1887 World's First Plug-In Motor still works as new, Part 1 (gone)

[gavincurtis]

Beautiful old motor. Just keep it away from photonicinduction.

[MrTpengineer]

@gavincurtis I don't think even he would blow this up he has a few constructive video's rather than destructive :)

[TheSupertecnology]

how does it works? please reply!☺:)

[ampdavolts]

@TheSupertecnology, it is bipolar. Look up, " early motor bipolar edison "

[TrollingDr]

ahh the days when things in america were built to last

[nannerin]

Beautiful!

[piper4seeformerly]

had the AC motor been invented yet?

[pandolin1]

To answer some questions: it was stored in a cupboard, apparently, all of its life. All the surfaces are original, nothing polished or worked-over, but merely cleaned of dust and film with gojo, soft cloths and swabs. The motor was sold some two years ago. It sold at a low price, I think, about what we paid for it years and years ago: twelve bills or so.

[icanflyhigh]

I respect that you KNOW what you are doing instead of just collecting it and letting it sit. Way to go and fabulous work on restoring it. Two Thumbs up! Glad it's in your hands.

[coolbluelights]

if you don't mind me asking, how much did you get for it? I'm just curious as to how much you think it wqs worth. you can PM me if you prefer, thanks.

[coolbluelights]

where was that stored all these years before you got it?