Radiant Heater

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Posted by David A. Brackett
15 years ago
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Description Beautiful,rare,wood-framed, radiant electric heater by Alkar Corporation in Chicago, Ill. Great condition! Still Works! Great piece of conversational furniture!
Category American Furniture
Medium Wood-framed, frosted glass plate with heating element inside
Distinguishing marks Alkar Corporation, Chicago ILL
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item app. 2 feet wide, 19 inches high, 1 and 1/2 inches thick, .
Date Period late 1930's or early 40's???
Weight app. 10 pounds
History recovered from catholic convent scheduled for demolition.
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Price Paid (If known) not known
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Submitted by Lovejoy

Seems a lot of convents used these, most of the ones I've seen came out of a Mother Superiors office ;~). They generally date from the 1920's, they go at auction for $50.00 and up. Most are fire hazards do to old wiring.
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