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Item Identification
Item Name: Vintage \"Willard\" Charge & Condition Tester Meter
Model Number: WT-60
Manufacturer: Willard Storage Battery Co., Cleveland, Ohio
Estimated Production Era: 1940s – 1950s (Prior to Willard\'s acquisition and eventual closure in the 1960s)
Technical Specifications Stamped on Face: \"For use on battery rated 1.280 Sp. Gr.\" (Specific Gravity)
Up for sale is a remarkable piece of post-war American service station history: a genuine Willard Model WT-60 Battery Charge Tester. Manufactured by the iconic Willard Storage Battery Company out of Cleveland, Ohio, this cell tester was an absolute staple in mid-century automotive repair shops and gas stations. It features an open visual window displaying its gorgeous moving coil mechanism right on the lower half of the dial face.
Key Features & Design
Stunning Vintage Display Face: Features high-contrast typography tracking \"Percent of Charge\" from 0 to 100 alongside its core voltage arc indicators.
Turned Wood Handle Probe: Includes its original, nicely weathered wooden-handled handheld lead alongside the primary fixed housing probe.
Premium Materials: Constructed with a heavy, durable black composite/metal casing, an inner brass accent bezel, and robust thick-insulated wiring.
Dimensions: The main gauge body measures approximately 4.5 inches in diameter, making it a substantial and eye-catching piece for display.
Collector Value & Decor Appeal
Whether you are a classic tool enthusiast, an automobilia collector, or looking for the perfect period-correct artifact to round out a retro garage or \"man cave\" display, this Willard tester delivers unmatched vintage aesthetic.
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