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DysonInventsBig
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Sweeper and Vacuum collection auctioned (UK)...
Original Message Jan 7, 2009 1:42 pm |
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DysonInventsBig
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Re: Sweeper and Vacuum collection auctioned (UK)...
Reply #5 Jan 11, 2009 5:45 pm |
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My thanks too, DIB. Vacuum collections are fascinating. Hi Venson: I'm guessing neither. Westinghouse was not producing vacuums in Europe and/or exporting. I suspect that the collector came upon it [a USA model] through other means. The pictured Westinghouse upright doesn't have its cloth bag. The UK vacuum along side, does not have the brush roll. Typical with vintage vacuums, that they are rarely complete. And of course not being complete diminishes the value even as a museum piece. Sadly, for most today who see these antiques, it's scrap metal and nothing more. Takes another vintage collector, preferably vacuum enthusiast, to appreciate their value and be the next caretaker. Museums are usually not interested in vacuums as conversation pieces of history. In part, because too many brands/models were produced and most don't know the underlying history. What's left around today in terms of vacuums is very unsexy for viewing by the current generation even as artifacts and history. Carmine D. Glad you liked it.
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CarmineD
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Re: Sweeper and Vacuum collection auctioned (UK)...
Reply #6 Jan 11, 2009 8:34 pm |
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Hi Venson: Nice detective work. Interestingly, one of Bob K's favorites is the Westinghouse hand vacuum made of dark bakelite. I believe he paid $50 for one complete. One of the higher priced pieces in his collection. The Westinghouse uprights, you may recall, that were made during the war years [1940's] in the USA exactly resemble the UK Westinghouse pictured but were produced in two tone brown hard plastic, if I recall correctly. Also Bob and his Dad separate the handles and bags from the vacuum bodies to store more easily in their barn in Pennsylvania. I don't see the value in that preferring like the late great Stan Kann to keep the vintage vacuums all intact. Charles Lester, as I recall, is the Electrolux aficionado among others. Great vacuum collector names, for sure. Keep me posted on your Westinghouse research and findings, please. I'll do the same. Carmine D.
This message was modified Jan 12, 2009 by CarmineD
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