{"product_id":"ww2-weston-indicator-mk-ib-aircraft-oil-thermometer-6a-1342","title":"WW2 Weston Indicator MK IB Aircraft Oil Thermometer 6A\/1342","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWW2 Weston Indicator MK IB Aircraft Oil Thermometer 6A\/1342\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very nice looking gauge is a WW2 Weston Indicator MK IB Aircraft Oil Thermometer 6A\/1342. An Air Ministry Meter dating to 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument is in fair used condition with rusting on the rear and some loss of paint on the face and rear. However, it won't zero and it has lost its pointer. The price has been adjusted accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size (WHD): 6.5cm x 6.5cm x 5.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace Diameter: approx. 4.7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of instrument was used to measure the engine temperature in aircraft of the RAF, RCAF, and RAAF including the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster. This one is unusual in that the face is yellow for improved luminosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is not marked with a maker's name, it was probably made by the well respected aircraft instrument maker, Sangamo Weston, Enfield, Middlesex: I've attached an image of a 1945 advert for a Mark II Weston aircraft gauge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Sangamo Weston Ltd, Enfield, Middlesex, England. MKIB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 Volt Aircraft Oil Temperature Gauge measures 0-120 ºC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped on the rear with a crown, AM, 6A\/1342\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument No. 22144\/43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nice little collectible for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/tests-measures-meters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage technology\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/aeronautica\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewarbird aficionado!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Ministry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37486581973141,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC09816.jpg?v=1606917119","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/ww2-weston-indicator-mk-ib-aircraft-oil-thermometer-6a-1342","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}