Schrader Tyre gauge

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Shrader tyre gauge

Shrader tyre gauge

Name/Title

Schrader Tyre gauge

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.745

Description

Brass tyre gauge, able to measure from 10lbs to 160lbs.

Context

It was recognised early in motoring that uneven tyre pressure was not good for tyres and could cause instability for the car. In 1890 the pneumatic tyre valve is invented, by August Schrader's son George H F.. Schrader. By 1892 he has acquired a patent for a "valve for pneumatic tyres'. 1896 George invents a tyre cap and by 1898 the Schrader tyre valve with a replaceable core is developed. The detail on the gauge reads: Schrader Reg Patent Office Manufactured by A. Shraders Division of MFG Co. Inc U.S. Property Ordnance Dept.

Category

Bicycles, motor bikes, mechanical

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Length

310 mm

Weight

228 g

Dimension Notes

The retractable measure length 80 mm

Material

Brass

Location

* Untyped Location

C82

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Web Links and URLs

Shraders, Schrader Pacific