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Antique Cast Iron Shoo Fly Sho Fly Mechanical Fly Swatter Base Saloon Gambling

$ 52.79

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

Circa 1880s base for a shoofly or sometimes called shoo fly mechanical swatter chaser fan.  This is for the base only, the complete unit has wires and fabric wings.  It was usually found in a saloon bar, general store or gambling halls for the patron.  I read these were made by National Enameling and Stamping in Baltimore, MD, but there is no label on this one.  There is a windup clock mechanism inside and when you give this one a spin it rotates smooth.  If you're looking for a replacement base or parts, this is a great find.  Has rust and wear as shown.  Estate find.