Thread Number: 39281
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux or not? |
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Post# 416750 , Reply# 1   11/30/2019 at 16:38 (1,599 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)   |   | |
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There was a canister known as the Hercules, but I don't think it was sold in the U.S. If it says Hercules but looks like the one in the pic, it is probably a modified prop or something used by a company that marked it as theirs such as the "Jurisko" on eBay. They were sold from 1937 to the early 50s(I don't remember the exact end date). More pics would help date it. Here is mine. Mine does not have the caddy but has the cord winder.
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Post# 416752 , Reply# 2   11/30/2019 at 17:09 (1,599 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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The model XXX, (30) was the first of the American made Electrolux machines. The company was originally in Stockholm, Sweden, and the model V (5) was exported to America in 1924. Models XI (11) and the early XII (12) all came from Sweden. The Electrolux factory in Old Greenwich, Connecticut opened in 1933, so the last XII's were also made in Old Greenwich.
The XXX was introduced in 1937 and was sold till 1954. There were numerous changes, and in 1948, a flock of accessories like companion, a ride on tool holder, Cord winder, power polisher, and Garment Aire-bag were all added to the line-up. With the introduction of the model LX (60) in 1952, the XXX became the lower priced of the two. The model was the only Electrolux machine to remain in production for 15 years. |
Post# 416756 , Reply# 3   11/30/2019 at 18:26 (1,599 days old) by SteveR (Ukiah, Ca)   |   | |
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I have some of these. So no one know of an Electrolux sold without the name on the side? That's what I suspect the picture is of. |
Post# 416768 , Reply# 4   11/30/2019 at 21:10 (1,599 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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I suspect the Hercules brand is a British vacuum company.
I could only find this photo: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:...(3511327191).jpg "From the collections of the Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales"
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Post# 416769 , Reply# 5   11/30/2019 at 21:10 (1,599 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Post# 416780 , Reply# 6   12/1/2019 at 09:05 (1,599 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 416826 , Reply# 9   12/2/2019 at 10:46 (1,598 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 416835 , Reply# 10   12/2/2019 at 18:49 (1,597 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 416838 , Reply# 11   12/2/2019 at 20:46 (1,597 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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As the front cover is hammertone blue and the runners are rounded it has to be from around 1948/49 as this was when the companion (tool caddy) was introduced. I see a bit of rust here and there which could indicate being out in the elements, which could effect the motor, but as crazykirbydude rightly pointed out, these are bulletproof and dead simple to work on. A good cleaning and touch of paint would have this old workhorse up and running in no time.
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Post# 416852 , Reply# 12   12/3/2019 at 01:14 (1,597 days old) by RugPileDial ()   |   | |
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I would love to see the progression/restoration!!! |
Post# 416878 , Reply# 14   12/3/2019 at 16:53 (1,596 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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While it's true that it was Axel L. Wenner-Gren who founded Electrolux, or Electro-Lux as it was called in the early days. The credit goes to Lurelle Guild who designed this beauty around 1937. In addition, numerous engineers under the direction of Gustav E. Lofgren, designed the attachments and optional tools that are shown above.
There are a vast number of Electrolux enthusiasts here at Vacuumland who proudly display this gem in their collections. As stated by others on this and countless other threads, the model XXX is a workhorse that has stood the test of time. Many of us have one in perfect working order. That's 80+ years of service. |
Post# 416957 , Reply# 15   12/5/2019 at 11:21 (1,595 days old) by jrdavis (oklahoma)   |   | |
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