Pifco classic all-in-one radiometer / multimeter

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You are bidding on a classic radiometer from Pifco It is missing its back, and possibly other parts too, therefore this auction is a "sold-as-seen" listing. UK bidders only please ------------ The following info is from: /stories/106599-pifco-all-in-one-radiometer--1932-appro ------------ Pifco All-In-One Radiometer - 1932 approx. This is a 1920 - 1930's Hobbyist's Multimeter, with 5 ranges and a non-mirrored scale of about 1.5" span (0 to Full Scale). It has a Bakelite 3" diameter, 16 sided case - giving an almost rounded appearance - 5 of the sides have terminals. 16 sides - The designer was probably thinking ahead and allowing for the possibility of more terminals in the future. Advertised in The Wireless World 1932 for 12/6 (12 Shillings and Sixpence). The instruction sheet (I don't have an original, I downloaded one from the internet) claims that it is possible to test every part of a Wireless Receiver. PIFCO ALL-IN-ONE RADIOMETER The Sherlock Holmes of Radio. Saves Worry, Touble and solves all difficulties. Can be used for testing Motor-Car Lighting Circuits. H.T. Batteries and Accumulators up to 240 Volts. Tests Everything. Insulated Test Prods 3/6 (3 shillings and sixpence) per pair. The word foreign appears on the front glass, which probably means Germany. Later on in the 1930's they were made in Germany - with read more

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