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Lot #94: Vintage 1950s Torcan Electric Desk Fan – Mid-Century Industrial Decor

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Time Remaining:

8d left

Location:

Trillium Crescent, London, ON, N5Y 4T3

Pickup:

Sun, September 13 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Up for auction is a beautiful piece of Canadian industrial history: a vintage mid-century Torcan electric desk fan. Manufactured by Rotor Electric Co. Ltd. in Toronto, Ontario, this iconic fan perfectly captures the robust, streamlined aesthetic of the late 1940s and 1950s.It features its classic original blue painted finish, a heavy cast-metal base, and a striking four-blade design protected by a minimalist chrome wire safety cage. The centerpiece is the signature circular "Torcan" badge front and center, boasting excellent typography.Whether you are a collector of vintage appliances or looking for the perfect retro statement piece for an industrial, rustic, or mid-century modern space, this fan delivers incredible shelf presence. In Excellent Working Condition 14” Tall Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 13 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Trillium Crescent, London, ON, N5Y 4T3 View Map (opens in new window)

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Shipping fees MUST be paid to Cassandra O’brien separately from your item payment. Buyers are responsible for contacting [email protected] directly to arrange this service and inspecting the items within 24 hrs after delivery. 

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Bidding Starts:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Friday, September 11, 2026 between 12:00 AM and 1:00 AM

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