steam engine high-pressure gauge

Date: 1940-1950

Inventory Number: 2007-1-0047

Classification: Pressure Gauge

Subject:

engineering, hydraulic,

Maker: Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Company (fl. 1880s - 1930s)

Cultural Region:

United States,

Place of Origin:

Boston,

Dimensions:

24.5 × 19.5 × 6 cm (9 5/8 × 7 11/16 × 2 3/8 in.)

Material:

glass, steel,

Description:

A round and sturdy steam pressure gauge made in black steel. The meter reads in lbs per square inch and goes from 0 to 15,000 (the smallest division being 250). Was probably screwed upright.

Signedon meter scale: CROSBY / Boston, U.S.A. / AIH / lbs. per. sq. inch

Inscribedabove signature, engraved by hand: NO 12