truckerx
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....I would guess this suction-only Regina "Crown," boasting its Westinghouse Motor, to be of the 1930's. The bag closure clip states "Patented Oct. 28, 1924." Check out the odd-shaped and rather prominent proboscis.
I'll show you my Regina...
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truckerx
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Regina 2..
....Motor badge
....Motor badge
truckerx
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Regina 3..
...big, black, billowy, bag, with crown emblem.
...big, black, billowy, bag, with crown emblem.
electroluxkirby
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VERY NICE!
Handsome machine you have there!
Handsome machine you have there!
truckerx
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An Ebay find....
....(6-7 years ago)
....(6-7 years ago)
normvac
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Very nice, I had one years ago. Didn't want to be bothered
shinning it up and finding a good bag for it. Sure would have
been worth while. Wish I had now!
Norm
shinning it up and finding a good bag for it. Sure would have
been worth while. Wish I had now!
Norm
truckerx
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Some Regina history....
Regina was a floor care company that started in 1892 making music boxes. Regina started out selling canister vacuums. By the 30s, they started selling stick cleaners, or how they called it, "Electrik Brooms". During WWII Regina made bomb fuses for the Allied Forces.
During the 1990s the Regina name went through a series of changes. It was purchased in May 1995 by Phillips Electronics after a fierce bidding war with Bissell Inc. Then in March 1997 the Oreck Corp. took over the management from Phillips. According to Bruce Oreck, general counsel for Oreck Corp., the company planned to treat Regina much as it did its own Oreck brand--as an upper-tier line to be distributed by high-end retailers and through direct-response television. This strategy failed and in the year 2000 the Regina brand name was adopted by the Royal Corporation. They continued to make inexpensive lower-end vacuum and carpet cleaners (a combination package was available that offered a bagless upright vacuum, hand vacuum, and carpet cleaner for a low price), now with a new logo. The Regina Brand is now a "house brand" of Home Depot.
Regina was a floor care company that started in 1892 making music boxes. Regina started out selling canister vacuums. By the 30s, they started selling stick cleaners, or how they called it, "Electrik Brooms". During WWII Regina made bomb fuses for the Allied Forces.
During the 1990s the Regina name went through a series of changes. It was purchased in May 1995 by Phillips Electronics after a fierce bidding war with Bissell Inc. Then in March 1997 the Oreck Corp. took over the management from Phillips. According to Bruce Oreck, general counsel for Oreck Corp., the company planned to treat Regina much as it did its own Oreck brand--as an upper-tier line to be distributed by high-end retailers and through direct-response television. This strategy failed and in the year 2000 the Regina brand name was adopted by the Royal Corporation. They continued to make inexpensive lower-end vacuum and carpet cleaners (a combination package was available that offered a bagless upright vacuum, hand vacuum, and carpet cleaner for a low price), now with a new logo. The Regina Brand is now a "house brand" of Home Depot.
hygiene903
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Beautiful Regina, Bernie!!
What model is it? I have a model 39 that looks almost identical, except the front cover on mine is a bit different, the handle is black, and the bag clamp has a black rubber or plastic coating on it, but the bag itself is identical. It runs like a champ!! I also have a model 59 that doesn't run and between the two I have one complete and one almost complete attachment set.
Jeff
What model is it? I have a model 39 that looks almost identical, except the front cover on mine is a bit different, the handle is black, and the bag clamp has a black rubber or plastic coating on it, but the bag itself is identical. It runs like a champ!! I also have a model 59 that doesn't run and between the two I have one complete and one almost complete attachment set.
Jeff
watsonw
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Hello Bernie,
I bet it just glides over the carpet....good with tools ?
The nozzle casting seems so similar to that fitted on the Apex and our GEC Magnet type.
Regards, Walter.
I bet it just glides over the carpet....good with tools ?
The nozzle casting seems so similar to that fitted on the Apex and our GEC Magnet type.
Regards, Walter.
truckerx
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Crowning achievement....
..The Regina "Crown" may have been ahead of the times and Regina's crowning achievement. You'll notice that the ratchet nozzle height adjuster, shown at the front wheel (left side), is similar to that used by Kirby.
And yes...it does glide..... ;-D
..The Regina "Crown" may have been ahead of the times and Regina's crowning achievement. You'll notice that the ratchet nozzle height adjuster, shown at the front wheel (left side), is similar to that used by Kirby.
And yes...it does glide..... ;-D
vintagehoover
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The bag design is just beautiful, and the machine looks to be in lovely condition. Is it 'as found', or did it require any restoration?
You certainly have a gift for taking lovely, clear photographs, by the way! I always think it's good to be able to 'see' the machine being discussed!
You certainly have a gift for taking lovely, clear photographs, by the way! I always think it's good to be able to 'see' the machine being discussed!
truckerx
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As found...
This Crown is as was found. I suppose one attributing factor could be that it came from the west coast where the humidity is lower. She has a few flaws, but over all, not bad for a girl of her age. It came without attachments; although it looks like it takes attachments.
This Crown is as was found. I suppose one attributing factor could be that it came from the west coast where the humidity is lower. She has a few flaws, but over all, not bad for a girl of her age. It came without attachments; although it looks like it takes attachments.
crevicetool
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Hey, you got one of those upside - down hangy thingys!
Great Regina! I have to agree with Jack, you are a wonderful photographer. When you talked about the height adjuster, I could look back over your pics and see it plain as day!
Now, the upside-down hangy - thingy. Do you like it?
Rick
Great Regina! I have to agree with Jack, you are a wonderful photographer. When you talked about the height adjuster, I could look back over your pics and see it plain as day!
Now, the upside-down hangy - thingy. Do you like it?
Rick
truckerx
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Upside - down hangy thingy!
Yes...it is an upside - down hangy thingy! ...and very handy too. Although it does take up some room in my tiny apartment, I prefer to leave it set up, so it's ready to use when I need it.
It's a "Teeter Hang-ups" basic model. It does essentially what chiropractors now do i.e. decompressing the spine's discs relieving many painful back issues. You can buy a Teeter Hang-Ups for about the cost of one trip to the chiro's office. I use it on the average of once per month for about 45 seconds.
Yes...it is an upside - down hangy thingy! ...and very handy too. Although it does take up some room in my tiny apartment, I prefer to leave it set up, so it's ready to use when I need it.
It's a "Teeter Hang-ups" basic model. It does essentially what chiropractors now do i.e. decompressing the spine's discs relieving many painful back issues. You can buy a Teeter Hang-Ups for about the cost of one trip to the chiro's office. I use it on the average of once per month for about 45 seconds.
truckerx
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Regina Photos....
...Terry, I have been using a Nikon for the last several photo postings. I don't think it's as much the camera type as it is plain trial and error. Thanks for the commpliment.
...Terry, I have been using a Nikon for the last several photo postings. I don't think it's as much the camera type as it is plain trial and error. Thanks for the commpliment.
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