versions of these early electric motors are even harder to find than their larger brothers.  The top brass plate on this one has one patent date from 1891, and it says it is a 3Amp. 10 Volt that runs at 1300 RPM.  The serial # is 12442.  The quadruple brushes are carbon in three of the holders and the fourth seems to have leather in it for some reason.  I would imagine that this would run all day, and have no trouble putting any current product to shame.  It is just about 8 3/4" tall and 12" long.   There are not many of these left and they make for a graphic display and represent an important part in the history of the development of electrical technology in this countries history.  Rare and recommended!

Good . . . . . .  SOLD





Crocker-Wheeler 
        1/6 H.P. Bipolar Electric MotorCrocker-Wheeler 1/6 H.P. Bipolar Electric Motor  This 1/6 H.P. motor appears to be in fine restored condition, and I believe it has been carefully repainted.  The windings  appear to be fine.  These smaller versions of these early electric motors are harder to find than their larger brothers, and I have a 1/4 H.P. model available as well if you are looking for that size.

 The top brass plate on this one has one patent date from 1891, and it says it is a 3 Amp. 10 Volt that runs at 1300 RPM.   The quadruple brushes are carbon blocks  I would imagine that this motor would run all day, and have no trouble putting any current product to shame.  It is just about 8 3/4" tall and 12" long.   There are not many of these left and they make for a graphic display and represent an important part in the history of the development of electrical technology in this countries history.  Rare and recommended!

Good . . . . . .  SOLD




Antique Crocker-Wheeler 1/6 H.P. Bipolar Electric MotorCrocker-Wheeler 1/6 H.P. Bipolar Electric Motor  This antique 1/6 H.P. bi polar electric motor appears to be in fine condition.  The windings  appear to be fine.  These smaller versions of these early electric motors are harder to find than their larger brothers.

 The top brass plate on this one has one patent date from 1891, and it says it is a 3 Amp. 10 Volt that runs at 1300 RPM.  It is just about 8 3/4" tall and 12" long.   There are not many of these left and they make for a graphic display and represent an important part in the history of the development of electrical technology in this countries history.  Rare and recommended!

Good . . . . . .  SOLD





ntique Bi-Polar Electric MotorCrocker-Wheeler Bipolar Electric Motor  This antique bi-polar electric motor appears to be in fine condition.  The windings  appear to be fine.

Good . . . . . .  SOLD










Roth 1/2 H.P. Bipolar Electric MotorRoth 1/2 H.P. Bipolar Electric Motor   This 1/2 H.P. motor appears to be in good condition and is an early and important example of motor technology when it was still in its infancy.  It weighs in at close to 100 lbs and stands just under 13" tall.  The windings appear to be OK, but I have not tested or attempted to run it.  Tough to find this open frame motors were once pushed out of the way and considered nothing more than scrap are today an important reminder of just were we were and how far we have come.

Good . . . . . .  SOLD







Open Frame / Bi Polar Electric MotorSmall Open Frame / Bi Polar Electric Motor  Check all the pics to see the exceptional condition.  It is like new.  This is a turn of the century toy or demonstrator Open Frame / Bi Polar Electric Motor.  The wooden base is approx. 3" square, and it stands about 4" tall. Runs like a top with just a few volts.  Super!!!

Good  . . . . . SOLD!







Manhattan  # 3 Fan Motor / Electric MotorManhattan  # 3 Fan Motor / Electric Motor  These came in different sizes and with or with out fan blades.  They were sold in magazines of the era and promoted to fill just about any need in the desire to sell another one to the consumer.  

Good  . . . . . SOLD!!







K & D The Porter # 4 Standard Motor / Electric MotorK & D "The Porter" # 4 Standard Motor / Electric Motor This antique electric motor is marked "The Porter" Standard Motor # 4. These early open frame electric motors were made in a number of different sizes marked #1 and up. I have seen them up to #6 and they may have made other even bigger versions. This is one of the larger ones I have seen measuring about 3" square at the base and standing about 6" tall. It would look neat with a small fan blade on it, but I think these were for demonstration or to power small toys like workshops or erector set like toys. Straight off the shelf in the old storage building . I hooked it up to 6 volts and not much happened. Not sure why as the windings look OK.

Good  . . . . .  SOLD!!





Ajax Electric MotorThe Ajax Electric Motor This is an interesting and nice condition example of a small battery powered electric motor.  This type of motor was sold out of the back of magazines and were used as toys and demonstrators.  This marked example is in near new pristine condition.

