Antique American Art Nouveau Floor Light Fan from Cincinnati Victor Company Luminaire, 1920s

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A very unique and rare victorian fan and floor lamp in one. Made entirely of cast iron, manufactured by the … Read more A very unique and rare victorian fan and floor lamp in one. Made entirely of cast iron, manufactured by the cincinnati victor co. In the usa.

this special fan was often used in funeral homes in the united states, where the fan kept flies away from the corpse, masked the smell, and illuminated the body with a soft, warm glow thanks to the faux candles.

the fan was designed by charles d. Ryder and patented in 1929. The fan/lamp was also used in sitting rooms and smoking rooms.

the lamp and the fan can be switched on and off separately using the buttons on the front. The angle of the fan can be adjusted. A transformer is included to allow it to be used on current power supplies. Equipped with e
in short, a very unique object for the lover of american art nouveau. Dimensions:

height: 140cm (without bulbs inside)
width: 48cm
depth: 48cm
fan diameter: 34cm

condition:
in good and working condition. One panel on the front of the fan is slightly loose on one side. (this will not cause any further issues)
this piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less