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Weights and Measures ➔ Engine Indicator/'simplex Indicator'

Identifier:
1991.60.1a-d
Description:
(a) steel indicator instrument with loose parts. (b) oak dovetailed custom case with compartment for paper storage (c) wrench (d) indicator paper scale in paper case.;cast on indicator, '1348' and '3664' and 'PAT.MAY 1, 1900' and 'MANF'D BY LIPPINCOTT STEAM SPECIALTY/&SUPPLY COMPANY/NEWARK, N.J.'.;USA: New Jersey, Newark. Green and Columbia Streets. Used by Leitelt Iron Works to regulate steam engines used in manufacturing throughout Grand Rapids.;USA: New Jersey, Newark. Green and Columbia Streets. Used by Leitelt Iron Works to regulate steam engines used in manufacturing throughout Grand Rapids. Used by Leitelt Iron Works to regulate steam engines used in manufacturing throughout Grand Rapids.;1) Ivory-colored celluloid, on case lid, 'Lippincott Steam Specialty & Supply Co/MANUFACTURERS/GREEN AND COLUMBIA STREETS/NEWARK, NEW JERSEY/PATENTED'.. |
Date:
May 1 1900
Materials:
Wood, Steel, Paper, Twine, Celluloid
Dimensions:
4.5" h 8.5" w 9" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Leitelt Iron Works
Related Entities:
Lippincott Steam Specialty And Supply Company (creator) Leitelt Iron Works (donor)
Alternate names: Adolph Leitelt Iron Works, Valley City Iron Works
Founded by Adolph Leitelt in 1862, this iron works is among the oldest in the state of Michigan and, at its peak, one of its largest. In 1914 the company occupied a plant at the corner of Erie and Mill Street, "including among its departments, machine, blacksmith, boiler and pattern shops, iron and brass foundries, and structural iron works, with a total of 65,600 square feet of floor space, and employed about 150 men." The company operated the first boiler shop in Grand Rapids, while still known as the Valley City Iron Works. A fire in 1872 destroyed the first foundry and machine shop. The company specialized in the production of lumbering equipment, and factory machinery, especially for the furniture industry.

Source: http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=1386