Help to Identify this Vacuum Cleaner

[clive1997]

Hello

I am actually a collector of vintage lawnmowers!! But I acquired a small wheeled cylinder vacuum cleaner recently & would like to know all about it from you experts out there

Thanks

 

[ryry_87]

possibly an early Sturtevant commercial vacuum?

 

[ryry_87]

or BVC? is there any info on the ratings plate? does it power up? thats an interesting find!

 

[clive1997]

More images

Thanks so far, I attach more images, the plate gives the rating & 20-20?
The cylinder is quite small around 40cm long. I assume between the rating plate & the flex attachment there may have been a small square makers label as you can see the discolouration left by it.
Being more of a grease monkey with my mowers etc, I'm quite impressed with the small oil-way where you can lubricate the axle!! Cant imagine the wheels would ever travel far or build up speed!.
I have not been brave enough yet to put a plug on it, perhaps wait until you guys have given a bit more info before I try.
Any idea of date as well as manufacturer?

 

[lilkidtech]

Were you looking to sell the vacuum?

 

[thevacuumman]

Looks like a cannon

 

[johncrawshaw]

i have these hoover

i have one of these hoovers too and mine works and would like to know what year it is please?

 

[selector]

Did anybody ever ID this vacuum or give it an approximate age ?
I bring up this old post as I have found something similar in the UK
Many thanks

 

[watsonw]

its called a TROJAN.

Its French made and was around during the interwar years.

 

[selector]

Crickey - that old ? Thats fantastic thank you.
Mine is an English model, remarkably similar called a "Supervac" made by Domestic Supplies Ltd of 30 Shoe St. London