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« on: April 15, 2014, 03:48:12 pm » |
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This is a soda fountain made by the Fletcher MNFG. Co. of Toronto,Canada. I'm guessing It's from around the 1890's. I picked it up a couple of weeks ago from a craigslist ad which was brought to my attention by MaineT. I found the fountain intriguing since I'd never seen one like it before so I figured I would go check it out. It did have some existing issue's, the two side lights did not stay in place but I have since had it repaired by the guys at Yankee Craftsman in Wayland, MA who normally work on antique lighting. These guys are amazing if anyone needs antique lighting rewired or repaired. Any who... As you would guess once I saw the fountain I couldn't leave without it. It is still missing the spout cap if anyone may have something that may work. I think I could modify a newer style spout that would do the job and look fine. I have yet to find much info on the company and have found limited info on the fountain itself. There only seems to be one picture online of the Polar D version which has some similar features. If anyone knows anything about it I'd love to hear. Thanks again for the tip Tim.
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« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2014, 04:01:24 pm » |
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This is the only picture I could find of a fountain made by this company. It looks like it sprayed the soda or water into the glass globe top. Mine has a spray tip that goes up inside the globe and as I can tell from the picture this one does as well. I'm not sure if this was where the soda was mixed or what its purpose would be besides for maybe effects.
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Siphonmix 5A
Jacobs 56
Surevend P47
Mills 45,47N,65
La Crosse 56
Glascock Countertop
ICY-O Cntrtp Cooler restored
ICY-O 120
Liquid Carbonic Back Bar
1890 Fletcher, 1940 Fischman Fountains
A-8, A-12 Industrial Carton Cooler
Holcomb+Hoke Popcorn
Mengel Wood Cooler
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« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2014, 05:56:40 pm » |
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Very cool! And from My HOMETOWN! Love how you saved it and are displaying it proudly! I see you have a Selectvend P47 in the back.... any chance of posting a picture of that machine?  |
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2014, 06:03:57 pm » |
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Very interesting addition. Congrats
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« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2014, 08:17:49 pm » |
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Looks great in place... I still want to see the vaseline glass shades under a UV black-light... They should GLOW green!
It was on CL for over a year with a dealer starting out at a kings ransom.... Over a year later, it was finally in reality, especially if you happen to have a turn of the century bar in your basement!
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2014, 09:28:41 pm » |
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Here's a picture for each of you. Tim, I had no idea if it would really glow so I just had to try it. That is too cool. Looks like you are correct!
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Siphonmix 5A
Jacobs 56
Surevend P47
Mills 45,47N,65
La Crosse 56
Glascock Countertop
ICY-O Cntrtp Cooler restored
ICY-O 120
Liquid Carbonic Back Bar
1890 Fletcher, 1940 Fischman Fountains
A-8, A-12 Industrial Carton Cooler
Holcomb+Hoke Popcorn
Mengel Wood Cooler
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2014, 09:35:20 pm » |
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By the walls and the tile floor it looks like you have a lovely home.
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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2014, 09:39:45 pm » |
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Here's a picture for each of you. Tim, I had no idea if it would really glow so I just had to try it. That is too cool. Looks like you are correct!
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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2014, 08:13:44 am » |
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Very Nice!! Thanks for sharing!!
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« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2014, 08:19:19 am » |
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Yes, Very cool
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