Royal and Dirt Devil Pictures
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Bill (wwh),
That would have been the 1989-90 production season. Here is one, from then, with the blue cord. Serial #E89C007771 (May 1989).
~Ben
That would have been the 1989-90 production season. Here is one, from then, with the blue cord. Serial #E89C007771 (May 1989).
~Ben
Franken-Royal
Now this is one "Franken-Royal": it has the removable nozzle from the 980 (note different pull knob for the Adjust-O-Rite plate), but the motor body is from some other Royal that dates between 1986-90 (probably model 886 or 887), since it has the warning text all in black (and also because the fan case housing is from at least January 1985 due to it being partially angled).
The bag is off of a 1982-83 Electro-Hygiene 903 or 980 since it is the off-white colored version with the red text.
~Ben
Now this is one "Franken-Royal": it has the removable nozzle from the 980 (note different pull knob for the Adjust-O-Rite plate), but the motor body is from some other Royal that dates between 1986-90 (probably model 886 or 887), since it has the warning text all in black (and also because the fan case housing is from at least January 1985 due to it being partially angled).
The bag is off of a 1982-83 Electro-Hygiene 903 or 980 since it is the off-white colored version with the red text.
~Ben
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And to add
Had to add to this one I did not see a model 153 in fact I rarely see any. GreAt machine once I get a new bag on for it she will see daily service. Would be nice to have a light like the 215 but then it would not be a 153.
Had to add to this one I did not see a model 153 in fact I rarely see any. GreAt machine once I get a new bag on for it she will see daily service. Would be nice to have a light like the 215 but then it would not be a 153.
Ok....this strikes up a qestion from me.....
i have a aunt that bought a new (or maybe not now) Royal around 1996 or 1997. it looked just like the 993 in the same dark blue with the same bag patch....but it couldn't have been now seeing Ben E dates for it manufacture.....was there one that was VERY similar to it, or even identical? i know also that hers took F&G bags, and was a low 5.0 or 6.0 amper....it was not a screamer.....
i have a aunt that bought a new (or maybe not now) Royal around 1996 or 1997. it looked just like the 993 in the same dark blue with the same bag patch....but it couldn't have been now seeing Ben E dates for it manufacture.....was there one that was VERY similar to it, or even identical? i know also that hers took F&G bags, and was a low 5.0 or 6.0 amper....it was not a screamer.....
Jae,
I believe your aunt had a model 886 or 886F (the latter with the "Au-Toe-Matic" toe-touch height adjuster) from the 1991 to 1995 period (pre-1991 models would have a "baby blue" trim color similar to the 880), with the 6 amp motor.
Or, if it lacked the headlight, it would be a model 885 (1989 and early 1990 models have the 6-blade fan; models made since April 1990 have the 9-blade fan).
~Ben
I believe your aunt had a model 886 or 886F (the latter with the "Au-Toe-Matic" toe-touch height adjuster) from the 1991 to 1995 period (pre-1991 models would have a "baby blue" trim color similar to the 880), with the 6 amp motor.
Or, if it lacked the headlight, it would be a model 885 (1989 and early 1990 models have the 6-blade fan; models made since April 1990 have the 9-blade fan).
~Ben
Royal 885 Brochure
Canadian version, submission courtesy of elux-o-matic.
Canadian version, submission courtesy of elux-o-matic.
suckolux
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Only one I have
hygiene903
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Here You Go!
When this thread was first started I wasn't able to scan the pics of my acquisitions from 2 years ago, but since have them all scanned and saved to my flash drive. First we have a Royal 189 and two 215's. I no longer have the one in the center.
When this thread was first started I wasn't able to scan the pics of my acquisitions from 2 years ago, but since have them all scanned and saved to my flash drive. First we have a Royal 189 and two 215's. I no longer have the one in the center.
hygiene903
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A Row Of Royals!
Left to right, they are models 601, 801, 603, 606, 801, 602, and 883. Interesting to note, the 601 is the ONLY Royal in my collection that says Royal Vacuum Cleaner Co. on the data plate. All others either say P.A. Geier Co. or Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. Also, the bag on the 601 was originally red and black, but is quite faded.
