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Meter, Electric

Object number2007.167.566

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric Company (founded 1945)

OriginParis, France

MediumMetal; Plastic

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionSilver and black metal electric meter. Circular black metal base with three semi-circular holes that jut out of the sides. Front juts out in a rectangular shape with four white holes. Base slopes up to a circular silver metal. Two screws on top with text in between. Colorless plastic windows on top. Larger window shows five meters with either black or red metal needles. Black text under the meters. Black metal plaque with gold text on the front. Black text on the base.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 5.75 x 5.875 x 8.375 in. (14.6 x 14.9 x 21.3 cm)
MarksWhite text on top of the meter states "WESTINGHOUSE".

Black text inside the meter states "K.W.H."

Gold text on the black plaque on the front states "Westinghouse / Electric Co, Ltd., / 4, Rue Auber, Paris. / Compteur Monophase Type N / 1.25 Volts, 2.5 Amps, 50 / 1 K.W.H.= 9600 Tours du disque / Style No. 21986. Serie No. 8152740".

Black text on the base states "C3276".

Previous owner Swartz

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