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nickdaring
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PostPosted: Sat May 03, 2008 2:17 am    Post subject: Deckard's Banker Fan Reply with quote

Alright folks here's yet another incredibly rare Blade Runner prop... sigh.

Throughout Deckards apartment you can catch glipses of a round sphere cage thing on a stand.






This is called a "Banker's Fan" and was made in the 20's and 30's. The idea behind the Banker's Fan is that it's an omni-directional fan that would be less likely to blow you papers of your desk.

Here is the correct model-


It has no brand name on it but this style is VERY rare and usually sells in the 200-400 dollar range depending on condition.

Similar and slightly more common (but incorrect for Deckard's apartment) is a Banker Fan made by a company called "Savory Airator".



It's close but lacks the ring around the middle section which can be seen in the film.

This thing is stupid expensive and collected by antique dealers so I have given up trying to nab one on the 'bay.

Hope you guys enjoy this.
Nick
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PostPosted: Sat May 03, 2008 2:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

WooOOoow. Another expensive thing to find an capture.... Very Happy

Maybe later... Now, I'm working hard in the Props Book.... and still locating a pair of nice props... I hope to have more info in the next pair of weeks. Meanwhile, secret is a must! Razz
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 1:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, seems like an ebay guy wanna be rich selling one of this, for $849.99 !!!!

look for "bank teller fan" and will pop-up.

In the other hand, I found this interesting repair parts for antique fans:
http://www.hudsonscustommachining.com/DarrellPg2.html

Just for repairing the "cheap" fan. Oh, I didin't say that needs a repair????

Shocked
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amish
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 1:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very awesome find! Thank you for sharing information with us all!

Tom
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 4:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This fan really is gorgeous !!!

Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing discovery with us, Nick !!!

Fred
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 1:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

reproduction of a bankers fan...
http://www.thegreenhead.com/2006/05/360-degree-globe-tabletop-fan-wont.php


Not quite perfect, and not too cheap, but would still add to a BR style room.

At Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Fanimation%20Fargo&tag=200719-20&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Andy
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