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.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
not known
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: Radiant Heater
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.