Circa 1930’s Circa 2007

As you can see from the above photos, one of an antique original from 1933 and one of a new prototype and identical in appearance, Hunter meticulously reproduced the current version from original 1930’s architectural drawings found in their archives. From these drawings to the production stage took three time-consuming years.

1930’s Features:

· Adapt Air unit and blade irons

· 6” light adapter and oil reservoir

· 6” cast bell canopy

· Solid, tapered-wood wingtip blades for wobble-free performance

· Early-style brass motor ID tag

· All cast iron and die cast construction

· Original style oil bath motor

The above fan was introduced in the early 1930’s and featured the unique Adapt Air unit patented in 1933. With the turn of a small lever, the 4 blades change pitch from 15 degrees downdraft to 15 degrees updraft. (See video clip) This ceiling fan was the forerunner to today’s electrically reversible fans. For infinitely varied airflow, you can set the 4 blades to any pitch less than 15 degrees downdraft or updraft.

Also, the blades and irons come preassembled in matched sets and no screws are required to mount them to the motor. Simply slip the blade iron on to the adapt air pin and tighten the attached machine screw. (See video clip) Also to note, each Adapt Air fan will be pre-hung at the factory with the blades mounted to check for smooth and wobble-free operation. This was a standard quality control procedure at Hunter from 1886 through the 1960’s.

These fans are being produced on a limited basis and Texas Ceiling Fans is now taking orders for the only true reproduction antique ceiling fan on the market. Hurry, as quantities are limited!

Interesting Notes: Elvis Presley used to eat under 2 of these fans at his favorite restaurant, “The Arcade,” in Memphis, Tennessee. Also in 1933, Texas’ oldest hotel, “The Menger,” in San Antonio featured Hunter Adapt Air fans in every room.