Antique Weston 1000 Amp AC Ammeter Industrial Electrical Gauge Meter Newark NJ For Sale

Antique Weston Electrical Instrument Company AC Ammeter – 0–1000 Amperes – Newark, New Jersey

Large antique industrial electrical ammeter manufactured by the Weston Electrical Instrument Company of Newark, New Jersey, USA.

This impressive early electrical instrument features a large circular metal face with raised WESTON lettering across the top, the manufacturer’s name and Newark, NJ markings across the lower portion, and a beautiful textured black background.

The original white dial is marked “AMPERES, A.C.” with a graduated scale ranging from 0 to 1,000 amperes.

Weston was one of America’s leading early manufacturers of precision electrical instruments. Large panel-mounted gauges like this were used in industrial electrical installations, power distribution equipment, and other commercial electrical systems.

The original manufacturer’s identification plate remains attached to the front, although much of the lettering has become difficult to read from age and wear.

Details:

* Manufacturer: Weston Electrical Instrument Company

* Location: Newark, New Jersey, USA

* Instrument: AC Ammeter

* Scale: 0–1,000 Amperes

* Approximate age: Early 20th century

* Large circular industrial panel-mount design

* Raised metal lettering and textured black face

* Original metal cylindrical housing

* Two large threaded rear electrical connections

* Original identification plate on front

Condition:

Antique, as-found condition with considerable age-related wear, including chipped and flaking paint, scratches, scuffs, oxidation, discoloration, and surface wear throughout the housing and face.

The dial remains legible, and the pointer is present near the zero position. The front identification plate is heavily worn and difficult to read.

The glass appears intact in the photographs.

This instrument has not been electrically tested, and its operational condition and accuracy are unknown.

Please review all photographs carefully for condition, measurements, and details. The photographs are part of the description.

An excellent piece of early American electrical history, suitable for collectors of antique electrical equipment, industrial instruments, power station memorabilia, scientific instruments, and vintage industrial decor.

Sold as found, untested, for collection, display, or restoration.