Strange switches in 1958 home

[John Arnold]

There were several like this scattered throughout. They didn't seem to do anything.
Can anyone ID this thing?

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[Rick Cantrell]

I think those are dimmer switches.
Not original.

X10 Ws467 Remote Control Light Dimmer Switch by X10 - Atlanta Wireless Security (http://www.atlantawirelesssecurity.com/x10-ws467-remote-control-light-dimmer-switch/)

[John Arnold]

I think those are dimmer switches.
Not original.

X10 Ws467 Remote Control Light Dimmer Switch by X10 - Atlanta Wireless Security (http://www.atlantawirelesssecurity.com/x10-ws467-remote-control-light-dimmer-switch/)

Thanks! Now I'm getting deja vu all over again. I think I asked about these a couple/few years ago.

[Rick Cantrell]

Thanks! Now I'm getting deja vu all over again. I think I asked about these a couple/few years ago.
Ya think
http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/electrical-systems-home-inspection-commercial-inspection/9401-strange-switch-garage.html

[John Arnold]

Ya think
http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/electrical-systems-home-inspection-commercial-inspection/9401-strange-switch-garage.html

D'oh!
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[Billy Stephens]

They didn't seem to do anything.


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Whatever Ya Do Don't Mess with Them.:D