{"product_id":"antique-minneapolis-heat-regulator-thermostat-w-clock-early-programmable-wall-thermometer-industrial-brass-heating-control-c-1915-1918","title":"Antique Minneapolis Heat Regulator Thermostat w Clock | Early Programmable Wall Thermometer | Industrial Brass Heating Control | c.1915-1918","description":"A fascinating piece of early American engineering, this antique Minneapolis Heat Regulator combines a wall thermometer, mechanical thermostat, and clock into one elegant brass instrument.\n\nManufactured by the Minneapolis Heat Regulator Company in the early 20th century, these innovative devices allowed homeowners to automatically lower or raise the temperature of their coal-fired furnaces based on the time of day—making them among the earliest programmable thermostats ever produced.\n\nThe Minneapolis Heat Regulator Company later merged with Honeywell, making this an important piece in the history of modern home climate control.\n\nFeatures\n\n• Original brass faceplate\n• Mechanical clock movement\n• Glass thermometer tube\n• Adjustable thermostat control\n• Roman numeral clock dial\n• Mounted on decorative wood backing\n• Wonderful industrial and steampunk aesthetic\n\nCondition\n\nGood antique condition with expected wear from age.\n\n* Brass has developed a natural aged patina.\n* Clock has not been tested and no winding key is included.\n* Thermometer appears intact.\n* Please review all photographs as they form part of the description.\n\nApproximate Size\n\nWood: 14” H x 7” L\nSee photos will measurements\n\nPerfect For\n\n* Industrial décor\n* Steampunk collections\n* Antique scientific instruments\n* Early HVAC memorabilia\n* Honeywell history collectors\n* Historic home décor","brand":"The Fancy Pug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55334154371363,"sku":"FP1847|None\/34","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0631\/6067\/files\/il_fullxfull.8233684830_701i.jpg?v=1783962891","url":"https:\/\/thefancypug.com\/products\/antique-minneapolis-heat-regulator-thermostat-w-clock-early-programmable-wall-thermometer-industrial-brass-heating-control-c-1915-1918","provider":"The Fancy Pug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}