Beatty Wringer Washer

[jersey2448]

Hi,

I literally just picked this up off the side of the road this weekend and cleaned it up. I started it up this afternoon and was able to do a load of dishtowels quite successfully. I know it is a Beatty washing machine produced out of Fergus, Ontario and I believe it may date from between 1946 and 1951. I was just wondering if anyone might have some info they could share with me. Thanks! (PS I do have the lid for it but I just forgot to put it back on when the pic was taken. Of note, it has the original wooden bushings in the wringers)

 

[slantfrontwesty]

beatty

That machine brings back memories from my early childhood!!!! lots of our neighbors had that model...

 

[bradross]

Great find!

And it works! I like the design of it - would love to see a shot of the agitator, if you can post one!

 

[eddy1210]

Would love to see an interior shot of the agitator.  Does this model have a pump or is it gravity drain?  Very nice find!

 

[rpms]

Nice washer.
I can't give you much information, but I do live 30 minutes from Fergus. My great uncle worked for Beatty until he fell off a ladder and broke both his knees. He always walked like a duck after. The factory is still there and is now a flea market. I could send you a picture if you would like.

 

[jersey2448]

rpms - That would be great if you could send a pic!

 

[rpms]

I am going to Fergus tomorrow, I wil try and get some pictures.