Classic Fan, Inc. ceiling fan

[Sean B.]

Very cool fan. Oil bath, identical motor layout to that of an Original. Only difference is on the rotor, which has "wells" where the blades attach. The switch housing looks the same as that of a Hunter Original on the outside, but it is indeed different. Holds ALOT less oil. Normal Hunter Originals can take a whole bottle of Hunter oil, this fan only took half a bottle. The bearings are made of plastic, thats right plastic. Homestead blades and blade irons. Blades need to be stripped and relaquered. Anyone have any information about Classic Fan, Inc.? It would be nice to find out what year this beaut was made. This is a two speed fan.

[Farah]

Wow that is a neat fan indeed. Where did you get it from?

[Sean B.]

simpsonfan2004 said:

Where did you get it from?

Habitat, months ago.

[Louis]

I saw one of those a few months back. It was 52" antique brass, and I thought it was a Hunter Original until I looked at the tag. This one didn't have Homestead blades and blade arms, though. I remember clearly seeing "Classic Fan Inc" on the tag. Yours looks pretty nice with Homestead blades. I wonder if it would be possible to put metal bearings in it?

[Sean B.]

louis said:

I wonder if it would be possible to put metal bearings in it?

If I could find a source for them, I probably could. I don't know if the shaft is the same of the Hunter Original. I'm not sure if I would use metal ones, these plastic ones are the original set.

The only reason mine has Homestead blades is because I couldn't find the Original set, so I put the only ones I had that fit on it.

Try to get the one you saw, I would be interested in it.

[Deleted]

I have a couple of 52" Classic fans. They seem to be very well made, heavier than Hunter Originals.

Has anyone else seen the Classic Fans with the arch-end cane blades?

[john79]

I have one of these still sealed in the box. Any thoughts on fair value?
Thanks

[Adam D.]

Around $50.. but someone may pay more.. Depending on how bad someone wants one..