Ca. 1890 ELEKTRON MFG CO SPRINGFIELD, MA. BIRDCAGE RHEOSTAT EX. SMITH COLLEGE LAB
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Techantiques is honored and fortunate to have acquired important items from the mid-19th century Smith College Physics Laboratory, Northampton, Ma. Items to be offered include: philosophical, mechanical, electrical, scientific, astronomical and technological artifacts used in one of the most prestigious university physics laboratories of the 19th century. These historic items were deemed by the college to be redundant or out of scope. Inquire through EBay to learn of the scope and qual...ity of this once-in-a-lifetime collection opportunity. Ca.1890 ELEKTRON MFG CO SPRINGFIELD, MA. BIRDCAGE RHEOSTAT EX. SMITH COLLEGE LABElektron MFG CO., Springfield, Ma. maker was known for high quality electrical devices. Fine details include: an ornate heavy cast badge design brass maker’s plate with raised letters and stamped specifications, measuring 2 1/2” x 1 1/4”, reading: manufactured by The Elektron MFG CO Springfield, Mass. NO 3031 U.S.A. H.P. — Volts 30, mounted on a heavy cast iron end frame with twin pierced birdcage design front and back side plates, each with raised letters reading The Elektron MFG CO Springfield, Mass., the case with four paw feet each with 1/4” dia mounting holes. Other fine details include: a top mounted 6 1/2” square heavy insulated and beveled top plate with (20) 3/8” dia brass progressive contacts in a 4” diameter circle with center mounted hand lever, twin terminals, left reading “out”, right reading “in”. Condition: not cleaned or polished in any way as removed from 119 years of storage at Smith College. 100% original paint and aged patina. This is one of the finest original examples we have ever offered. Dimensions:7” square including feet Overall height to top of hand lever: 7 3/4” Weight: 15 lbs
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WE SHIP GLOBALLYTechantiques is excited to announce that it has acquired numerous estate collections and select consignments of steam engines, scientific, mechanical, Industrial Age, and other similar delectable items. We have an incredible selection of steam models and full size, stationary, marine engines, a prominent university physics lab collection of philosophical, scientific and demonstration artifacts from 1830-1900.Techantiques currently has 2, 700 positive feedback ratings since its inception in 1997. Please review our feedback for excellent representation, presentation, customer satisfaction, and above all, communication. We are known for quality preparation, packaging, shipping, and our customer satisfaction guarantee policy. Satisfaction is a must...Techantiques will ship globally anywhere in the free world. For shipping inquiries, contact us through eBay. Techantiques buys complete collections, individual items, or will accept select items on a consignment basis. Note: We will sell your consignment(s) without the need to ship to us. Inquire for further information.We are most interested in purchasing one or whole collections of large and small full size, model, toy steam engines and or related items.We will provide an opinion of value and desirability of any interesting item you might have at no charge. Techantiques has a 40 year reputation of appraising mechanical, industrial, scientific and technological items of all kinds. Formal appraisal services offered, licensed, bonded, references upon request from museums, collections individuals and estates.Please bid with confidence, no regrets, satisfaction is a must.On Jun-17-19 at 18:14:27 PDT, seller added the following information:Yes also known as basket weave designSorry no buy it nows, it will sell to the one successful high bidder. Yes , successful bidder will receive documentation it was from Smiths Landmark Physics Electrical Lab.
Yes , working order no issues.
Bid with confidence. Satisfaction is always a must. Sold without reserve.
WE SHIP GLOBALLYTechantiques is excited to announce that it has acquired numerous estate collections and select consignments of steam engines, scientific, mechanical, Industrial Age, and other similar delectable items. We have an incredible selection of steam models and full size, stationary, marine engines, a prominent university physics lab collection of philosophical, scientific and demonstration artifacts from 1830-1900.Techantiques currently has 2, 700 positive feedback ratings since its inception in 1997. Please review our feedback for excellent representation, presentation, customer satisfaction, and above all, communication. We are known for quality preparation, packaging, shipping, and our customer satisfaction guarantee policy. Satisfaction is a must...Techantiques will ship globally anywhere in the free world. For shipping inquiries, contact us through eBay. Techantiques buys complete collections, individual items, or will accept select items on a consignment basis. Note: We will sell your consignment(s) without the need to ship to us. Inquire for further information.We are most interested in purchasing one or whole collections of large and small full size, model, toy steam engines and or related items.We will provide an opinion of value and desirability of any interesting item you might have at no charge. Techantiques has a 40 year reputation of appraising mechanical, industrial, scientific and technological items of all kinds. Formal appraisal services offered, licensed, bonded, references upon request from museums, collections individuals and estates.Please bid with confidence, no regrets, satisfaction is a must.On Jun-17-19 at 18:14:27 PDT, seller added the following information:Yes also known as basket weave designSorry no buy it nows, it will sell to the one successful high bidder. Yes , successful bidder will receive documentation it was from Smiths Landmark Physics Electrical Lab.
Yes , working order no issues.
