This is an interesting Model XXX (see link below). The machine itself, which appears to be in absolutely lovely condition, is the 1949 version, and that is the correct rug nozzle.
However, the bare-floor tool is from the 1939 model! Note that it is made of chrome-plated steel and not aluminum.
The upholstery nozzle does not have the Electrolux logo which puts it really early, possibly as early as the first version of the Model XII
The black upholstery nozzle, made of phenolic plastic, is quite rare -- it was made during wartime (WWII) when metals were scarce. I have one in black and several in dark turquoise. The black one is much earlier.
There was also a "scrubbing bubble" dusting brush in black. I have one of those, and a couple in dark turquoise. As far as I can figure out, the dark turquoise set was made for the last run of the Model XXX when it was sold as the lower-tier model to the LX. I've seen several of those late XXXs with plastic attachments.
Oh, and there were also black and dark turquoise bare-floor brushes, as well as the "standard" 1949 rug tool, and, again, I think it was that the black ones were wartime production and the dark turquoise ones were for the XXX "economy model." See photo. (The dark turquoise rug tools tended to turn a greenish color.)
It's interesting that curved decorative lines were added to the plastic rug and upholstery tools, perhaps to somewhat compensate for the fact that they were made of plastic.
Back to the subject eBay listing, it has the chrome cord winder with the original Belden plug.
The white and gray combination dusting brush/upholstery tool is from the Model F period.
Last note -- the hose has the later 1949-and-on handle end, but the weaving is from an earlier version -- note that there are black criss-crosses only, not black and white. It may be that this is a bojack replacement hose but it looks lovely -- possibly very leaky but would "present" well on display!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321139884272
However, the bare-floor tool is from the 1939 model! Note that it is made of chrome-plated steel and not aluminum.
The upholstery nozzle does not have the Electrolux logo which puts it really early, possibly as early as the first version of the Model XII
The black upholstery nozzle, made of phenolic plastic, is quite rare -- it was made during wartime (WWII) when metals were scarce. I have one in black and several in dark turquoise. The black one is much earlier.
There was also a "scrubbing bubble" dusting brush in black. I have one of those, and a couple in dark turquoise. As far as I can figure out, the dark turquoise set was made for the last run of the Model XXX when it was sold as the lower-tier model to the LX. I've seen several of those late XXXs with plastic attachments.
Oh, and there were also black and dark turquoise bare-floor brushes, as well as the "standard" 1949 rug tool, and, again, I think it was that the black ones were wartime production and the dark turquoise ones were for the XXX "economy model." See photo. (The dark turquoise rug tools tended to turn a greenish color.)
It's interesting that curved decorative lines were added to the plastic rug and upholstery tools, perhaps to somewhat compensate for the fact that they were made of plastic.
Back to the subject eBay listing, it has the chrome cord winder with the original Belden plug.
The white and gray combination dusting brush/upholstery tool is from the Model F period.
Last note -- the hose has the later 1949-and-on handle end, but the weaving is from an earlier version -- note that there are black criss-crosses only, not black and white. It may be that this is a bojack replacement hose but it looks lovely -- possibly very leaky but would "present" well on display!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321139884272
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