Vintage Jaquet Swiss Contact Tachometer RPM Gauge – H.H. Sticht Kit

Vintage Swiss Jaquet contact tachometer distributed by H.H. Sticht Co., New York, used to measure machine RPM and surface speed. Complete kit with accessories, original case, instruction card, and accessory price sheet. Clean working example with crisp dial and smooth movement.

Detailed Description

Vintage Jaquet Speed Indicator Tachometer Kit

This is a vintage Swiss-made Jaquet mechanical tachometer, distributed in the U.S. by Herman H. Sticht Company of New York. These precision instruments were used in machine shops and industrial settings to measure spindle RPM and surface speed (feet per minute) on lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other rotating machinery. This example is a complete kit, including the tachometer head, multiple contact tips, rubber surface wheel for linear speed measurement, extension rod, and the original fitted case. The dial reads 100 revolutions / 50 feet and is catalog number 2302 per the included instruction card. The kit also includes the original accessory price sheet dated 1966, which helps date the set to the mid-20th century. The instrument operates mechanically with a timed escapement: pressing the top button starts the timer and the dial records revolutions during the timing interval. When the dial stops, the RPM can be read directly.

Tool Details

Manufacturer: Jaquet (Switzerland)
Distributor: Herman H. Sticht Co., New York
Dial marking: 100 Revs / 50 Feet – No. 2302
Serial numbers stamped on back: 395559 / 252
Mechanical timed tachometer
Measures RPM and surface speed
Includes original fitted case

Included accessories:

Rubber contact wheel for linear speed measurement
Two rubber contact tips
Steel pointed contact tip
Extension rod
Original instruction card
Original tachometer accessories price list sheet

Condition

This instrument is in very good vintage condition.

Dial printing is crisp and easy to read
Glass is clear
Timer mechanism starts, stops, and resets correctly
Needles return to zero as expected
Rubber measuring wheel remains intact with no visible cracking
Accessories and tips show light shop wear
Case is solid with normal cosmetic wear from age

The back plate has an old hand-scribed owner/shop name, likely from a previous workshop. This is a common marking on industrial instruments and reflects its working history. This tool has been lightly cleaned and stabilized, preserving the original patina rather than polishing it to look new.

Ideal Use

Perfect for:

Machinists and machine shop use
Vintage tool collectors
Industrial measuring instrument collections
Shop decor or display
Demonstrating classic mechanical measurement tools

Highlights

Vintage Swiss Jaquet tachometer
Mechanical contact RPM gauge
Complete kit with accessories
Original case and paperwork
1960s machinist measuring instrument
Clean dial and clear glass
Working timer mechanism
Includes rubber surface speed wheel
Distributed by H.H. Sticht Co., New York
Great machinist or industrial collectible