Lot 383: A W. & J. George and Becker Ltd Mahogany Cased Laboratory Voltmeter

A direct current laboratory voltmeter housed in a polished mahogany case with a glass front panel. The instrument features a white calibrated scale marked from 0 to 3, with the designations VOLTS and D.C. A printed diamond-shaped logo on the scale contains the letters NIVOC. Below this, the scale is further marked No 37604 B, F.G., and RES 11Ω. A red-tipped control dial is located to the left of the scale and is labelled ZERO ADJUST. A small rectangular brass plaque is fixed to the left side of the wooden case and is inscribed SUPPLIED BY W. & J. GEORGE & BECKER LTD. LONDON. The wooden base is fitted with two brass screw-top terminals, with the right-hand terminal marked with an impressed + symbol. Currently, sections of green and yellow insulated wire are attached to these terminals. A white adhesive auction sticker is present on the top-left of the case reading SHELDYS AUCTIONEERS LOT 383, and a smaller white adhesive label on the glass reads 12851.