Getreideprober Bauart - Technical instrument Industrial - Germany - 1930-1940 - Measuring instrument

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Getreideprober Bauart 1938, a ¼ litre German precision instrument for determining grain apparent density, with a brass measuring cylinder, a beam balance bearing original stamps “38”, “DDR”, and “500 g”, complete with chute, trimming knife and accessories, original wooden case, and an 1911 Julius Springer conversion table and a 1953/54 grain price list inside; dated 1930–1940 with good overall condition and patina.

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Grain Probe Bauart 1938 – ¼ Liter – DDR
Elegant ¼ liter German grain probe, Bauart 1938 model, manufactured and calibrated in the German Democratic Republic (DDR).
Features:
- Brass measuring cylinder
- Beam balance with original stamps: “38”, “DDR”, “500 g” and calibration marks
- Drop body, leveling knife, and complete accessories
- Original wooden case
- Original 1911 conversion table (Julius Springer, Berlin)
- Grain price list 1953/54 (Otto Döhring, St. Margarethen in Holstein) found inside
Historical precision instrument intended for determining apparent density (weight per hectoliter) of cereals. Complete specimen with period documents, showing a nice patina of use.
Condition: Good overall preserved condition, complete.

Grain Probe Bauart 1938 – ¼ Liter – DDR
Elegant ¼ liter German grain probe, Bauart 1938 model, manufactured and calibrated in the German Democratic Republic (DDR).
Features:
- Brass measuring cylinder
- Beam balance with original stamps: “38”, “DDR”, “500 g” and calibration marks
- Drop body, leveling knife, and complete accessories
- Original wooden case
- Original 1911 conversion table (Julius Springer, Berlin)
- Grain price list 1953/54 (Otto Döhring, St. Margarethen in Holstein) found inside
Historical precision instrument intended for determining apparent density (weight per hectoliter) of cereals. Complete specimen with period documents, showing a nice patina of use.
Condition: Good overall preserved condition, complete.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Getreideprober Bauart
Number of objects
1
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Brass, Bronze, Wood
Designer/artist/maker
Getreideprober Bauart 1938
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Title additional information
Measuring instrument
BelgiumVerified
402
Objects sold
Private

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