This vintage bakelite A.C. voltmeter, model 528, comes from the USA and was made by Weston Electrical Instrument Corp, based in New Jersey, who were established in 1888. The company’s innovations included the Weston standard cell, the first accurate portable voltmeters and ammeters and many other electrical developments. The bakelite casing has an unusual lovely […]
This is an interesting piece – a vintage ohmmeter, housed in a black metal case with a leather carrying strap. The front bears the mark “WECO MODEL No. 245” and the back shows the operating instructions. An ohmmeter is an electronic device which measures resistance in an electronic component or circuit. It is composed of a […]
This is an interesting piece – a vintage ammeter in a wooden case, with a leather carrying strap. An ammeter is an instrument used for measuring electric current, in units of amperes. The inside of the lid bears the original instructions for the “Taylor Model 83A & 83C”. This is a nice decorative piece for those […]
Vintage Matters is an online store, selling an eclectic mix of vintage furniture and functional and decorative accessories, to create a unique personality for your home or workplace. Our reclaimed letters and letter lights, salvaged from shop fronts and pubs are hugely popular and we now have one of the biggest collections in the UK, […]
This small vintage overnight suitcase is well-constructed and features solid brass hardware, reinforced leather edges and contrast stitching detail. The exterior is navy blue, with tan leather edging and is stamped with the initials “C.M.D.” and has a few vintage luggage labels, from places visited around the world. The interior features the original blue silk […]
