The Hurley Thor Vacuum

[myvacsrock]

Does anyone have any info on this guy? I’ve consulted quite a few people and have not been able to find any info. Does anyone have one of these?

 

[hoover300]

I'd always thought that was the earliest Torrington(second pic), as I heard it was a lot different from the following two, and made of tin. Plus the logo is similar. I have been doing a lot of research on obscure early vacs lately, such as the Sloane and Magic, would you mind if I saved your pic to my device?
Here are some more pics, and one of the Muenzen Specialty ads(1915-1919, this one is from 1919) mentioning the Thor.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Kyle

I know this is off topic, but: I got your email. I no longer have that Penncrest. Sadly, it went to another collector. I didn't want to not respond to you.
Thanks.

 

[myvacsrock]

John..

Thanks for the update. Much appreciated.

 

[myvacsrock]

Kieran..

That could be... I know Hurley Thor made Washing Machines. That was their primary business. Offering a vacuum makes total sense. I have not seen another one in the wild before.

I just picked up both a Torrington and a Hurley Thor in the same week. Weird timing.. but they’re going to be stunning when theyre finished!

 

[hoover300]

WOW!!!!
Let me know which direction the fan screw turns on the Torrington when you finish it, I am taking mine apart for a rebuild and don't want to strip it.

 

[hoover300]

Whoops

A little clarification, the second pic I posted is the Thor, shown in a review from 1920, I just originally thought it was the tin Torrington.

 

[dysonman1]

Thor also made their straight suction upright ("With Flexible Besom") as a Maytag.

 

[brando_husky]

I miss seeing stuff like these for sale. People in vegas just don't seem to have old stuff. Have never seen an antique vacuum outside of a collectors setup I picked up.