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Bring home the mechanical soul of a 20th-century physics laboratory. This distinctive Hartmann & Braun demonstration voltmeter combines a bold, rounded silhouette with the refinement of early measuring instruments. The H&B logo, elegant drop-shaped pointer, and cream-colored scale graduated to 10 V give it an unmistakable presence.
An opening beneath the dial reveals the delicate internal mechanism. For anyone fascinated by analog technology, this is the captivating detail: not just the reading, but the mechanism behind it takes center stage.
The deep, black-finished housing rests on a substantial dark wooden stand, described by the seller as its original blackened oak base. An inventory label marked “Ph/Nr.15” remains on top, a tangible detail that evokes the atmosphere of a historic laboratory. The seller identifies the instrument as an academic demonstration voltmeter by the German instrument maker Hartmann & Braun AG of Frankfurt.
With its historic patina and sculptural silhouette, this is a striking statement piece for an executive office, design studio, or loft, from New York to Tokyo. An object that brings the charm of visible analog engineering into a contemporary interior.
DETAILS
Maker: Hartmann & Braun, with the H&B logo on the dial.
Type: Analog demonstration voltmeter.
Scale: 0–10 V.
Number on the dial: 1458843.
Inventory label: Ph/Nr.15.
Construction: Deep, round, black-finished housing on a wooden stand; described by the seller as steel/Bakelite and solid oak.
Dimensions: Approximately 18 × 14 × 14 cm.
Weight: 1935 grams.
CONDITION
Visible scratches, paint wear, and signs of use on the housing; discoloration and small marks on the dial; and wear to the wooden stand. Please examine the photographs for details.
Operation and measurement accuracy have not been verified. No calibration guarantee is provided.
Only one example of this item is available.
Tracked shipping is charged separately.
Hartmann & Braun 0–10 V Demonstration Voltmeter on Wooden Stand
€350,00 EUR