ANTIQUE- WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CO- AMPMETER Start Price USD 19.99 Current Price USD 39.78 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Beaverton, Oregon See more about 'ANTIQUE- WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CO- AMPMETER' Description We have for auction the beautiful antique Ammeter (that is how they have the word ampmeter spelled on the face of the instrument.  Scale goes from 0 to 200.  However I believe it is something in excess of 200 amperes as the bus bar connections are quite large.     Perhaps it came from a power plant or electric street car.  Has a plate listing the patents.  They range from November 6 1888 to July 16, 1901.  There are 16 patents listed.   Has a Heavy cast face plate with Serial number 34959.   Meter is 6 3/4' across face & 4' tall from back to front.  Condition;  Face in excellant condition, as seen.  Has some chips in the painted sides.  Also has some surface rust where the paint is chipped, but will clean up easily.  As you can see the back had a paper lable which is mostly worn away.     Own a piece of history from the early days of electrical power usage.  This meter measures 6.5 inches across the face and is 4 inches deep. I have seen one in a museum of early electrical equipment. I accept Paypal & Money orders . I will ship within 2 business days of receiving payment. Insurance is required on all glass, china & pottery & $50 of coverage is included in the quoted shipping cost . For items over $50.00 please wait for me to send you a invoice. For other items it is optional & up to the buyer to choose. Seller will not be responsible for damage or loss caused by shipping Co. I send most items by USPS Priority mail. The shorter time means less handling & less chance of damage. Payments must be received within 7 days of auction end. If you are sending a money order, please let me know it's coming. NOTE: All International payments must be through Paypal.   The weight on this is aprox. 15 lb.          Check out my other items! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!