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Vintage Canadian Westinghouse Model 21797 Government Equipment Cart
Offered for sale is an unusual vintage Canadian Westinghouse Model 21797 mobile electrical equipment cabinet / cart.
The original Westinghouse identification plate is marked 115 V • 5 A • 60 Hz, Model No. 21797, Serial No. 302, and identifies the manufacturer as C.W. Co. Ltd., Hamilton, Canada.
A separate original identification plate is marked CANADIAN GOVERNMENT PROPERTY and carries Contract No. P 69-8-330 and identification 2-P-2-1311-CDEF-102.
The unit consists of a substantial metal equipment enclosure mounted on a rolling tubular-frame cart with handles, casters and a lower storage shelf. Electrical connectors and controls are visible on the enclosure.
The exact original government, laboratory or technical application has not been positively identified, so no assumptions are being made regarding its intended function.
The unit has not been tested. Its electrical and operating condition are unknown.
Observations Under Close Inspection
- Original Westinghouse identification plate is present.
- Model number 21797 is clearly visible.
- Serial number 302 is visible on the Westinghouse plate.
- Electrical rating is marked 115 Volts, 5 Amps, 60 Hz AC.
- Manufacturer plate is marked C.W. Co. Ltd., Hamilton, Canada.
- Original CANADIAN GOVERNMENT PROPERTY identification plate is present.
- Government Contract No. P 69-8-330 is visible.
- Government identification 2-P-2-1311-CDEF-102 is visible.
- Large metal electrical/equipment enclosure is mounted to a mobile cart.
- Tubular metal handles are present on both sides.
- Rolling casters are present.
- Lower equipment/storage shelf is present.
- Rear or side electrical connectors and controls are visible.
- Cabinet appears substantially complete externally.
- Metal surfaces show scratches, scuffs, marks, paint wear and age-related cosmetic wear.
- Some oxidation, staining and discoloration are visible.
- Chrome portions of the cart show age-related wear.
- Exact original application is unknown.
- No manuals, cables, probes or additional accessories are included unless shown in the photographs.
- The unit has not been electrically or functionally tested.
- Internal operating condition is unknown.
- Sold exactly as photographed and found.
Technical Details
| Brand |
Westinghouse / Canadian Westinghouse |
| Model |
21797 |
| Equipment Type |
Mobile Electrical Equipment Cabinet / Equipment Cart |
| Original Application |
Unknown |
| Voltage |
115 V |
| Current Rating |
5 A |
| Frequency |
60 Hz AC |
| Serial Number |
302 |
| Government Property Marking |
Canadian Government Property |
| Government Contract No. |
P 69-8-330 |
| Government ID |
2-P-2-1311-CDEF-102 |
| Manufacturer Location |
Hamilton, Canada |
| Country of Manufacture |
Canada |
| Included Items |
Equipment Cabinet, Mobile Cart and Lower Shelf as Photographed |
| Testing Performed |
None |
| Condition |
Untested |
IMPORTANT
This vintage Westinghouse equipment has not been tested.
Its exact original technical application has not been positively identified.
The unit is sold exactly as found and photographed.
The internal condition, electrical safety, calibration if applicable, completeness and overall operating condition are unknown.
The item may require cleaning, maintenance, restoration, repair or replacement components before use.
SOLD AS-IS • NO RETURNS
Shipping & Packaging
✔ Large and substantial vintage equipment cart.
✔ The cabinet, controls, connectors, handles and cart structure will be carefully protected for transportation.
✔ Heavy-duty packing materials will be used.
✔ Freight or oversize shipping may be required depending on destination.
✔ Tracking information will be provided after shipment whenever applicable.
✔ International buyers are responsible for confirming that this type of vintage equipment may legally be imported into their country.
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