Hommel Outside Micrometer 150–175 mm with Large Thimble and Case
Vintage Hommel-Präzisions-Mikrometer with a broad grey-green frame and a distinctive large, ribbed thimble for reading and operating the micrometer. The large H-shaped relief on the frame gives this mechanical measuring instrument its characteristic appearance. Supplied with a black wooden case, a German instruction sheet inside the lid, two adjustment wrenches and a loose round Hommel identification plate.
- Brand: Hommel / Hommel-Werke
- Manufacturer’s address on the instruction sheet: Hommelwerke, Mannheim-Käfertal
- Measuring range according to the seller and loose identification plate: 150–175 mm
- Graduation: 1/100 mm, equivalent to 0.01 mm; this is not a guarantee of current measuring accuracy
- Large ribbed thimble with a silver-coloured graduated scale
- Grey-green frame with H-shaped relief, locking mechanism and knurled ratchet
- Black wooden storage case with two catches
- German Hommel instruction sheet included, mentioning DIN 863
- Printing code on the instruction sheet read by the seller as “1000 7. 64 Hein”; this does not independently establish 1964 as the instrument’s year of manufacture
- Two adjustment wrenches and a loose round plate marked HOMMEL-WERKE, 150–175 and 1/100 included; the plate is not offered as a confirmed setting standard
- Stated weight: 1543 grams
- Stated dimensions: 36 × 21 × 5 cm
Condition and operation:
According to the seller, tested and working smoothly, but not calibrated. The photos show localised paint wear and paint loss on the frame, surface marks and discolouration around the measuring head, and a circular impression or mark on the frame. The round identification plate is loose and supplied alongside the instrument. The case has numerous scratches, wear, label remnants and damaged or missing lining inside the lid. The instruction sheet shows age-related discolouration and localised stains. Operation and measuring accuracy have not been independently verified. The instruction sheet is not a calibration certificate. Inspection and calibration are recommended before precision measuring work. The photographs form an integral part of the condition description. Supplied as pictured; completeness relative to the original factory set has not been independently established.
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