The Vintage American Schaeffer & Budenberg Brass Pressure Gauge (30 PSI, Pat. Feb. 19, 1924) is a fine example of early 20th-century American industrial design. Built with a solid brass housing and glass face, this gauge was used for precision steam or air pressure monitoring and remains highly collectible for industrial or steampunk décor.

Product Details:

• Manufacturer: American Schaeffer & Budenberg

• Patent Date: February 19, 1924

• Type: Steam / Air Pressure Gauge

• Pressure Range: 0–30 PSI

• Material: Brass body with glass dial

• Era: Circa 1920s

• Origin: USA

• Use: Steam engines, boilers, or industrial machinery

Condition: 

sed condition – This vintage 8½-inch steam pressure gauge from the Kewanee Boiler Co. (Kewanee, IL) was manufactured by American Schaeffer & Budenberg of Brooklyn, N.Y. Patented in 1924, the gauge features a brass bezel, intact glass, and a clean dial face. There is typical wear consistent with age, including surface scratches on the brass, wear on the black-painted housing, and signs of oxidation on the mounting screws and threads. The needle is intact and moves freely, but the gauge is untested and being sold as-is. Excellent for restoration, steampunk/industrial decor, or collectors of antique gauges.