{"title":"Electronics","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-the-lemon-ac-surge-protector-bright-yellow-desktop-power-block-made-in-u-s-a","title":"Vintage “The Lemon” AC Surge Protector, Bright Yellow Desktop Power Block, Made in U.S.A.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eThis vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eThe Lemon™ AC Surge Protector\u003c\/strong\u003e never needed the help. From the start, it was designed with enough personality to refuse anonymity. Finished in a saturated lemon-yellow casing with bold red branding, green and red indicator lights, and an almost sculptural cube-like form, it turns a forgettable desk accessory into something graphic, witty, and unexpectedly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eWhat makes this piece especially compelling is the sheer clarity of its design. The name is absurdly good. The color is unapologetic. And the front-facing grid of outlets gives it a distinctly late-20th-century industrial-pop look that feels somewhere between office equipment, novelty electronics, and Memphis-adjacent utility design. It is practical, yes, but it also has the kind of visual confidence that makes it read more like design ephemera than ordinary hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eFor the buyer who appreciates old tech, eccentric functional objects, or the kind of home office detail that keeps a room from becoming dull and overdesigned, this piece does a surprising amount of work. It looks particularly strong on a desk, in a studio, on a shelf of analog technology, or folded into a more playful workspace where color and form matter just as much as function. 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Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this radio boasts an elegant wooden cabinet adorned with distinctive Art Deco lines, luxurious veneers, and original fabric speaker grille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial proudly showcases original station call letters such as KPO, KGO, KSL, KOH, KFRC, and KNX, recalling the vibrant broadcasting era of the West Coast in the pre-war period. With classic Bakelite knobs and push-button station selectors framed by a mesmerizing burl wood grain faceplate, this radio encapsulates an era defined by craftsmanship and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors and decorators alike, this console effortlessly adds a sophisticated focal point to any vintage-inspired interior. Whether restoring to operational glory or preserving as an aesthetic statement, this Stromberg-Carlson radio resonates with history and timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Console Radio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\/Circa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate 1930s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStromberg-Carlson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, Bakelite, Original Fabric Grille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 42\" H x 26\" W x 14\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent Vintage Condition; Minor age-appropriate wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137438482537,"sku":null,"price":1985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_0167.jpg?v=1776854527"},{"product_id":"c-1950-sawyer-s-500-portable-35mm-slide-projector","title":"c.1950 Sawyer’s 500 Portable 35mm Slide Projector","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69e84dee-e134-83e8-8ac0-4e34031e3d6e-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"78544a6e-2c5f-40b4-a10d-c2cbe0be9213\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bcf42u\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eA striking example of mid-century American industrial design, this c.1960 Sawyer’s 500 portable slide projector brings together streamlined form, practical engineering, and that unmistakable postwar optimism that made even office equipment look stylish. Finished in a soft champagne tone with a ribbed body, textured lid, brass-tone latch, and the original Sawyer’s 500 front badge, it has the kind of clean, tailored presence that reads beautifully whether displayed as photographic history, vintage tech, or sculptural décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eBefore presentation technology became disposable plastic clutter, projectors like this were built to live in the home, the classroom, and the boardroom with a certain dignity. The proportions are handsome, the surface treatment is restrained, and the raised SAWYER’S handle detail gives it just enough graphic punch. Closed, it has the look of a sleek travel case. Opened and styled with slides, photographs, or books, it becomes a deeply nostalgic object tied to an era when family travel, lectures, and curated image collections were shared frame by frame rather than flicked past and forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ery58m\" data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eSawyer’s, Inc. was a major American photographic-products company based in Portland, Oregon, best known for its role in the broader slide-viewing market and for its association with View-Master and other image-presentation equipment. Surviving period material for the Sawyer’s 500 identifies the model clearly within the company’s slide-projector line, and vintage ad listings tie the Sawyer’s 500 to 1960 and 1961, placing this model squarely in the late 1950s to early 1960s period. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eOriginal manuals and surviving listings also identify this as a Sawyer’s “500” slide projector, with the line consistently described as a 1960s-era model. While I would not claim an exact production year without the underside data plate or original paperwork specific to this unit, the safest cataloging is circa 1960. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eThis example appears to have been designed for 2 x 2 mounted 35mm slides, the standard home and educational slide format of the era, and belongs to that golden period of domestic projection when travel photography, family archives, and educational programming were all filtered through machines like this. The result is a piece that sits comfortably at the intersection of photography, design, and social history. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"3515\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2887\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2902\" data-col-size=\"lg\" class=\"\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2920\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eItem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2953\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003ePortable 35mm slide projector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2962\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2980\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eSawyer’s, Inc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"2989\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"2996\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3005\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCirca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3015\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003ec.1960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3025\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3050\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003ePortland, Oregon, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3063\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3117\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eMetal, plastic\/composition housing, metal hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3127\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3169\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eChampagne \/ brushed gold-tone exterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3181\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3260\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eFront Sawyer’s 500 badge, textured lid, carry handle, latch-front case form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3312\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3270\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3312\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eIntended for 2 x 2 mounted 35mm slides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3321\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3378\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eMid-century