{"product_id":"vintage-u-s-navy-high-pressure-gauge","title":"U.S. Navy High-Pressure Gauge James P. Marsh Corporation","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eUS Navy pressure gauge, most likely from naval or industrial use. The marking \"Jas P Marsh Corp Chicago\" refers to the James P. Marsh Corporation, based in Chicago, Illinois.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eAbout the company:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eFounded in the late 1800s, James P. Marsh Corp was a well-known manufacturer of industrial gauges and instruments, especially steam pressure gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eThey supplied gauges, meters, and related equipment for locomotives, ships, factories, and power plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eTheir products were widely used by the U.S. military, Navy, and merchant marine during the early-to-mid 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eSize: 7 inches long and 6 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eDial face: Reads from 0 to 3000 psi (pounds per square inch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eNeedle indicator: Standard gauge design for showing pressure level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eBrass bezel: Durable, corrosion-resistant, typical of gauges used in maritime or heavy industrial settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eMounting on wood: Suggests it has been preserved or displayed as a collectible piece rather than still in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eInspection plate: The tag reads “U.S. Navy – Qualified”, which confirms this was military-issued equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"619\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eWould have been used on a naval vessel to monitor high-pressure systems, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eSteam boilers powering ship engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eCompressed air systems for torpedoes or hydraulics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eOther high-pressure machinery on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maupin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47262322884823,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/104_4962.jpg?v=1759858388","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/en-au\/products\/vintage-u-s-navy-high-pressure-gauge","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}