{"product_id":"antique-mine-testing-detector-in-wood-case-interwar-militaria","title":"Antique Mine Testing Detector in Wood Case, Interwar Militaria","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is something wonderful about this mine testing detector, its ohms dial and brass fittings unmistakably built for serious wartime work rather than display. Housed in its own fitted wooden case with leather carrying strap, it is a genuinely unusual piece of early twentieth century military engineering history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's a specialised, high-precision portable electrical test set engineered to test circuit continuity, detonator bridge-wire resistance, and cable insulation integrity in naval sea mines, landmines, or military demolition circuits safely without triggering accidental detonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century (c.1919-1924)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood case with brass fittings and likely bakelite instrument panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert. W. Paul, London N.11 (marked on panel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wooden case shows honest age with surface wear, scuffs and marks consistent with genuine field use, hinges and clasp intact and functional. The instrument panel retains clear lettering and an intact glass dial, with the leather carry strap present and aged but sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3940g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eElectrical instrument pioneer Robert W. Paul merged his business with the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company in 1919 to form the \u003ci\u003eCambridge \u0026amp; Paul Instrument Co., Ltd.\u003c\/i\u003e In 1924, the company shortened its name to the \u003ci\u003eCambridge Instrument Co., Ltd.\u003c\/i\u003e This dual branding pins its production precisely to that 5-year post-WWI window.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot tested.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert W. Paul and The Cambridge \u0026 Paul Instrument Co., Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57863351992664,"sku":"FF-0394","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6096\/3928\/files\/PO-0081-15.jpg?v=1785870544","url":"https:\/\/fiorisfinds.com\/products\/antique-mine-testing-detector-in-wood-case-interwar-militaria","provider":"Fiori's Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}