Antique Open-Frame DC Electric Motor c.1910–1920

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Early 20th-century open-frame DC electric motor featuring cast iron construction, laminated field coils, exposed armature, and a belt-drive pulley. Likely intended for laboratory, educational, or light industrial use. An attractive display piece for collectors of antique electrical and scientific equipment.

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Antique Open-Frame DC Electric Motor c.1910–1920

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Estimate $10-$500Aug 23, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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