Westinghouse Lightning Arrester, circa 1889
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Artifact Overview
Lightning and other large surges of electricity can damage power systems and electrical apparatus. A lightning arrester diverts these surges and protects equipment. This lightning arrester made by Westinghouse Electric Company was patterned after one patented by Paul Winsor and Alexander Wurts in 1889. Wurts was one of the leaders in lightning arrester development.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Lightning-arrester
Date Made
circa 1889
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.0.1.167
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper alloy
Wood (Plant material)
Graphite (Mineral)
Color
Brown
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 13 in
Width: 12.75 in
Length: 4.5 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CO./ PITTSBURGH PENNA. U.S.A./ A. WURTS & P. WINSOR'S PATENT NO 417694/ DECEMBER 17TH 1889
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