Functional Object - Electrical Meter, 24/01/2011 12:00:00 AM

Significance

Possibly has a strong association with the Ballarat depot and the equipment used there.

Physical description

Electrical Current or Amp Meter mounted onto a piece of timber. Meter has the current marked in Amps from 0 to 15. No manufacturer or use details known, would have been collected from the depot. Could have been used for the grinder or wheel lathe. Wood block has four mounting holes, bevelled edges and opening for cables on the lower edge. White meter face, has a marked reading of 6Amps. Rest of the meter is generally painted black except for the bottom and rear of the timber which is unpainted.

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