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Shortly after the turn of the 20th century, many American homes were
still lit by dim kerosene lamps. When the first electric wires were
strung out to these homes, the installing electrician ran
single-conductor, asphalt-insulated wires. "State-of-the-art" back then
was comprised of ceramic "knob-and-tube" insulator fittings, and the
hand-cranked "brace and bit" was a mainstay tool. Oftentimes, only one
electrical outlet per room was allowed, and this was usually used for
lighting purposes.
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Along came the electric company's wooden-spoke-wheeled truck, a curious
little electric meter was installed, and one more American household
came to marvel at the burgeoning "Age of Electricity". |
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We've taken the original Westinghouse Electric Company
meters from this early period and incorporated their restoration into
two banker-style lamps, the standard model OB-BA, and the deluxe model
OB-BF. The OB-BA is also offered with a "plus" feature, an upgrade of
the regular light socket to an all-brass assembly like the one used in
the OB-BF. This upgraded model is designated the "OB-BA+". As with our
other OB-series products, we're very proud to offer these special
creations to customers who will thrill at owning their own original
piece of beautifully-restored, yet still operating early electrical
technology. |
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features: ( x - denotes
features exclusive to
the OB-BA) ( b - denotes features of the Banker Series lamps) ( c - denotes features common to all OB-series restorations) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x - Standard, stationer-quality green glass reflector, imported from China. x - Polished solid brass pull chain socket with solid brass chain and ball. b - Polished, solid brass reflector arms. b - Up to 60-watt standard base bulb may be used. c - Can also be operated by means of a second, line cord switch. c - Jeweled mechanical meter movement for long operating life. c - Optical-polishing of meter cover glass removes decades of accumulated scratches, haze, and embedded mineral stains, providing exceptional clarity for viewing the internal meter recording mechanism.xxxxx |
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Included are three copper-wire, pressed lead wing nut security seals,
just like the power company originally installed to thwart tampering. Pressed-lead seals are coated in clear metal lacquer to prevent oxidation. c - Precision-cut, hand-finished, solid walnut woodwork. c - Wedge-mounted interior brass plate is informatively engraved "Residential Electric Meter, Circa 1920". c - Shown here with a second, optional brass plate affixed to the front of the lamp base........ |
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The meter manufacturer's original data plate, displaying an
individually stamped meter serial number, is clearly visible through the front meter glass. c - Each lamp is individually signed beneath the base by the assembling skilled craftsman. c - No two meters are exactly alike. c - Proudly restored and assembled in the U.S.A. c - Partly degaussed meter brake magnet provides additional meter animation. c - Safe for use around computers and magnetic storage media. c - Information packet included. c - Full product warranty covers both buyer and recipient. |
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The model OB-BA Antique Electric Meter
Lamp is a museum-piece-quality classic electrical instrument, and a
true surviving relic of the electrical industry's early, formative years. |
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| General Specifications: -
Instrument: Westinghouse Electric Mfg. type OB watt hour
meter, patented 1911-1919
- Overall height: 15 in. (38 cm) - Base: 7 in. square (17.78 cm sq.) - Net weight: approx. 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) - Shipping weight: 24 lbs. (30 lbs. UPS oversize parcel rates apply) (58 lbs. dimensional weight applies for UPS air) - Energy requirements: 115V, 50/60 HZ AC - Energy consumption: Bulb - up to 60 watts max. Meter - 1-1/2 watts |
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Arcman Corporation ~ 807 Center Street ~ Throop, PA 18512 ~ 1-800-731-6229 ~ Fax (570)489-4643 |
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