Good + . . . . . .  SOLD







K & D #1 Electric MotorK & D #1 Electric Motor This is an interesting and nice condition example of a small battery powered electric motor.  This type of motor was sold out of the back of magazines and were used as toys and demonstrators.  This marked example is in nice condition, noting that the brushes are missing.  It stands approx 3" tall.  K & D made these in a number of different sizes with this being their smallest.

Good . . . . . .  SOLD









Early Electric MotorEarly Electric Motor This is an interesting example of an electric motor.  It looks to be a manufactured piece, but the tag is missing from the top.  It may be a kit sort of thing.  I am not sure.   It stands approx 10" tall and is pictured with the K& D from above. The coils and armature are wrapped in green felt   It has not been tested.

Good . . . . . .  SOLD






C & C Curtis & Crocker  Bipolar Electric MotorC & C / Curtis & Crocker  Bipolar Electric Motor  The condition on this motor is second to none, and it has not been restored or fiddled with in any way.  The patent dates for this motor are from the 1880's putting it as one of the earliest.  This company is well known and were highly respected when they were in business for just a few years in the 1880's.  In addition to fans they also made motors for commercial purposes and I assume that this is what this was for to run a sewing machine or other similar  device.  Seldom seen, and never in this condition.  A choice piece of electrical motor history ready for the collection.

Good . . . . . .  SOLD





C & C / Curtis & Crocker  Bipolar Electric MotorC & C / Curtis & Crocker  Bipolar Electric Motor  The condition on this early patented electric motor is good, and it has not been restored or fiddled with in any way.  The patent dates for this motor are from the 1880's putting it as one of the earliest commercially produced electric motors in America,  Curtis & Crocker is well known for their motors and were highly respected when they were in business for just a few years in the 1880's.  In addition to electric fans they also made different open framed motors for commercial purposes and I assume that this is what this was for to run a sewing machine or other similar small device.  Seldom seen..   

Good . . . . . .   SOLD





Open Frame Bi-Polar Electric MotorEarly Open Frame Bipolar Electric Motor This is another interesting example of a small battery powered open frame bipolar electric motor.  It looks like a Carlyle Finch.   The tag is missing from the top but it is certainly a manufactured piece.    It stands approx 8" tall and 12" long.  It appears it once ran a leather belt.  It weighs approx 15lbs.  Nice, and an interesting example of early electrical power.

Good . . . . . .  SOLD





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	Open Frame Electric MotorSmall Open Frame Electric Motor  This small motor appears to be in fine original condition.  The windings  appear to be fine.  These smaller early electric motors are hard to find these days and this one just has 10 years of dust on it from sitting on my shelf.  It is really in nice condition.  It is unmarked as to rating or other info, but I believe will run off of small voltages like 6 or less.  I have not run it, but would guarantee that it would run.

Good . . . . . . $150.00        SOLD







Horizontal Open Frame Electric MotorSmall Horizontal Open Frame Electric Motor  This small motor appears to be in fine original condition.  The windings  appear to be fine.  These smaller early electric motors are hard to find these days and this one just has 10 years of dust on it from sitting on my shelf.  It is really in nice condition.  It is unmarked as to rating or other info, but I believe will run off of small voltages like 6 or less.  I have not run it, but would guarantee that it would run.

Good . . . . . .$350.00   SOLD




Keystone Electric Toy MotorSmall "S" Keystone Electric Motor  I have never seen the logo this small motors plaque has.  I am not sure if it was a toy, or had something to do with a railroad, Pennsylvania, or what.  Different

Good . . . . . .$150.00  SOLD








Edison Electric MotorMiniature Edison Electric Motor / Dynamo / Generator  I have seen a couple of these over the years, and the same design with the name Franklin leading one to believe they were something offered up at an exposition or fair or something like that It probably dates from the 1870's -1890's and is a pretty rare piece. 

Good . . . . . . $750.00  SOLD








Antique Emerson Electric Motor1/2 Horsepower Emerson Electric Motor  This early motor was found running a foot powered Barnes Lathe.  It has a great design and will probably run for another 100 years.  It weighs 80 lbs at a minimum.

Good . . . . . .$395.00       SOLD







Emerson 1/4 Horse Power Electric MotorEmerson 1/4 Horse Power Electric Motor   I believe this dates from just after the turn of the century.  From a time when the rating of a motor meant something, and its weight probably directly proportional to its power and the horses weight as well.  This thing weighs close to 80lbs and looks like it would run all day long.  The switch on this antique electric motor looks to be an aftermarket kill switch.  It has a great look, and runs like  top.

