Columbus mark III vacuum and polisher find

[midcenturyfan]

I have acquired a couple of Columbus machines. I am a Hoover collector, so I would be happy to pass them on to a good home.

Robin.

 

[gsheen]

Wow I have never seen the s22 outside of South Africa, What does the rating plate say

 

[gsheen]

The s22 was manaufactured right here in CapeTown about 30km from were I live, probably taken over to the UK by some one who moved their

 

[midcenturyfan]

I am afraid that I know absolutely nothing of the history of this machine.

This is actually an s32 model.

The serial number is 7 300107

It runs on 200/250 Volts, 400 Watts.

I would be grateful if you could tell me any more about it.

Thanks,

Robin.

 

[gsheen]

Yea Its s32. My fault for big fingers and small phone touch pad.

I have Two of them will post pics shortly[this post was last edited: 12/10/2017-14:43]

 

[gsheen]

From Left to Right.

Columbus s 32 origional metal base Vacuum cleaner
Columbus S32 update Metal base Vacuum cleaner
Columbus Concorde plastic base Vacuum cleaner
Electrolux 404 plastic base Vacuum cleaner
Columbus B30 metal base 3 brush suction polisher
Columbus Concorde Metal base 3 brush suction polisher

 

[midcenturyfan]

Thank you very much for the information.

Do you know when the different models were in production?

Thank you for your help,

Robin.

 

[ultralux88]

I'm only aware of one of these in existence here in the US, I'm sure there have to be a couple more... I'd love to get one with the attachments one day.

 

[gsheen]

Their is 1 Mk111 at TomGask's vacuum muesum. The s 32 I doubt that any made it to the Usa as they were never made in 110v .