I have the patent for this fan- #565,772, issued August 11, 1896 to W. J. Mingle and T. Bemis of Specialty Manufacturing Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana, entitled "Water Motor Fan". These weren't the first water powered portable fans, but the first of this type.
Fantastic fan. I have had that very same model. I even owned an even rarer "double sided" water fan with blades on either side. It is now in the Fan Museum in Kansas run by the AFCA Antique Fan Collectors Association. Cheers, Mike
Did you really hold it by the cage?
fastdiesel2 2 months ago
I want to learn how to make one could you provide information on blue prints I would be grateful
Victorportillo1 10 months ago
It is entirely possible that this was made to be run on a water supply furnished by a stationary engine powered pump.
douro20 11 months ago
I have the patent for this fan- #565,772, issued August 11, 1896 to W. J. Mingle and T. Bemis of Specialty Manufacturing Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana, entitled "Water Motor Fan". These weren't the first water powered portable fans, but the first of this type.
douro20 11 months ago
@douro20
Forgot to mention it is a US patent.
douro20 11 months ago
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emperormai 1 year ago
Fantastic fan. I have had that very same model. I even owned an even rarer "double sided" water fan with blades on either side. It is now in the Fan Museum in Kansas run by the AFCA Antique Fan Collectors Association. Cheers, Mike
fannut123 2 years ago