Good . . . . .$350.00        SOLD!!










Weeden Electric MotorToy Electric Motor These came in different sizes.  The base seems to be marked 110Volts, but I am not sure if that is correct.  Unlike the other motors these used electro magnetic field to operate.  It looks similar to a Weeden design, but there is no makers info to be found. 

Good + . . . . .$150.00        SOLD!







Antique Electric Sewing Machine Motor w/ RheostatAntique SO-EZ Electric Sewing Machine Motor w/ Rheostat by Hamilton Beach  This set-up reminds me of the situation I am in where I am being sent a black box to make it possible to receive TV signals after they change them to all digital. 

Electricity had come to America, but what was the housewife to do with her trusty hand crank or treadle sewing machine.  Upgrade of course.  These small electric motors with a foot powered rheostat were offered to the consumer who had a treadle or hand crank sewing machines and had invested a lot of money in them and would not buy one of the new fangled electric models.

I had one of these once that was patented in the 1880's and bolted to the machine instead of the wheel and crank.  That was a quite rare little piece. This later model is more universal and has a rubber pulley that would run against the sewing machine wheel to get things going.  From the looks of it and the condition the wife decided to stick with hand or foot power, or hubby got her one of those real electrics the next year. Overall it is in great condition, and I suspect the wife just continued to treadle away and this sat in the closet for the last 80 +  years or so.  

Excellent . . . . . $95.00       SOLD!!




Carlisle - Finch 12 Volt Water Powered Bipolar DynamoCarlisle & Finch Water Powered 12 Volt Electric Bipolar Dynamo / Motor  This water powered dynamo has a great look to it.  Carlisle Finch is best known for their line of early electric toy trains.  They are also well known for their bipolar electric motors, dynamos and other electrical devices. The cast iron housing for the water wheel carries the name Carlisle Finch and the PA location. 

Information found on the internet says that this style and size dynamo was meant to fill a need found amongst their customer base who were buying their line of toy electric trains but had no feasible way to run them.  Remember, this dynamo dates from the 1890's or so.   The story goes that these dynamos were meant to be run off the, at that time nearly free source of potential power, water, that most every home did have at that time to power their electric train.  Examples of this style dynamo running can be found on You-Tube.

This example does have a bit of an issue.  The water wheel or impeller inside the cast iron housing is gone.   I believe these were a pretty simple design made of brass. It would be 5" dia. or less. I am in the process of locating one so that I can have a new one cast.  I would imagine it is a pretty simple vane affair like a turgo style waterwheel, or a single cup wheel design as opposed to a more elegant design like a Pelton water wheel that had double cups. 

Good  . . . . . $750.00       SOLD!!





Hand Crank Electric Motor / Dynamo / GeneratorHand Crank Electric Motor / Dynamo / Generator  I know little about this.  There is no maker info or info tag.  I have seen similar advertised in early magazines.  Interesting!!

Good + . . . . . SOLD!








Miniature Toy U Frame Electric MotorMiniature U Frame Toy Electric Motor   Straight from the collection and ready for yours.   Nice!!    

Good . . . . . 40.00        SOLD!!









Manhattan #1 Electric MotorManhattan #1 Electric Motor   Different!!    

Good . . . . . 175.00       SOLD!!








Small Electric Motor w/ Brushes on Both EndsSmall Electric Motor w/ Brushes on Both Ends   This small electric motor has a cast iron frame and brushes on both ends of the main shaft.  It is unmarked.  Different and Nice!!.  

Good + . . . . . 125.00        SOLD!!









Voltamp Electric MotorVoltamp Electric Motor   The motor tag says Voltamp who was a well known maker of toy trains.  The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition.  Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 245.00         SOLD!!







Porter K & D - Kendrick & Davis # 3 Electric MotorPorter K & D - Kendrick & Davis # 3 Electric Motor   The ID tag is cast brass and says Porter Motor K & D # 3.  The body is cast iron and the finish is in super condition.  Very nice!

Good + . . . . . 250.00        SOLD!!









Small Electric Motor on Cast Iron BaseSmall Electric Motor on Cast Iron Base   This small electric motor has a cast iron base with a crack.  It is unmarked, but I believe is by Ives.  Different.  

Good - . . . . . 225.00     SOLD!!




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