Jeff
Left to right, they are models 601, 801, 603, 606, 801, 602, and 883. Interesting to note, the 601 is the ONLY Royal in my collection that says Royal Vacuum Cleaner Co. on the data plate. All others either say P.A. Geier Co. or Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. Also, the bag on the 601 was originally red and black, but is quite faded.
Jeff
hygiene903
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Straight Suction Electro-Hygienes
Left to right are model 94 (pre-war), 230, and 2-230, both post-war. The 2-230 was the last straight suction Electro-Hygiene, replaced by the revolving brush model 285.
Left to right are model 94 (pre-war), 230, and 2-230, both post-war. The 2-230 was the last straight suction Electro-Hygiene, replaced by the revolving brush model 285.
hygiene903
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And one of the 2-230 by itself, with its attachments. As you can see, the wands, crevice tool, and floor brush are missing. Anyone have extras?
hygiene903
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Here's A Row Of Electro-Hygienes
First we have 3 285's, a 777, 880, 890, and a 980--the one that has the removable nozzle similar to Kirby.
First we have 3 285's, a 777, 880, 890, and a 980--the one that has the removable nozzle similar to Kirby.
hygiene903
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And Here's A Good Housekeeper Model 189
I have only seen these in upright and hand vac versions. Don't know if there was a tank by that name, but if there was, I've never seen one.
I have only seen these in upright and hand vac versions. Don't know if there was a tank by that name, but if there was, I've never seen one.
hygiene903
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Here's A Few More That Weren't Part of the 2011 Acqu
First is a model 80 Electro-Hygiene. This was the first Electro-Hygiene model, built from 1934 until it was replaced in the late 30's or early 40's with the 94. Note the inline switch on the cord. There was NO switch on the handle, or any place cut out for one. This was my first restoration project.
First is a model 80 Electro-Hygiene. This was the first Electro-Hygiene model, built from 1934 until it was replaced in the late 30's or early 40's with the 94. Note the inline switch on the cord. There was NO switch on the handle, or any place cut out for one. This was my first restoration project.
hygiene903
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Electro-Hygiene 950 Tank
This one was built from 1945 to 1952, when it was replaced by the 966. One of my Aunts had one of these when I was little. I would love to find a proper set of wands, hose, and rug nozzle for it. The hose would be similar to the one for my 2-230, except that it would have had a connector on the machine end instead of cuffs on both ends.
This one was built from 1945 to 1952, when it was replaced by the 966. One of my Aunts had one of these when I was little. I would love to find a proper set of wands, hose, and rug nozzle for it. The hose would be similar to the one for my 2-230, except that it would have had a connector on the machine end instead of cuffs on both ends.
hygiene903
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Electro-Hygiene 966 Tank
One of two that I have, this one came from an estate sale several years ago. Unfortunately the only attachments they had were what you see here. I usually use the ones from my other 966 with it. The 966 had a long run (30 years), and from the low serial number I'm thinking this one was from the first or second year of production.
One of two that I have, this one came from an estate sale several years ago. Unfortunately the only attachments they had were what you see here. I usually use the ones from my other 966 with it. The 966 had a long run (30 years), and from the low serial number I'm thinking this one was from the first or second year of production.
hygiene903
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Model 903 Electro-Hygiene
This was the first 903 I got for my collection and is also the newest of the 3, built in 1983. The 903 was the current model when I was selling EH, and had a run of over 20 years. Here she is with attachments and extra accessories kit.
This was the first 903 I got for my collection and is also the newest of the 3, built in 1983. The 903 was the current model when I was selling EH, and had a run of over 20 years. Here she is with attachments and extra accessories kit.
hygiene903
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Royalaire 260 Tank
Made in the early 60's, it was similar to the Royal 901. The tool caddy and instruction book are all I need to make it complete.
Made in the early 60's, it was similar to the Royal 901. The tool caddy and instruction book are all I need to make it complete.
