OT: Antique electrical generator

[mjr6550]

Not machinist related, but I'm sure it will be interesting to some members. The photos show a generator from 1890. I passed by this at a local Borough Hall.

 

[JST]

Very cool! Me like!

 

[Robert Lang]

I like it.

Catalog circa 1887.

Catalog Record: Electric lighting and transmission of power : incandescent lamps and appliances for incandescent lighting

Another link showing parts of an 1893 catalog. This link has multiple pages.

kilokat's ANTIQUE LIGHT BULB site: the mather system of incandescent electric lighting

The factory building is still there.

Rob

 

[JST]

From the various pictures, it seems to have preceded Van de Poele's carbon brush.

 

[Tom A]

This would produce DC ?

 

[enginebill]

Very nice machine, is that in Lansdale?