1925 kirby with attachments

[smow69]

I aquired a 1925 kirby vacuum with attachments and book just wondering if anyone knows what it would be worth factory rebuilt in 2002 have reciepts very nice condition.

 

[hoover300]

Pics would help

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Smow69

Shane,

I think what you have is actually a Vac-U-Ette Electric. The first Kirby-brand vacuum did not show up until the Kirby Model C came out in 1934.

~Ben

 

[KirbyCollector01]

Incredible!
Pictures?

 

[lesinutah]

Pics

I hope for all that is good it wasn't rebuilt by Kirby with sanitronic colors.
If it is it's not really worth much.
Les

 

[bikerray]

If it is from 1925 it would be a Scott Fetzer Vacuette Electric, the Scott Fetzer Sanitation System didn't come along till 1928. The first Kirby was the C in 1934 or 1935, so if it's branded as a Kirby it definitely is NOT from 1925.

 

[smow69]

Kirby pics

 

[smow69]

Kirby pics

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

smow69

Shane,

What you have is a Kirby Model C, the very first in the line with the Kirby name, dating from 1934 to 1939.

~Ben

 

[smow69]

Kirbyclassiclll

Thank you for info

 

[hoover300]

Wow

Very nice! They sell black replacement cords on ebay, although you will need a special bag with the smaller spring if you want a black replacement.
~K

 

[bnsd60m9200]

very nice kirby model c. those are very hard to find with the attachments and manual even without the original bag. if kirby rebuilt it and removed the original reiveted on builders plate. it wont be worth as much. people will stay pay a decent amount if they want it, but being factory rebuilt they remove original components such as the cord and switches that hurt value.

that's not a factory rebuild either unless they have a rebuild data plate on it. that bag and the cord arent what it would come with a rebuild. it wouldve had a black bag and black cord coming from kirby. that's a bojack vac shop bag.

 

[smow69]

Kirby

I have the reciept from the kirby co in ohio it was rebuilt in 2002.

 

[smow69]

Kirby

I have the reciept from the kirby co in ohio it was rebuilt in 2002.with help from you guys found out it is a model c thank you guys for help. Maybe i will sell or trade.

Kirby

 

[lesinutah]

Hmm

It looks like either 2c or 3c. The vacuum Adam bomb goes to tom gaskos vacuum museum and vacuums fairly often.
I want to say it's early 2c.
The manual is rare, the handle is rare. The bag is early 500 series Bojack bag.
Your lucky the vacuum is sanitroniized vacuum.
Could you post a pic of the model plate.
Les

 

[smow69]

Kirby pics

I cant hardly see it

 

[lesinutah]

Good

Thanks for the pic.
It's original plate so rebuild may have been done by a high level/expert builder. It's refreshing to see the plate as Kirby didn't want to ruin a high dollar machine. Kirby rebuilds usually look like one in picture attached. I believe it was rebuilt and glad it's in condition you have it in.
With the original plate, handle, emtor, wheels, belt cover and the headlight that is most desireable feature of pre war Kirby's, you have quite a valuable vacuum.
I myself couldn't set a value on it. It's on people's want but never will find list. If I had money I'd make an offer.
I imagine if you posted in supermarket forum here, you could get good money. Ebay would cost almost half of what you would sale it for. This is a vacuum forum and there are quite a few people here who are well off and would buy it from you. You would be well compensated.
Happy Holidays
Les

 

[dysonman1]

I believe that machine was rebuilt by a Kirby distributor in Ohio - not the Factory. They would have never sent it back with the original serial number plate. And they would not have used a bojack bag. Still, it's rare. Definitely a model 1C. My 1C is on the left in this picture, taken a few weeks ago in my vacuum store.

 

[lesinutah]

Wow

That's the vacuum I mentioned Adam.
The nozzle trim, belt cap, bag, cord, handle, vulcanized bag topper similar to my 505s, circular hammerhead hood,handle tube,light, it might be the nicest Kirby I've seen. Nice 1c
Les