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1930s GE TOP MONITOR REFRIGERATOR-RARE DR-1 COMPRESSOR
Description
Selling a fully identified, original GE Monitor Top refrigerator — one of the most iconic and collectible vintage appliances ever built. Both original data plates are present and readable, which is extremely rare on a 90 year old unit.
THE UNIT:
Cabinet Type: GE S-42-S | Serial: S 4328613
Compressor: GE DR-1 FORPMB | Serial: 31292795 — this is the ORIGINAL first-generation Monitor Top machine (1927–1932), the rarest type made
Refrigerant: Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂), 4 lbs
Power: 110V | 2.25A | Single Phase | 60Hz
Motor: 1/10 HP A/C
Capacity: 4.2 cubic feet
WHAT’S INCLUDED & INTACT:
✔️ All 4 original cast iron Queen Anne legs
✔️ Original chrome Art Deco handle, latch & hinges
✔️ Both original interior wire shelves
✔️ Interior porcelain enamel — intact
✔️ Original GE front badge
✔️ Compressor basket coil — present
✔️ Both data plates — present and fully legible
✔️ Last operational just a few years ago — needs refrigerant recharge only
WHY THIS IS SPECIAL:
The DR-1 compressor is the first generation ever produced by GE for the Monitor Top line. Having the compressor data plate, cabinet plate, all original hardware AND a recent operational history makes this one of the most complete examples you will find anywhere in Canada. Restored versions of this calibre sell for $5,000–$10,000 USD.
Asking: $1,800 CAD firm — priced to sell quickly
Alberta — buyer picks up ☆
Shipping is to be paid for by the buyer
Full detailed photo set
available on request
Call or text: 403-464-1263
THE UNIT:
Cabinet Type: GE S-42-S | Serial: S 4328613
Compressor: GE DR-1 FORPMB | Serial: 31292795 — this is the ORIGINAL first-generation Monitor Top machine (1927–1932), the rarest type made
Refrigerant: Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂), 4 lbs
Power: 110V | 2.25A | Single Phase | 60Hz
Motor: 1/10 HP A/C
Capacity: 4.2 cubic feet
WHAT’S INCLUDED & INTACT:
✔️ All 4 original cast iron Queen Anne legs
✔️ Original chrome Art Deco handle, latch & hinges
✔️ Both original interior wire shelves
✔️ Interior porcelain enamel — intact
✔️ Original GE front badge
✔️ Compressor basket coil — present
✔️ Both data plates — present and fully legible
✔️ Last operational just a few years ago — needs refrigerant recharge only
WHY THIS IS SPECIAL:
The DR-1 compressor is the first generation ever produced by GE for the Monitor Top line. Having the compressor data plate, cabinet plate, all original hardware AND a recent operational history makes this one of the most complete examples you will find anywhere in Canada. Restored versions of this calibre sell for $5,000–$10,000 USD.
Asking: $1,800 CAD firm — priced to sell quickly
Alberta — buyer picks up ☆
Shipping is to be paid for by the buyer
Full detailed photo set
available on request
Call or text: 403-464-1263
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