Hi There,
I think this is the place to be, unless I picked the wrong category if it turns out this is pre-1950.
I got this Royal 235 at an estate sale. I love vintage appliances, but I focus on the things which make messes more than those which clean them up (stand mixers, waffle irons, juicers, etc.). I have a royal hand-held with all the attachments and I thought it would be neat to have it's older uncle, the upright...but what do I have here and what do I need to know about it?
I plugged the rotting, cracking cord in and it turned right on, beater bar spinning away, light working...the bag puffed right up. I think it's cool and I love using old stuff, but I don't know if I'll have trouble finding parts for it or if there are quirks about it which will drive me nuts and make me sorry I decided to keep it for use. So, if anyone out there could tell me when this might be from, if belts/bags/etc will be a headache, whether or not this will actually pick up the dirt and dust my old house seems to produce all day long, etc. I would very much appreciate it! Thanks in advance!
Serial #235-44195
Model #235-C
Christine
Phila, PA




I think this is the place to be, unless I picked the wrong category if it turns out this is pre-1950.
I got this Royal 235 at an estate sale. I love vintage appliances, but I focus on the things which make messes more than those which clean them up (stand mixers, waffle irons, juicers, etc.). I have a royal hand-held with all the attachments and I thought it would be neat to have it's older uncle, the upright...but what do I have here and what do I need to know about it?
I plugged the rotting, cracking cord in and it turned right on, beater bar spinning away, light working...the bag puffed right up. I think it's cool and I love using old stuff, but I don't know if I'll have trouble finding parts for it or if there are quirks about it which will drive me nuts and make me sorry I decided to keep it for use. So, if anyone out there could tell me when this might be from, if belts/bags/etc will be a headache, whether or not this will actually pick up the dirt and dust my old house seems to produce all day long, etc. I would very much appreciate it! Thanks in advance!
Serial #235-44195
Model #235-C
Christine
Phila, PA



