Original Instruments

Dogtail2 · 15 February 2008, 11:29 AM

The price is already above what I would want to pay, but for the serious collectors out there :-

WILHELM MORELL drehzahlmesser tachometer PHILAX ? 1 WK on eBay, also Instrumente Technik, Luftfahrt Zeppelin, Transport, Sammeln Seltenes (end time 20-Feb-08 20:12:11 GMT)

LUFTSTROMMESSER BRUHN WESTENDARP PIEPER anémomètre WW1 on eBay, also, Instruments, Aviation, Aéronautique, Collections (end time 21-Feb-08 21:06:12 GMT)

Machinbird · 15 February 2008, 08:49 PM

The same seller recently sold an anemometer type airspeed. Look at the price! ANEMOMETER WILHELM MORELL windmeter windmesser gauge - eBay (item 110215836137 end time Jan-27-08 12:25:31 PST)

Dogtail, you weren't the only one watching and I hadn't given up yet. With all the visibility, these items will definitely go for a premium.

At least I'll have some more pictures for my collection.

Dogtail2 · 16 February 2008, 12:50 AM

Machinbird,

Sorry if I increased the visibilty somewhat by posting here. I should have given it more consideration. Apologies.

If I could actually use the instruments on my Tripe I may have been keener, but the tacho only reads to 1600 rpm, no good for a more modern engine, and as authentic as it may be, I wouldnt want one of those huge anemometers stuck out on my wing. There will be enough drag as it is, thanks.

William · 16 February 2008, 01:19 AM

Gentlemen,
In my experience these are a little below what they are selling for privately. Ebay is quirky, sometimes ludicrously cheap and at others the reverse. Generally a tad below "market".
Best regards,

baldeagle · 16 February 2008, 07:13 AM

And sometimes you find an original SPAD air pressure gauge for $9.99:

ANTIQUE PRESSURE GAUGE - eBay (item 190194654761 end time Feb-12-08 06:51:41 PST)

Not my find, but Butch's...

William · 16 February 2008, 07:36 AM

Lucky, lucky, b*****d! Good for him.
William

Machinbird · 16 February 2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogtail2

Sorry if I increased the visibilty somewhat by posting here. I should have given it more consideration. Apologies.

Dogtail2, as William says Ebay can be quirky. The probability was high that the price will go completely out of my league. Probably just good picture fodder. Nothing to apologize for. If something looks interesting, but you can't use it, the best thing you can do is clue an individual builder in who might be able to use it.
Does anyone know about the Askania rate of climb (seen with the anemometer). It is certainly a classic instrument, but if I recall correctly Askania was Bamberg's post war name. Was it at least a WWI design?

Best Wishes to all,
Sid