Viral Video: Antique Dealer Offers ₹50 Lakhs for 150-Year-Old Ceiling Fan, Owner Refuses to Sell

Viral Video: There are several vintage items that sell for millions, but have you ever seen a 150-year-old ceiling fan? What makes this vintage beauty even more captivating is that the owner refused to sell it to an antique dealer for ₹50 lakhs! A viral video showcasing this unique antique ceiling fan has left the internet buzzing.

The fan, made of brass, has two smaller fans mounted on its sides while the middle portion rotates slowly, distributing air in all directions. The fan's pristine condition speaks volumes about the owner's dedication to preserving such a vintage masterpiece.

Viral Video of the Antique Ceiling Fan Creates Buzz

The viral video of the 150-year-old ceiling fan was uploaded on an X account named “@SHEKARSUSHEEL.” The caption of the video states, “150 year old ceiling fan at a Parsi’s house in Bharuch. Antique dealer offered to buy it for ₹50 lakh. Owner refused to sell it!!!!” The video showcases a stunning gyro fan, likely made of brass, in proper working condition. The fan efficiently circulates air in multiple directions as the center part rotates, while the two side fans provide additional airflow.

Is the Ceiling Fan Really 150 Years Old?

Some viewers questioned the claim of the fan being 150 years old, doubting whether electricity was available at that time. Historically, the first demonstration of electricity in India occurred in 1879 in Kolkata, making it about 145 years old today.

One user named ‘@gujjubangali’ addressed this question in the comment section. He explained, “For the duffers asking about electricity to run this fan, this is a Gyro Fan that runs on the concept of a gyroscope. You can see the key required for the initial energy needed to run the fan as it turns.” This insightful comment sheds light on how technology and science were beautifully utilised to create a fan that operates without electricity.

Internet Reacts to the Vintage Masterpiece

The viral video sparked admiration among users who were amazed by the beauty and engineering of the ceiling fan. Taking to the comment section, one user wrote, “Absolute vintage masterpiece. Now someone will pop up to say it will consume a ton of electricity.” Another added, “Lovely piece.”

Some users identified the fan as a Westinghouse Gyro Fan, with one user noting, “That’s a Westinghouse gyro fan. Someone posted it on Reddit some 5 months ago. Probably from the UK.” Another commented, “The Westinghouse Gyro fans were produced in the late 1910s and early 1920s, and are now highly prized by collectors. A restored Westinghouse Gyro fan can sell for several thousand dollars, with some examples reaching as high as $6,000 to $7,500.”