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Busch-Sulzer Diesel Engine Thermometer – Jacket Water Discharge – Brass & Porcelain Mount

Busch-Sulzer Diesel Engine Thermometer – Jacket Water Discharge – Brass & Porcelain Mount

Regular price $234.00 AUD
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Offered here is an authentic marine engine room thermometer manufactured for the Busch-Sulzer Bros. Diesel Engine Co., St. Louis by the Marsh Instrument Company, Chicago.

  • Measures jacket water discharge temperature in Fahrenheit (60–180°F)

  • Original brass bezel with glass dial cover

  • Mounted on a decorative shield-shaped white porcelain backboard (later display mount)

  • Dial clearly marked: Busch-Sulzer Bros. Diesel Engine Co., St. Louis – Marsh Instrument Co., Chicago

  • A fine piece of nautical engineering history, once used to monitor cooling systems on large marine diesel engines

Condition

  • Gauge face shows some natural age patina, numbers remain clear and legible

  • Brass bezel with expected wear from age

  • Mounted on white shield backboard for display

  • Untested as a working thermometer; sold as collectible display piece

Dimensions

  • Overall with mount: approx. 8.5 inches x 8.5 inches

  • Dial: approx. 4.5 inches diameter

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