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Unknown Manufacturer Lightsocket/Desk Fan (france) Circa 1925 This fan I found this fan recently in France and unfortunately there are no markings to identify the maker.  I have seen a few other fans which were obviously made by the same company.  In fact Terry Fisher has a really neat model in his collection.  While this fan is relatively cheaply made, its appeal is the way it can be either used as a traditional desk fan and plug into a wall socket, or can easily come apart to screw into a light socket.  A bit odd and just the way I like them.

Unknown MFG 6" Nickle Plated Fan (germany) Circa 1925 Without  question, this is the finest quality built 6” fan I have ever seen.  Take a look closely at a few of the many details.  The construction of the blade is super with each wing of the blade attached to the hub with 2 screws.  The cage is stellar.  Note how the cage wire appear to go through a hole in the outer ring rather than the common method of wrapping around the wire.  I small machined ring holds the cage to the motor housing and the ornate details everywhere is so sweet.  Even the wing nut to adjust the pitch of the motor has decorative markings.   And the condition after 80 years is outstanding.

Unknown Mfg. (Russian) 6" Fan w Star Base Circa 1941 I bought this from a person in Germany several years ago for less than $50 because I thought the star shaped base was very unique.  It wasn’t until I was able to look it over closely that I realized it was made in Russia and is dated 1941.  After showing it to a good friend from Germany he surmised it was likely picked up by a German soldier during the occupation in WWII and brought it home to Germany where it likely sat for the next 50.  I am really amazed how heavy the fan weighs, especially the base.  I think this is a great little fan and the historical significance makes it even that much more appealing.