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Induction Disc Mechanism
Operates on the Ferraris induction principle, translating AC power flow into rotary motion via an eddy-current rotor.
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01 / 02General Electric Type I-16 Watthour Meter — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
An authentic vintage General Electric Type I-16 single-phase watthour meter housed in a heavy cast metal base with an intact cylindrical glass cover. The front reveals a four-dial kilowatt-hour register alongside the aluminum induction disc, damping magnet assembly, and black specification badge stamped with serial number 16 061 192. Rated for 5 amperes and 230/240 volts at 50/60 cycles, this unit features an applied calibration tag specifying 230 volts at 50 cycles.
02
Four-Dial Pointer Register
Traditional counter-rotating pointers record power consumption directly in cumulative kilowatt-hours.
03
Cast Terminal Chamber
Sturdy cast metal housing features embossed 'LINE' and 'LOAD' wire designations for straightforward installation.
04
Clear Glass Dome
Substantial glass enclosure seals the movement against dust while enabling unobstructed visual reading of the dials.
05
Factory Nameplate
Distinctive black GE badge crisply lists serial number 16 061 192, Type I-16 designation, and electrical ratings.
06
Custom Calibration Strip
Retains an applied paper strip specifying dedicated calibration at 230 volts and 50 cycles.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
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Maker
General Electric Co.
Origin
United States
Year
1926
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Manufacturer
General Electric Co., U.S.A.
Model
Type I-16 Single-Phase Watthour Meter
Serial Number
16 061 192
Current Rating
5 Amperes
Voltage Rating
230/240 Volts
Frequency
50/60 Cycles (Calibrated at 230V 50 Cycles)
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · General Electric Type I-16 Watthour Meter — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific General Electric Type I-16 Watthour Meter; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Electrification Era
Precision at the Threshold
Viewed through its clear dome in the first photograph, the Type I-16's polished aluminum disc and damping magnets provided the exact mechanical accounting required as domestic electrical grids expanded rapidly across the globe.
Industrial Craft
Built for Utilitarian Durability
The reverse view highlights the heavy pressed-metal backplate, complete with top mounting teardrop lug and lower fastener ports designed to securely anchor the meter to residential utility boards for decades of maintenance-free service.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1914
Introduction of Type I-14
General Electric establishes a benchmark in induction residential metering with the widespread Type I-14 watthour meter.
1926
Type I-16 Released
GE debuts the Type I-16 featuring enhanced overload performance, refined damping magnets, and improved temperature compensation.
1934
Succession by Type I-20
GE introduces detachable socket-base and modernized bottom-connected meters, gradually superseding the I-16 generation.
Present
Industrial Heritage Collectible
Surviving bottom-connected Type I-16 meters are collected as tactile artifacts of early-20th-century electrification and electrical engineering.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The meter is in preserved vintage condition with fully intact, clear front glass free of visible cracks. The cast metal housing and terminal cover show authentic age-related finish wear, surface oxidation, and paint loss. The rear casing exhibits surface scratching, light oxidation spots, and a partially preserved original paper inspection label.
✓
InspectedGlass Cover
Clear cylindrical glass dome remains unbroken with no visible chips or cracks, providing full visibility to the movement.
✓
InspectedDial & Faceplate
White register faceplate and black GE specification nameplate remain legible with sharp lettering and intact pointers.
✓
InspectedTerminal Housing
Cast terminal block with embossed 'LINE' and 'LOAD' markings displays surface corrosion, patina, and chipped paint.
✓
InspectedRear Case
Pressed metal backplate shows fine scuffing, minor surface oxidation, and a weathered remnant of a factory paper label.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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General Electric Type I-16 Watthour Meter