Arco wand vacuum cleaner no.341

By jasonwithers36, 18 December, 2010
Description

All original I think 1916 Arco wand whole house vacuum with wand and paperwork. Item is in pretty good shape, and is still wired up in my house. i'm looking to sell it, and would like to know how much this is worth. From what I understand this is the mona lisa of vacuums and is worth quite i bit. I can take and post pictures upon request

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
iron? steel?
Distinguishing marks
american radiator company-chicago, il.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
canister and motor, wired up right now with origanal wiring
Date Period
1915-1917
Weight
250lbs?
History
bought a sears house from 1917, and this was still wired up inside, with all outlets, pipes, wiring connected. wand included.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$150.00, in 1900's
For Sale?
No

ellendonker

14 years 5 months ago

I have a similar if not the same unit in my house from 1917. Haven't been able to get an estimate for it. Just installed new unit using existing pipes.

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hi , i went to alot of trouble to buy an old one , and have it sent from baltimore to vancouver bc, i use it every day , mine is same age , willing to pay very well for everything except the machine, need more tools to make my unit complete, & fyi, i paid 26- unit, but by the time it was crated & trucked here i was into is for a $1000-, installation, etc ttl at $1500- (but i'm crazy) lets talk. ROBERT

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