industrial design, photographic equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3391\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3515\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eVintage condition with visible surface wear, scuffs, and age-appropriate handling marks; untested unless otherwise noted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16j4o9l\" data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3547\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003eBecause it has real presence. Not forced nostalgia, not fake “retro” styling, but the actual object that helped shape how people once shared images with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003eIt works especially well in a study, library, media room, or layered shelf installation with cameras, books, and framed photographs. It also has broad decorative appeal beyond photography collectors. The silhouette is architectural, the finish is warm, and the proportions are unusually refined for a utilitarian machine. Even at rest, it feels cinematic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4214\"\u003eFor Viridian, that is the point. It is a machine, yes, but it is also an atmosphere piece. A reminder of when technology was built to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43160582652009,"sku":null,"price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/B9418B57-CAE8-4AA5-90AE-7E7AB81B2C37_1_105_c.jpg?v=1777176189"},{"product_id":"c-1948-general-electric-type-pr-1-exposure-meter","title":"c. 1948 General Electric Type PR-1 Exposure Meter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69f49932-8450-83e8-b33c-92a2883ba992-9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-56\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0877db96-9a8b-4d38-8e62-8f7ec7de65cb\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bcf42u\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eA vintage General Electric Type PR-1 photographic exposure meter, dating to approximately c. late 1940s–early 1950s, with a black case, silver calculator dial, red GE logo, and original-style neck strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eThe back plate is clearly marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eGeneral Electric Exposure Meter\u003cbr data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eType PR-1\u003cbr data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eFor Film or Plates\u003cbr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eUse American Standard Exposure Index Numbers\u003cbr data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eSerial No. L20817\u003cbr data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eU.S. Pat. 2296670\u003cbr data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eN.P. 126766\u003cbr data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eMade in U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eThis was a handheld analog light meter used by photographers to calculate exposure before built-in camera metering became standard. It allowed the user to measure available light and determine usable combinations of shutter speed, aperture, and film speed. Basically, it did the thinking your camera now does automatically, because apparently photographers once had to understand math and light like responsible adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ery58m\" data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eThe GE PR-1 exposure meter was part of the mid-century era of handheld photographic meters, when photographers relied on separate light-reading tools to properly expose film, sheet film, and photographic plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eThe wording \u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e“for film or plates”\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially interesting, as it connects the meter to a transitional photography period when roll film was common, but plate and sheet-based photographic methods were still relevant in certain applications. The dial includes f-stop markings, exposure index numbers, shutter speed references, high\/low light settings, and frame rate indicators, making it a compact mechanical calculator for photographic exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eIts black case, silver dial, red GE emblem, and industrial faceplate give it strong visual appeal as both a photography collectible and a small piece of American technical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2986\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2130\" 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data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2255\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eType PR-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2273\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2302\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ec. late 1940s–early 1950s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2312\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2330\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMade in U.S.A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2347\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2357\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eL20817\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2375\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePatent Marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2396\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eU.S. Pat. 2296670\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2418\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAdditional Marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2433\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eN.P. 126766\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2440\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2475\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFor film or photographic plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2483\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2521\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBlack case with textured side grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2529\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2603\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSilver calculator dial with f-stop, exposure index, and frame markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2611\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLogo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2651\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRed General Electric emblem on front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2660\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2688\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBlack neck strap present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2705\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2756\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eUntested for accuracy unless otherwise verified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2769\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2850\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVintage condition with surface wear, dial wear, patina, and age-related marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2867\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2953\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePhotography collectible, studio styling, desk object, camera display, prop styling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2965\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2986\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eReno, NV Antiques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003eThis piece is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003evintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with visible age-related wear. The black body presents well and retains its classic shape, while the silver dial shows surface scratches, patina, and areas of wear to the printed markings. The red GE logo remains intact and gives the piece excellent display presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3415\"\u003eThe back plate is legible, with clear maker, model, patent, and serial information. The strap is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003eFunctionality