This fully functional vintage Silex HandyBreeze desk fan was manufactured in Iberville, Quebec, Canada, and, was meticulously kept in storage for approximately 50 years.
Original power cord is fully intact, flexible, and completely safe/non-brittle.
What a find!
Whether displayed in a mid-century modern collection, an office, workshop, or home, it is the kind of piece that immediately draws attention and starts conversations.
What makes this example special is its exceptional state of preservation. No fading, discoloration, or heavy wear from decades of use. This fan has retained much of its original character, including its beautiful atomic turquoise-blue blades, which still display their vibrant colour.
Aside from a few small blemishes where the finish has worn through and the underlying metal is visible, the blades present exceptionally well.
The original Silex badge remains intact, the metal cage is in very nice condition, and the fan retains the solid, heavy construction that made these mid-century appliances built to last for generations.
It still runs smoothly after all these years. It oscillates and tilts like no tomorrow.