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Additional features:
( x - denotes features exclusive to
the OB-LI)
( b - denotes features of the Banker
Series lamps)
( c - denotes features common to all OB-series
restorations)
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x - Polished brass Tiffany-style reflector with
rear-etched mirror front pane
(rear pane not etched) uses a
standard-base bulb, up to 40 watts.
x - Solid brass socket with solid brass chain and chain
ball.
b - Polished brass plated reflector arms.
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
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c - 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 oak
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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Detail of Silhouette Etching (click)
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c
- 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-LI 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:
14in. (35.56cm)
- Base:
7in. square (17.78cm sq.)
- Net weight:
approx.
10lbs. (4.54kg)
- Shipping
weight: 21lbs. (9.53kg)
- Energy
requirements: 115V, 50/60HZ AC
- Energy
consumption: Bulb - up to 40 watts
max. Meter - 1.5 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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