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Lot 2382
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Lot 2382

A water level gauge or tide-predicting machine of the German military navy

German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A83r | Live auction | 608 Lots

Hammer price € 1,700

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Description

The small, portable device was developed by Heinrich Rauschelbach with ten tide drives for use on board to complement the extremely heavy, powerful computers in the Navy Department.
It enabled the calculation of local water levels in remote sea areas for the next 15 days, which was crucial for submarines and minelayers. Approximately 20 of the hugely expensive calculators, costing 6000 Reichsmark, were probably made by Aude & Reipert in Babelsberg.
The grey lacquered housing, with a 24 volt connection on the side, comes complete with the wooden transport box (the lock is defective). Not checked for completeness and functionality.

Condition: II Questions about the lot?

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The auction includes 608 lots and starts on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 2001 - 2608. The pre-sale viewing will take place from Oct. 18 - 21 Oct., 2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET). However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Bring your favourite breathing mask! Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll update it as soon as the situation changes.

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