Vereinigte Elektr. Actiengesellschaft Wien - Working tool
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Amperemeter from Vereinigte Elektrische Aktiengesellschaft Wien, in brass with a Bakelite base, dating to ca. 1900–1920, in good used condition with slight patina and minor wear, dimensions 14 x 14 x 10 cm, originating from Austria.
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Historical ammeter – Vereinigte Elektrische Aktiengesellschaft Vienna – Brass – circa 1900–1920
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Object type: electrical measuring instrument (amperemeter)
• Manufacturer: Vereinigte Elektrische Aktiengesellschaft
Labeling: 'Vereinigte Elektr. Actiengesellschaft Wien'
Dating: early 20th century (ca. 1900–1920)
Origin: Austria, Vienna
• Material: Brass, glass, metal, Bakelite (base)
• Scale: 0–5 AMP
• Serial number: No. 218442
Label: D.R. Patent
Condition: good age-appropriate condition; noticeable patina on the brass, glass with slight signs of use.
Function: not tested, sold as a collector's and technical item.
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This historic ammeter dates from the early 20th century and was manufactured by the Vereinigte Elektrische Aktiengesellschaft in Vienna, a significant company in Austrian electrical engineering history. The measuring instrument features a heavy brass casing with a glass cover and is mounted on a sturdy Bakelite base. The finely crafted scale up to 5 amperes, along with the visible mechanics inside, emphasize the technical and industrial character of the piece. Age-related patina and signs of use are present and consistent with its historical age. An authentic collector's item for enthusiasts of early electrical measurement and laboratory instruments.
Historical ammeter – Vereinigte Elektrische Aktiengesellschaft Vienna – Brass – circa 1900–1920
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Object type: electrical measuring instrument (amperemeter)
• Manufacturer: Vereinigte Elektrische Aktiengesellschaft
Labeling: 'Vereinigte Elektr. Actiengesellschaft Wien'
Dating: early 20th century (ca. 1900–1920)
Origin: Austria, Vienna
• Material: Brass, glass, metal, Bakelite (base)
• Scale: 0–5 AMP
• Serial number: No. 218442
Label: D.R. Patent
Condition: good age-appropriate condition; noticeable patina on the brass, glass with slight signs of use.
Function: not tested, sold as a collector's and technical item.
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This historic ammeter dates from the early 20th century and was manufactured by the Vereinigte Elektrische Aktiengesellschaft in Vienna, a significant company in Austrian electrical engineering history. The measuring instrument features a heavy brass casing with a glass cover and is mounted on a sturdy Bakelite base. The finely crafted scale up to 5 amperes, along with the visible mechanics inside, emphasize the technical and industrial character of the piece. Age-related patina and signs of use are present and consistent with its historical age. An authentic collector's item for enthusiasts of early electrical measurement and laboratory instruments.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer-Brand
Vereinigte Elektr. Actiengesellschaft Wien
Country of Origin
Austria
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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