Vintage Royal model 133

[mark9564]

I'm looking for any info on this model vacuum, what year it was made if its worth buying?

 

[mark9564]

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[kirbyclassiciii]

Mark,

The bag on this is obviously a replacement: it appears to be from one of the first model 880s circa 1966. Maybe Jeff Schroff, Sr. (hygiene903) could tell you more.

The model # itself appears to suggest this was a pre-war model (before 1941).

~Ben

 

[dysonman1]

If it has a two speed switch, BUY IT.

 

[hygiene903]

Sorry, Can't Help Much On This One.

133 is a model I never heard of before. Could be a pre-war machine or early post-war (mid to late 40's). Either way, the bag is definitely a replacement. Original would have been a shake out bag. I have that same bag on a model 602 that was built in 1981. I also have a model 189 that looks similar to the 133, pictured here.
I agree with Tom, if it has a two speed switch, BUY IT! Two speed Royals are quite rare.
Jeff

 

[dysonman1]

Model 259 with the two speed switch. While it has the same side decorations as the 133, the 259 has a one-piece nozzle and fan case and headlight hood. All molded as one piece, and it's a two speed machine. This was the absolute DELUXE Royal.

 

[dysonman1]

One piece nozzle/fan case/headlight hood

Two speed motor