{"product_id":"meter-works-neptune-trident-desk-vintage-water-set-clock-thermometer-pen-meter","title":"Meter Works Neptune Trident Desk Vintage Water Set Clock Thermometer Pen Meter","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeptune Meter Co. of New York made the Trident water meters, and their cast-brass lids have found a second life as desk accessories. The Meter Works of Woodland Hills, California, mounted two of these lids on an oak base to make this conversation-piece desk set. One hinged lid opens to a clock, the other to a dial thermometer, and a swivel pen post sits alongside. It would look right on a home-office desk or a bookshelf, or in a collection of water-works and plumbing memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach lid face is cast NEPTUNE METER CO. TRIDENT WATER METER NEW YORK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatent dates from 1898 to about 1915 are cast inside the left lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast serial numbers read 2179056 inside the left lid and 2348880 on the right lid face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Meter Works maker label is on the oak back mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe set has cast brass lids and bezels, an oak base and mounts, felt pads underneath and a brass-tone twist ballpoint pen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thermometer dial is marked Made in France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight is about 2.5 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The brass lids show patina and minor casting roughness. The oak is clean with a few small dark specks and an empty hole at the right back of the base. We saw no chips or cracks; see photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photos are part of the description, and it will be packed with care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Meter Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51070983110913,"sku":"EI-2492-a5904995","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/4571\/4945\/files\/mwgou1te-1.jpg?v=1794678113","url":"https:\/\/bigfoottradingco.com\/products\/meter-works-neptune-trident-desk-vintage-water-set-clock-thermometer-pen-meter","provider":"Bigfoot Trading Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}