Mid Century Minneapolis-Honeywell Eplab Weston Standard Cell Battery

Description

Vintage Weston style standard cell bettery outside of housing. Includes cardboard box. Box reads "Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Co - Brown Instruments Division - Philadelphia 44, PA - Made in USA - Standard Cell Part No. 356908-1." Cell bulb labeled "Made in U.S.A. - Eplab - 795605 - The Eppley Laboratory - Newport, RI, USA." Minneapolis-Honeywell label also on reverse of cell.

"This Weston Standard Cell is, in effect, a battery of known and constant voltage. Not intended to power a device, it served as a standard voltage to compare other voltage devices. The Eppley Laboratory was founded by US Navy Captain Marion Eppley in 1917 to supply Weston cells to various manufacturers of test equipment." (Source: NJIT Digital Commons)

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear

Dimensions

3.75" x 2" x 1" (Width x Depth x Height)