Antique GE Type PC Form P Rheostat c.1896

An antique turn-of-the-century Type PC Form P electrical rheostat or variable resistor, manufactured by General Electric Co. in Schenectady, New York, featuring an early patent date of May 5, 1896. Built with a heavy ventilated metal cage housing internal resistance grids, a circular rotary dial with brass contact points, and a central brass turn knob marked with directional arrows reading "LOWER" and "RAISE." Condition is Fair; showing overall surface wear, oxidation, edge scuffing, etched directional markings on the top face, and a prominent chip loss to one corner of the top plate casing. H 8.5", W 15", D 10". Please see photos for condition.