1940s Smiths Aircraft Oil Temperature 24 Volt Cockpit Gauge Number 8953

A very nice 1940s Smiths Aircraft Oil Temperature 24 Volt Cockpit Gauge Number 8953, which was used in a WW2 warbird.

This Vintage Scientific Instrument/Gadget/Meter is sold as a collectible only. It is in pretty good cosmetic condition with surface scuffs and scratches. It measured oil temperature in degrees celsius.

A similar type of gauge was used by RAF aircraft during WW2. The gauge we have for sale has no RAF stores number but does have typical Smiths WW2 labels.

Labelled on the back with the Air Ministry Crown:-

Brit Pat Application Nos.
17474/40 (precursor to British Patent 546468: Filed December 1940)

3981/42

The patents were filed for Improvements in electric ratiometers by S. SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LIMITED, SMITH & SONS LTD

The face is marked with:-
S S & S No. 8953

0 to 120
OIL
oC

Approximate Measurements:-

• Height 6cm
• Width: 6.2 cm
• Depth: 5.5cm
• Dial Diameter: 5.2cm (~2")

A nice collectible for the Classic Aircraft or gadget enthusiast!