Ammeter [Weston]
Maker and role
Weston Electrical Instrument Company, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1901
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Object detail
Accession number
1977.194
Production period
Description
Weston Ammeter.
Circular ammeter in metal casing with raised base. At the top of the ammeter, there is a glass window with a scale with measurements in increments of 100 from 0-600 printed. "WESTON AMMETER / MADE FOR / GENERAL / ELECTRIC / COMPANY / BY / WESTON / ELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENT / COMPANY / NEWARK / N. J. USA / No. 28860" is embossed on the top face of the ammeter.A silver metal plate with patent numbers engraved on it is attached to the centre. At the bottom edge of the ammeter, there is protruding bracket with screws. A label is adhered to the back of the ammeter.
Circular ammeter in metal casing with raised base. At the top of the ammeter, there is a glass window with a scale with measurements in increments of 100 from 0-600 printed. "WESTON AMMETER / MADE FOR / GENERAL / ELECTRIC / COMPANY / BY / WESTON / ELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENT / COMPANY / NEWARK / N. J. USA / No. 28860" is embossed on the top face of the ammeter.A silver metal plate with patent numbers engraved on it is attached to the centre. At the bottom edge of the ammeter, there is protruding bracket with screws. A label is adhered to the back of the ammeter.
Marks
WESTON AMMETER / MADE FOR / GENERAL / ELECTRIC / COMPANY / BY / WESTON / ELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENT / COMPANY / NEWARK / N. J. USA / No. 28860
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Credit Line
Weston Electrical Instrument Company. Circa 1901. Ammeter [Weston], 1977.194. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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