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Lot 179 Nash Boyce MotoMeter Automobile Radiator Temperature Gauge

An early Boyce MotoMeter – as marked on the front and back of the case – for a Nash Motors Company Automobile, one persumably sold by the Miller-Judd Co. in Detroit Michigan. The history of Boyce and Nash suggest this dates to the period 1916 – early 1930s (when the popularity of MotoMeters reputably faded). Sold as non-working and for display only; we have no means of testing the device. Sold as non-working and for display only; we have no means of testing the device. History: The Boyce MotoMeter was patented in 1912 and remained popular until the late 1920s. Production ceased in 1934. The Miller-Judd Company Detroit Michigan was a dealer – distributor of Nash Motors Company and Liberty Motor Car automobiles. There are online references to the company between 1921 and 1929. The Nash Motors Company was founded in 1916 in Kenosha Wisconsin and operated independently until 1937. ABout 5 x 2 7/8 x 1 1/4 inches

Weight: 0.685 LB

Measurement: 5 x 2.875 IN

Depth: 1.25


Condition report:

Excellent, as pictured. There is a slight amount of water scale build-up on the bottom of the base. Please see the pictures. The threaded shaft has been plugged on the bottom with - what appears to be - plastic. Please see the pictures.

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $175 - $350

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