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Whether acquired for yourself or a special recipient,
the Model OB-SH
Antique Electric Meter Lamp will instantly
become the center of attention wherever it is displayed. Brightly-polished, working meter components encased within the wing nut-affixed, crystal clear meter cover glass lend a distinctive olden-days aura to this special restoration. It will be admired and appreciated by all. A three-way socket affords a selection of three lighting levels (with three corresponding meter recording speeds), making the Model OB-SH suitable for most general-purpose lighting applications. |
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features: ( x -
denotes
features exclusive
to
the OB-SH) ( c - denotes features common to all OB-series restorations) x - Solid brass, three-way socket provides three different corresponding meter recording speeds. x - Homespun, styrene-backed linen shade with dark brown trim enables Lamp to fit in well in most settings. x - Can also be operated by means of a second, line cord on/off 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. |
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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
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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-SH 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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Instrument: Westinghouse Electric Mfg.
type OB watt hour
meter, patented 1911-1919
- Overall height: 24 in. (61 cm) - Base diameter: 9-1/2 in. (24.13 cm.) - Net weight: approx. 10 lbs. (4.54kg) - Shipping weight: 21 lbs. (30 lbs. UPS oversize parcel rates apply) (49 lbs. dimensional weight applies for UPS air) - Energy requirements: 115V, 50/60 HZ AC - Energy consumption: Bulb - Variable (3-way). Meter - 1-1/2 watts - Pat. No. Des. 252,831 |
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Arcman Corporation ~ 807 Center Street ~ Throop, PA 18512 ~ 1-800-731-6229 ~ Fax (570)489-4643 |
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