has not been tested for accuracy. Selenium-cell exposure meters can weaken over time, so this piece should be sold as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003ecollectible and display object unless tested against a known working meter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8ljvi1\" data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3925\"\u003eThis is a great small object for anyone who loves vintage photography, old cameras, industrial design, darkroom culture, or technical antiques. The GE logo, calculator dial, patent-marked back plate, and black case make it visually interesting from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"4228\"\u003eStyle it on a desk, bookshelf, studio shelf, darkroom display, or alongside vintage cameras, film canisters, photography books, and brass or black metal objects. It has that excellent mid-century utility aesthetic: compact, practical, graphic, and made before everything became a disposable rectangle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4379\"\u003eIt is the kind of object that looks good even if you never use it, which is more than can be said for most things currently charging by subscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom) R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars min-h-(--gutter-remaining-height,0px) group-data-stream-active\/scroll-root:h-[calc(var(--thread-response-height)-16*var(--spacing))]\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43175267598441,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/F1C99B2A-1BEB-474D-AB5E-7BB4ACE746E5.jpg?v=1777711870"},{"product_id":"vintage-rimac-mid-century-vacuum-gauge-c-1940s-1950s","title":"Vintage RIMAC Mid-Century Vacuum Gauge, c. 1940s–1950s","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact and beautifully aged \u003cstrong\u003evintage RIMAC vacuum gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to approximately the \u003cstrong\u003e1940s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a black metal case, cream dial face, brass fitting, and original industrial character. The gauge face is marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Vacuum”\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 0–30 scale, and the metal connector is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eRIMAC\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as a mid-century mechanical or automotive diagnostic tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall objects like this carry a lot of charm because they were made for one very specific purpose and somehow still look better than most modern decor, which is deeply inconvenient for contemporary design departments everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gauge has a strong old-shop presence: worn black casing, aged dial, exposed brass fitting, and the remains of an old rubber hose connection. It is ideal as a collectible vintage tool, industrial shelf object, garage display piece, studio prop, or desk accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum gauges like this were commonly used in mid-century mechanical and automotive settings to measure vacuum pressure in engines, pumps, carburetors, manifolds, and other diagnostic systems. Before digital readouts and handheld scanners made mechanics look like they were checking text messages under a hood, analog gauges like this were essential tools in garages, workshops, and service stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example appears to be a \u003cstrong\u003eRIMAC vacuum gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely used for automotive or mechanical testing. The 0–30 vacuum scale, cream dial face, black metal housing, brass fitting, and compact handheld form all align with mid-century diagnostic equipment from the 1940s–1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile its functional accuracy has not been tested, the piece remains visually compelling as a small industrial artifact with real mechanical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage RIMAC vacuum gauge features a round black metal case with a cream-colored dial, black numbering, and a 0–30 vacuum scale. The gauge includes a brass connector and a stamped metal fitting marked \u003cstrong\u003eRIMAC\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a short section of aged rubber hose still attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black case shows scratches, surface wear, and finish loss consistent with age and use. The dial has a nicely aged tone, giving the piece an authentic mid-century shop-tool look. The brass fitting and connector show oxidation and patina, adding warmth and contrast to the black and cream face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is sold as a vintage collectible and display object unless otherwise tested for function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Attributes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage vacuum gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker \/ Marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRIMAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirca 1940s–1950s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical \/ automotive vacuum gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–30 vacuum scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal case, brass fitting, rubber hose remnant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack case, cream dial, brass fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-century industrial, automotive, mechanical, workshop collectible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarkings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGauge face marked “Vacuum”; connector stamped “RIMAC”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 2.5–3 in diameter; approx. 5–6 in total length including fitting and hose remnant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.5–1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage condition with age-related wear, scratches, patina, oxidation, finish loss, and aged rubber hose. Function has not been tested unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage tool collection, garage display, industrial decor, shelf object, studio prop, desk accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReno, Nevada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gauge shows age and use throughout, including wear to the black metal case, toning to the dial, oxidation to the brass fitting, scratches, scuffs, and deterioration to the rubber hose remnant. It has not been professionally tested for accuracy or function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a vintage collectible and decorative industrial object. If intended for mechanical use, it should be inspected and tested first, because apparently old tools do not magically become calibrated just because they look cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little gauge is perfect for anyone who appreciates old tools, industrial design, automotive history, or objects with real utilitarian character. It has the kind of honest patina that newer decorative “industrial” pieces try very hard to fake and usually fail at with tragic enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle it on a bookshelf, desk, workbench, garage shelf, studio table, or inside a cabinet with other vintage tools, drafting pieces, cameras, hardware, or mechanical objects. It also works beautifully as a small masculine accent in an office, den, workshop, or collected display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs especially well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Vintage cameras\u003cbr\u003e→ Old drafting tools\u003cbr\u003e→ Brass objects\u003cbr\u003e→ Leather-bound books\u003cbr\u003e→ Automotive memorabilia\u003cbr\u003e→ Industrial shelving\u003cbr\u003e→ Antique toolboxes\u003cbr\u003e→ Dark wood and metal surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is small, specific, and full of character. The kind of object that makes a vignette feel collected instead of decorated by a catalog algorithm having a nervous breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43215025438825,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_0896_c3443176-678c-4d1b-87a6-3667abf9f52a.jpg?v=1778580778"}],"url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/electronics.oembed","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}