Thread Number: 27531  /  Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Custom-King canister Vac by Thompson and Sons
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Post# 308248   12/8/2014 at 10:45 (3,398 days old) by Jeffro66 ()        

Hey Y'all, I have recently found myself to be the owner of a vintage canister vacuum cleaner manufactured in Lyons, Illinois by Thompson and Sons, Inc. The machine is in excellent condition and works like a champ. It appears to have wet/dry capabilities. I have come to this conclusion due to the squeegee type attachment. I can find very little information online about the vacuum or the manufacturer.

I have no intention of keeping the unit and want to make sure that the next owner is someone who appreciates this well made piece of American made machinery. What can you tell me about it and where can I find an interested buyer. I have no idea as to what fair market value is and would accept any advice on this as well.

Model AE #35167

Thanks!


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Post# 308255 , Reply# 1   12/8/2014 at 12:14 (3,398 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)        

A supporting member of the forum is very knowledgeable on these...look her up in member profiles and shoot her an email or she might respond to this thread..her username is Airwaylady, Tania Voigt.

Post# 308275 , Reply# 2   12/8/2014 at 19:11 (3,397 days old) by Jeffro66 ()        

Thank You Vac-O-Matic, I appreciate your response. I did just as you suggested. I sent her an email and invited her to check out this thread. You are a super star my friend>



Post# 308327 , Reply# 3   12/9/2014 at 09:28 (3,397 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
It appears to be a Silver King

probably with a variation of the brand name. Here's one on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SILVER-KING-73B-...


Post# 308332 , Reply# 4   12/9/2014 at 10:59 (3,397 days old) by ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)        

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I;d be interested if you're looking to find a new home for it, The last one I bought was similar to this, I paid about $35 for it. If you'd take $35 plus shipping I'm interested in it, these are one of the kind of odd machines that I tend to really like.

Post# 308343 , Reply# 5   12/9/2014 at 12:46 (3,397 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Your vacuum is also known as a Silver-King. It uses a flat cellulose filter over the top of the dirt bucket, and could be considered "bagless". It has the ability to pick up 2 gallons of water. These machines were very popular in the 1960's and 1970's. They were sold by door to door salesmen, as well as in specialty vacuum shops. Silver King is still in business, although located in Colorado, and the repair parts for YOUR machine are still available. If you want to sell it on eBay, under Vintage Vacuums, I'd advise polishing up the aluminum portion of the motor unit before taking pictures for the auction.


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