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Ammeter

Object number2007.167.567

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumMetal; Plastic; Paint

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBlack metal ammeter with a colorless plastic covering. Circular base that slopes up to a circular top. Colorless plastic covering on top. Yellow and white painted meter under the plastic with yellow and white text. White metal needle on the meter. Three threaded rods on the back. White painted text on the side of the ammeter.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 7.25 x 7.25 in. (18.4 x 18.4 cm)
InscriptionsWhite painted text on the side of the ammeter states "818".
MarksYellow and white text inside the ammeter states "AMPERES / WESTINGHOUSE / ELECTRIC AND MANUFACTURING CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA., U.S.A. / PATENTED / FEB 25, 96. JULY 11, 05 / TYPE SM / A.C. AMMETER / STYLE No. X715853 / 45-65 CYCLES / SERIAL No. 275623 / 5 AMPERES IN METER CIRCUIT= 800 AMPERES ON DIAL".

Previous owner Swartz

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