We have always considered and collected these commercial masks and helmets as industries tribal art. Examples can be elegant in their simplicity or bazaar and complex. They are always unique, suprising and filled with personality.
1902 Nickel Plated Thomson Indicating Wattmeter
Thomson Type Indicating Wattmeter. Mechanism enclosed in a nickel plated housing, mounted on rounded square mahogany block; block fitted with four binding posts, meter has clear view port and curved, linear scale. Unit accompanied by rectangular fitted hardwood carrying case, with sliding panel closure; leather carrying strap (replacement). Lettering on meter dial, identifies object as Thomson Indicating Wattmeter, maker General Electric. Printed label pasted inside sliding closure, is hand signed… $150
