Vintage 1878-1897 Brass Pressure Gauge San Francisco Ashcroft Manufacturing Co.
USD 349.00 USD
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | United States |
This is an antique brass steam gauge made for the Newell Supply Co. of San Francisco. 1878-1897 The dial face indicates it measures up to 150 PSI. The gauge uses a Bourdon tube mechanism, as indicated by the text "BOURDON" on the lower part of the face. It was manufactured by the Ashcroft Manufacturing Company of Boston, Massachusetts, a prominent maker of gauges in the late 19th century. Similar antique gauges were commonly used in industrial settings such as ships, trains, or fire suppression systems. Steampunk