Vintage 1930s Wates Volt-Amp Test Meter Pocket Wireless Voltmeter Patent 322558

ITEM SPECIFICS:

Brand: Wates

Model: Volt-Amp Test Meter

Patent Number: British Patent No. 322558

Era / Age: 1930s

Material: Black Enamelled Metal & Braided Cord

Voltage & Current Range: 0-6V, 0-150V DC & 0-30 mA

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Sub-Type: Radio Battery & Current Pocket Meter

Condition: Used - Good (Display / Collectable)

CONDITION DESCRIPTION

Good vintage cosmetic condition.

The black enamelled case retains solid coverage with authentic age wear along the bezel rim edges.

The printed black dial face is crisp, the glass lens is clean, and both red and black cloth-braided leads with pin probes remain complete and attached.

Offered as an authentic vintage technical display piece / collectable.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

An authentic vintage 1930s "Wates Volt-Amp Test Meter" pocket-watch style wireless radio testing gauge, British Made under Patent No. 322558.

Manufactured in London during the golden era of valve radio, this versatile multi-meter allowed wireless enthusiasts and service engineers to test Low Tension accumulator batteries (6V), High Tension anode battery packs (150V), and circuit current draw in milliamps (up to 30 mA).

FEATURES:

Black enamelled metal pocket-watch casing with top hanging ring loop.

Crisp black dial face marked "BRITISH MADE WATES VOLT-AMP TEST METER PATENT Nº 322558".

Multi-range measurement scales: 0–6V DC, 0–150V DC, and 0–30 mA.

Side thumb-screw binding posts for current testing.

Pointed bottom metal contact foot (negative voltage terminal).

Twin red and black cloth-braided test lead wires with metal probe tips.

DIMENSIONS:

Body Diameter: Approx. 5.5 cm

Height (including top ring): Approx. 9.5 cm

Depth: Approx. 3 cm

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