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Monday, February 21, 2011

Vintage Fan

Thanks bunches for all of your well wishes on my last blog where I was still in the midst  of the bug from the depths of some place terrible.

Now I am back to my somewhat regular posting.

That is if the seventy-seven degree weather like we had today does not distract me.

Joe and I are easily led astray by  the sun and we worked in our yard for about seven hours.

I went to three estate sales with my sister-in-law this weekend and look what I found!

Mercy!



A small vintage fan from McGraw Electric.

It works too.

It has no on/off switch and is in such good conditon I almost thought it was a reproduction but the cord is very old and worn and the screws underneath are rusted.



I am smitten.



For now it is on the stone hearth. One day it will go in the office {if we ever set it up}.

I hope the hearth qualifies for a suitable surface for Marty's party because I am linking with A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday.

I am also linking with Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday.

Do visit both these lovely ladies.


grace surrounds us
Olive

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40 comments:

  1. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    That is a beauty, Olive. One of these days I will go to an estate sale. Started to Saturday, but need to work in the yard with that gorgeous weather.

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  2. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Oh I have wanted one of these for years. It is rather hard to find....beautiful...ok, I am a bit jealous!!

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  3. Donna@Conghaile CottageFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Love it Olive!!! and I'm so happy you are feeling better... Ahhh, how nice to have warmer weather! That has a very healing effect! Have a wonderful week,
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  4. LynnFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Lovin' your new fan Olive, great color-enjoy:@)

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  5. DebbiedoosFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I am so happy you are feeling better Olive. What a cool fan. I would love to find something fun and vintage.

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  6. Julie MarieFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Olive, I am glad you are feeling better!... Love, love love your new old fan!... and I love your warm weather... can you blow some of it my way with your new fan?... xoxo Julie Marie

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  7. Honey at 2805February 21, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Great vintage fan, Olive. Happy you are feeling better.

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  8. JaneFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Sorry to read you were not feeling well. That stuff can knock you out! Glad you're feeling better.
    Love the fan! I have three and would buy more if I had the room.
    Jane

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  9. Midwest Cottage and FindsFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    wow--LOVE the fan--and your pictures are perfect!! I keep scrolling to admire them....you should do a tutorial on blog photos...you are very good!!

    chris

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  10. ChiPPy-SHaBByFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    AwEsoMe Find!*!*!
    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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  11. middle childFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    What a find! I've always loved that style and when we needed a new bedroom fan, that is the kind I got, reproduction, of course.

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  12. Blooming Rose MusingsFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    So happy you are feeling better! The fan is very cool(no pun intended)and I think the colors are great.
    It is wonderful that you are having warm weather...and feeling better. Perfect combination!
    XO

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  13. Rachel Noelle PallasFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Very cool fan Olive!!;) Literally...lol hugs,Rachel

    French Farmhouse 425

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  14. LindyLouMacFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    I am glad to read you are feeling better, another brilliant find!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I love the fan Olive! I am sure we had one like that because the color looks vaguely familiar. I remember it always sat up high because of curious little fingers!:-)

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  16. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    What a fabulous find. I love it. The color is wonderful too. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Hi Olive! What a great find! My hubby has a couple of these olden fans and they still work. You may inspired me for a blog post! Glad you're feeling better and thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  18. Privet and HollyFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I'm smitten, too!
    Gorgeous find ~ I've
    always loved loved
    loved these : )
    Glad you are back
    from the depths. I've
    been there ~ Christmas
    through a good part
    of January ~ UGH!!
    xx Suzanne

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  19. Life in RehabFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Oh, it's awesome! You have the best luck at estate sales!

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  20. KimMalkFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Hi Olive - what a cool (ha!) find. An estate sale was wooing me this weekend, but I had to pass it by. Lucky you!

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  21. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Glad you're feeling better, Olive!
    I just caught a cold myself & am feeling YUCK!
    But, reading blogs helps take my mind off of it!
    I love your fan...what a wonderful treasure!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Olive,
    Glad you are feeling better.
    The fan is wonderful! I'm smitten, too.
    77 degrees??? We got like 7 inches of snow last night! But the birds are singing and I know spring is around the corner.

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  23. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Hi Olive, I love vintage fans and yours is wonderful! My husband has one in his office with brass blades and it still works. We had a few nice days in the high sixies and low seventies then it turned cold again. Glad you are feeling better.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  24. GailFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I love estate sales and your scored big at the one you went too. I love the fan. I purchased one at an auction sometime back. I love mine too.

    Enjoy your evening,
    Gail

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  25. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    These are very exciting shots of your wonderful new "ZERO"! Don't we all love these old fans?

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  26. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I love old fans and this one is wonderful. It's amazing that it still works. They don't make them like they used to.

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  27. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    What a great find Olive, and what wonderful photos of your find! laurie

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  28. clustresFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Cool fan! I do love all fans (we need them here in Texas), but old ones are just so special!

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  29. Dee@FrenchBleuVintageFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Oh what a score!!! Love those. I almost had my hands on one at the Goodwill a few months back - but someone literally swooped in front of me and snatched it. Karma:) Have a great weekend sweetie.

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  30. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Hey Girlie, Great piece, love that retro look!!
    Sounds like you had a great weekend. Anytime you can get to three estate sales is a good weekend!now stay well,
    love ya,
    Debra

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  31. the old white houseFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    No estate sales in the snow but when there is, I would love to find a fan like yours! Theresa xoxo

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  32. Susan EvelynAndRoseFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    What a terrific fan! Thanks for your nice visit to my blog,
    susan

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  33. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Olive I found one in a junk yard!!!! Can you believe it! FREE!!
    I love mine!
    I'm to afraid to plug it in - I don't want it to blow out my electrical!! HA

    I just became a follower!
    Nice to meet you! I love your name!!

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  34. VickiFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Glad you are on the mend! Love old fans. This one is great!

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  35. Heaven's WalkFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Hi Olive! Aren't those mini-fans the greatest finds?? I nabbed one like yours last summer at a flea market for $10! I just adore it in my office.

    xoxo laurie

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  36. elizabethFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I've seen a couple vintage fans at my favorite antique store and am so tempted....yours is lovely!
    Thanks so much for coming by my blog and for your kind comment!

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  37. Pam KesslerFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Great fan. Don't be plugging it in until you check the cord though. The last time I got all giddy and plugged in a vintage find, there were sparks and smoke invloved.

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Great find, Olive. I've always loved vintage fans. :)
    xo,
    Jo

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  39. Vicki@MorePowerfulBeyondMeasureFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Love the fan! I'll trade ya a couple of shutters for a fan:-)
    Really jealous of your estate sales...not much going on here yet.
    Enjoy our weather! Vicki

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  40. Amy KinserMarch 1, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Love your fan. I have one that is similar but mine is a pale green. I love that it still works even though it scares me just a little to plug it in.

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive

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