1940s Bakelite Air Ministry 6A/1340 RAF Aircraft Oil Thermometer 12 Volt Cockpit Gauge. Made By Coley
I love this 1940s Bakelite Air Ministry 6A/1340 RAF Aircraft Oil Thermometer 12 Volt Cockpit Gauge. Made in 1942 By "Coley Thermometers" for a WW2 Fighter such as the Spitfire or Hurricane.
The face is made from a lovely butterscotch coloured bakelite complemented by dial gauge markers of the same colour. It's almost too nice to mount in a fighter plane and possibly why it's never been used.
This Vintage Scientific Instrument/Gadget/Meter is sold as a collectible only. It is in excellent cosmetic condition with very slight surface scuffing, and is brand new old stock. It measured oil temperature in degrees celsius.
Approximate Measurements:-
- Height 6.4cm (2 1/2")
- Width: 6.4 cm
- Depth: 5.4cm
- Dial Diameter: 5.6cm (including bezel)
Labelled on the packaging face:-
Coley Electrical Instruments Ltd
2/4 London Road, Brentford, Middx
A.M
Oil Thermometer Transmitting, Electrical Type
0 to 120 ℃
Indicator Mk: 1B, 12 Volts
Ref No. 6A/1340 (6A =RAF Code for aircraft Instruments and 1340 is an oil thermometer)
Serial No. 9373/42
Labelled on the black dial face:-
Mk 1B Electl
No. 6A/1340 and 9373/42
Engraved on the rear:
A.M with crown
12V +
R V-
R
6A/1340
A nice collectible for the Classic Aircraft or gadget enthusiast!
