I think these are pretty old

[johnnyb59c]

I think these 2 are in fair condition for their age? They keep their place in the foyer in the corner on display as people walk in the door(I may add a Hoover or two against the wall across from the front door

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Love the Eureka!!
You are really close to where I live in Independence.

 

[brandon_w_t]

Both are indeed old! Hehe.

Very nice machines you have! Would love to see more of that left machine. Is that a premiere?

 

[kirbyds80]

Do they run?

Do any of these machines acutally run? Would be neat to see them actually run.
-Jayson

 

[brandon_w_t]

Looks like they are running! If not, the bags would have to be stuffed. But those cords are going somewhere.


Just curious, are either of these machines pre 1915? If so do they have the original Edison screw on plug?

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

1937 Royal Vacuum

@johnnyb59c
Am I led to believe that the name "Jason" that appears on your 1937 Royal refers to some dealer whose first name is Jason, or perhaps a last name like that of Stark?

Also... I'd like to know the model # of your '37 Royal. Thank you very much.

~Ben

 

[johnnyb59c]

closeup #1 of vacuum on the left

the motor

 

[johnnyb59c]

closeup #2 of "America"

revolving brush

 

[johnnyb59c]

closeup#3

switch side

 

[johnnyb59c]

pic #2 of the Eureka and America

I don't like to unwrap the old cloth cords so I have them connected to Kirby cords

 

[brandon_w_t]

AH! Its an America!

My friend has one of those. Very cool vacuums!! I think they might be the same model possibly.


I understand that you are a huge fan of the early machines too, and that you have quite the collection! You should list in your profile some of the machines you have.

 

[johnnyb59c]

The Royal Jason I.D.

here is a closeup of the Royal "Jason" tag

 

[johnnyb59c]

Royal Jason

I know it wasn't named after me(my 1st name happens to be Jason but I'm only 32)

 

[johnnyb59c]

Royal Jason closeup

don't know what to write about this one

 

[electrolux~137]

Here's the story about that Jason upright. Quite a few years ago John Lucia came for a visit (or was it Mike Pupek? or was it Hans Craig? Good Lord, the brain damage!). We went thrifting one day and found the Jason at a yard sale.

We both thought of Jason Davis and I decided I wanted to send the Jason vacuum to him as a surpruse. But it was badly tarnished and really needed a spa treatment. So I sent it to Bob Kautzman to spruce up for Jason and then send it to him.

When Bob finished with it, it literally looked brand new. Needless to say, Jason was quite surprised to get it! And I'm glad to see he still has it!!

 

[electrolux~137]

P.S.: As far as I know, no one ever has been able to figure out where the Jason came from. It's clearly a Royal. Some of Royal's preferred customers can order "vanity" machines with their store name instead of the Royal brand, e.g., Starks in Portland, Oregon. Apparently there was a Jason Vacuum Cleaner company somewhere.

P.P.S. Good to see you here Jason!

 

[johnnyb59c]

can anyone tell me the model?

there are obviously a few pieces missing

 

[johnnyb59c]

the motor runs though

I don't think it will pick up much dirt for awhile- if ever again.

 

[brandon_w_t]

What a neat vacuum! is there a tag on it? What is the brand? The exhaust looks like a kenmore.