A rare Royal upright...The two Speed 259

[kenkart]

Rare because it is made differently, the fan housing and nozzle are one casting.

 

[kenkart]

Side View.

This came from Roger Proehl in 2001.

 

[kenkart]

Two Speed.

Switch.

 

[kenkart]

Bottom view.

This is NOT a lightweight machine!

 

[kenkart]

Brass

Covered roller brush!

 

[kenkart]

P.A.Geier co.

Cleveland!

 

[dysonman1]

Stan Kann

Had that same model. Boy I sure loved using it. Gorgeous machine Hans. You're very lucky to have it. I need to come visit you and Donald sometime soon. And play with that Royal.

 

[djtaylor]

I had one when I was in high school and gave it away long before I knew I had something truely special. I regret giving it away... but regret far more WHO I gave it to. Big, big mistake.

 

[hygiene903]

Nice Royal Hans!

I have a model 189 that is somewhat similar, except that the fan case, nozzle, and light hood are all separate parts. However, it does have the larger but more streamlined motor housing like your 259.
Jeff

 

[thevacuumguy96]

Ive got one that looks similar to this one. Those older royals are definitely my favorite of any royal vacuum.