Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 December 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 December 2025

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Lot 706: A Collection of Five Vintage Industrial Measuring Instruments, Mid-20th Century

This auction ended on December 11, 2025.

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Not sold

A collection of five vintage industrial measuring instruments, likely dating from the mid-20th century, displaying various functions. The assortment includes: a large rectangular black-cased galvanometer marked “GALVANOMETER,” “Crompton,” “D.C.,” “2.0-2.0 mA,” and “50 OHMS”; a smaller circular silver-toned oil gauge marked “OIL” and “Sterling”; a brass-cased pressure or temperature gauge with an attached valve assembly, marked “LOCK,” “RESET,” “lb/in²,” and “°C” with a scale up to 3000; a black ribbed circular gauge marked “SPENCER” and “MADE IN ENGLAND” with a 0-40 scale; and a circular black-cased ammeter marked “AMPERES,” “BARNSLEY,” and “C.E.A.G.” with a 0-10 scale. Construction materials primarily include brass, steel, and black bakelite or early plastic for the casings, all featuring glass dial covers.