$ $ Wanted $ $ - Scott & Fetzer Upright Vacuum

[kwalsh97214]

I want to buy an S & F vacuum (late 1920s to early 1930s).
Will pay top dollar.

A Sott & Fetzer machine is one of only two machines on my wish list.

After seeing a posting last week of a beautifully restored S & F machine I had to give this posting a try.

I may not find one that is beautifully restored--but maybe I will find one that still has its wheels, nozzle and handle
Fingers crossed.

I “borrowed” the photo below from the Kirby Company youtube video of this machine.

Thanks and wish me luck.

 

[kwalsh97214]

I am still looking

O Scott, Fetzer, wherefore art thou?

 

[huskyvacs]

A lot of collectors spend years or decades to find the vacuums they want, they are not common. Just have to keep your eyes open, a deal will show up when you're not expecting it.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

kwalsh97214

Kevin,

There are actually three different versions of the Scott & Fetzer Sanitation System.

The first one, produced from 1928 to 1930, had a directly-connected bag assembly.

The second one, produced from 1930 to 1932, had the new Sani Em-Tor trap door. The outer bag will say "NEW SANI EM-TOR."

And then comes the third one, produced from 1932 to 1934. This last version retains the Sani Em-Tor from the second version but also adds a safety switch which prevents the motor from running without something attached to it. The outer bag on this last version will say "NEW SAFETY."

~Ben

 

[dysonman1]

I have the first version from 1928. Someone will want to buy it someday.

 

[kwalsh97214]

Words of hope and encouragement

Thanks guys for your info, photo and words of wisdom.

I may take up a foreign language or needlepoint while I wait for one of my "dream" vacuums to show up on my doorstep.