I am quite familiar with this particular instrument. It is a Muti-prong Escolong Discriminator. These were quite common in the early 20’s. Using this instrument one can determine the HYdrocalifice resistance of a Dremelote valve(s). Once the value was determined, the meter, you would think, reads in volts. Wrong. It reads in Volorkians, an old Greek word meaning “to lork” or to Lorkeesus”. For example, 4 “lork” units equal 2.275 foot pounds of Kramelgas. (Hazardous)
These were found mostly in the tool boxes of Diotrious Engineers.
June 5th, 2009 at 7:17 am
Meter for checking 3 volt batteries – approx 1920’s- 1940’s
June 6th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
A battery tester, of course.
June 6th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
A Ivory toothpick holder made for a sailor
June 6th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
sorry wrong item. This has to be voltage tester used in the 1920’s.
June 6th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
meter for checking 6 volt batteries. You test from cell to post. 1930′-1950’s.
June 7th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Beard curler
June 8th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Battery charge meter for dry cell batteries…….
July 27th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Tester for individual cells in vehicle batteries. The wavy piece between the 2 points is for resistance to check the cell under load.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
it is a fast discharge tool for double cell batteries
August 15th, 2009 at 5:48 am
voltage tester or battery charge meter
August 16th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Battery Tester. I happen to have on just like it. What’s it worth?
August 16th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
And, no I don’t need another one!
October 10th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
A battery tester?
April 24th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
I am quite familiar with this particular instrument. It is a Muti-prong Escolong Discriminator. These were quite common in the early 20’s. Using this instrument one can determine the HYdrocalifice resistance of a Dremelote valve(s). Once the value was determined, the meter, you would think, reads in volts. Wrong. It reads in Volorkians, an old Greek word meaning “to lork” or to Lorkeesus”. For example, 4 “lork” units equal 2.275 foot pounds of Kramelgas. (Hazardous)
These were found mostly in the tool boxes of Diotrious Engineers.