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Valve, Steam

Object number2013.97.1

Manufacturer The Ashcroft Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer Westinghouse

Possible OriginNew York, NY

Possible OriginWilmerding, PA

MediumBrass, metal, glass, paint

Credit LineGift of Edward J. Reis

DescriptionCircular, brass steam valve with a black needle in the center and glass viewing window on the front. Measurement hash marks around the edge of the face with large numbers generally in increments of 20 from 30-160. Maker and object information in the center. Three holes around the outside edge for attachment with a threaded nozzle protruding from the bottom.Dimensions2 x 4.687 in. (5.1 x 11.9 cm)
InscriptionsMeasurement hash marks around the edge of the face with large numbers that read from left to right: "100, 30, 50, 70, 90, 110, 130, 160".
MarksIn the center reads: "WESTINGHOUSE / WILMERDING, PA.,U.S.A. / TEST GAUGE / 41775 / (Ashcroft Mfg. Co. logo of a shield) / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF."; shield has a diagonal banner across the front with text that reads: "THE ASHCROFT MFG. / CO. / NEW YORK".

Number on the bottom edge of the face below the maker's mark is: "82531059".
Historical NotesWestinghouse airbrake steam valve.

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