Rare bakelite desk fan, E.M.I., Netherlands. 1950s. sold in weighty clear glass and

in weighty clear glass and being broader in stature

Tea Pot: Height: 8

this is simply an interesting piece to add to the incomplete puzzle

a set that was particularly hard not to keep

Ambitious in every sense of the word

Rare bakelite desk fan, E.M.I., Netherlands. 1950s. sold in weighty clear glass andBoth wall mounted and free standing, this petit post war desk fan was produced by Utrecht based Dutch manufacturer E. M. I. The specific model is a rarity today, the fan being in excellent vintage condition despite many years of use. Both the base, switch and motor housing are moulded from deep burgundy marbled bakelite, a predecessor to plastic. Attached to the motor is a bright brass fan shielded by a 'cage' featuring its classic wavy spokes,