Vintage 0–15 mm Micrometer with D.R.P. Stamp

Small vintage micrometer, 0–15 mm range

A fine, compact piece of vintage measuring tooling for precision work. A micrometer like this once sat on every workbench where hundredths of a millimeter mattered, from watchmakers to instrument makers, and it still feels just as solid today.

The frame is clearly stamped "0–15 mm," with "D.R.P." (Deutsches Reichspatent) and a small maker's logo below. In the seller's view this stamp points to German manufacture before 1945; the maker is unknown and this dating has not been independently verified.

An honest word about that D.R.P. stamp

Those letters tend to invite tall tales. A less critical eye quickly associates "D.R.P." with rare pre-1945 militaria or exclusive antique German instruments, such as early Zeiss or Leitz optics. The down-to-earth reality is that D.R.P. was simply the standard German patent marking until the end of World War II; millions of industrial tools and gauges carry it. The unusual little 0–15 mm range also makes this model a charming specialist tool rather than a rare showpiece. That honesty is part of this listing: an attractive, affordable piece of craftsmanship for the collector or the lover of fine tools.

Condition

• Runs smoothly, has been tested and is not calibrated (seller's statement). For professional measuring work, recalibration is recommended.
• Light signs of use, small scratches and patina consistent with age; please look at the photos closely.
• The photos form an integral part of this condition report.

Details

• Measuring range 0–15 mm, read from the sleeve and thimble graduations.
• Brass-toned sleeve and thimble with knurled adjustment knob.
• Weight about 100 g (3.5 oz).

Only one example of this item is available. Tracked shipping is calculated separately; the item will be packed carefully and protectively.