{"product_id":"siemens-halske-elementprufer-batterijtester-met-lederen-etui","title":"Siemens \u0026 Halske Elementprüfer Battery Tester with Leather Case\n","description":"An understated instrument with distinctive technical character: this Siemens \u0026 Halske (S\u0026H) Elementprüfer is a historic battery and cell voltage tester, identified by the seller as the “Neuer Art” type. The intertwined S\u0026H monogram appears on the left side of the dial. Its round metal housing, analog scale and mechanical selector give this compact instrument its characteristic appearance.\n\nThe tester comes with a cloth-covered test lead, test probe and a leather protective case with a fastening strap, described by the seller as original. A German-language instruction label remains inside the lid. It explains the settings for a single cell and a three-cell battery and also mentions testing flashlight batteries. The dial carries instructions for readings with the button pressed and released, while red arrows indicate the lower limit.\n\nAccording to the historical information supplied by the seller, this type of tester was used by German military field telephone units (Fernsprechtrupps) to check battery cells under load and is associated with Meldetasche equipment from World War I and World War II. The exact date and military service of this particular example have not been established through documentation. It is not offered as a certified military artifact.\n\nAn appealing collectible for enthusiasts of Siemens \u0026 Halske, historic electrical engineering, battery testing equipment and the history of telephony and telegraphy. The combination of meter, lead, test probe and instruction label makes this an interesting piece to study and display.\n\nCondition:\nHistoric used condition with clear signs of age and use, discoloration and wear to the metal parts and case. The cloth cable covering is frayed at the connection. The instruction label shows staining and wear. Operation and measurement accuracy have not been confirmed. Offered as a collectible, with no guarantee of calibration or safe practical use. Please examine the listing photos carefully for the visible condition and included components.\n\nDetails:\nBrand: Siemens \u0026 Halske (S\u0026H)\nType: Elementprüfer battery and cell voltage tester\nSelector settings: 1 EL. \/ 3 EL.\nSeller-supplied dimensions: 13 × 8 × 4.5 cm\nWeight: 339 grams\n\nOnly one example of this item is available. Tracked shipping is charged separately.\n","brand":"Siemens \u0026 Halske","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59178334388488,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/0336\/7176\/files\/11209_6b1eb5fd-2282-4dbc-b6f4-abfa4d60520d.jpg?v=1792594157","url":"https:\/\/continentalvintage.com\/products\/siemens-halske-elementprufer-batterijtester-met-lederen-etui","provider":"continentalvintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}