Early 20th Century Electrical 1 Ohm Resistor Test Piece in Wood, Bakelite, Rare

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Early 20th Century Electrical 1 Ohm Resistor Test Piece in Wood, Bakelite, Rare

About the Item

Offered for your consideration is this Leeds & Northrup electrical test piece. This "Total Decade Resistance" piece was made circa the early 20th Century by Leeds & Northrup who began making instruments in 1899. This is a gorgeous scientific display piece boasting a beautiful polished wood cabinet, heavy bakelite with engraved serial number. Some paper ID label residue apparent on the wood surface that can be removed as per buyers choice. Large bakelite indicator dial rotates properly and looks wonderful. May even works, as it is in pristine condition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Note: THis Antique May Qualify For Our Gallery Wide ~extra~ 10-25% Off Sale, Going on Now. Please Inquire. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related production equipment technology - have a secure and appreciating place in history.” About Our Firm: We specialize in CERTIFIED cinema equipment antiques and artifacts circa 1900-1969 and beyond, representing the Art Nouveau, Machine Age, Art Deco, Industrial Age and Mid Century Periods. We have been active collectors and curators of vintage motion picture equipment for over 49 years. All of our antiques are guaranteed to be as described and photographed. We offer partial or full refurbishment and various levels of restoration services at our Workshop. All antique items sold are carefully preserved, cleaned and gently prepared at no extra charge according to the wishes of our buyers. We prefer to offer original ‘preserved’ cinema equipment antiques showing original patina and use from years of cinema production work. However, minor to full restoration is available at additional cost. All items sold and offered are presented as fairly and honestly as possible and we offer a limited return policy on most items sold. Please inquire about this return policy. We also offer a signed and sealed Certificate of Authenticity with all antique items sold. We are ALWAYS here to help and offer many options for the proper presentation of your cinema equipment antiques. Thank You.

Creator:
Leeds & Northrup (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
Style:
Industrial (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bakelite,Metal,Wood
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: Leeds1stDibs: LU1376212302541