Wheat and PATD 1885

[aloldstuff]

Was able to get out with Rob tonight for a short hunt. Went to a local park and got a 1926 wheat and a cool plaque. The writing on it says:

Schuyler
Electric LIght Co
Hartford Conn
Pat'd Nov 3 85
Type ABD No 4369

I believe that it is made out of bronze. It measures 3 x 1 7/8. I really like digging anything with a date on it. I tried to google it but not much came up. I am pretty sure that in 1885 electricity was in its infancy. If anybody can shed any light (LOL) on this please chime in.

Thanks for reading and keep digging

 

[steve in so az]

Here ya go -

Al - Neat find. Check out this site, steve in so az

http://libraries.mit.edu/sites/150books/2011/01/31/year-25-1885-the-schuyler-electric-light-company-manufacturers-of-dynamo-machines-arc-lamps-incandescent-lamps-and-all-articles-relating-to-electric-lighting-and-distribution-of-electric-power/

 

[JTGOLD]

neat find,wtg.

 

[aloldstuff]

Re: Here ya go -

Al - Neat find. Check out this site, steve in so az

http://libraries.mit.edu/sites/150books/2011/01/31/year-25-1885-the-schuyler-electric-light-company-manufacturers-of-dynamo-machines-arc-lamps-incandescent-lamps-and-all-articles-relating-to-electric-lighting-and-distribution-of-electric-power/

Thanks for that info. I did a little further digging and it seems that Schuyler was part Edison after a while then Edison and some other firm merged to become General Electric