Supreme Instruments Model 85 Tube Tester
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Antique 1930’s Supreme Instruments Model 85 Tube Tester. Tester powers up & needle centers at the “?” on meter. Great piece of history! Includes: Power Cord, 4 Adapters, Tube List, JH4166
About this model
Supreme Instruments was founded in Greenwood, Mississippi, in 1926 by Jewell R. Williams, according to a collector's history of the company, and made radio and later television service equipment until Hickok bought it in 1956. Radiomuseum dates the Model 85 tube tester to 1934; it was offered in counter and portable versions.
This example powered up with its needle centred, and came with its power cord, four adapters and tube list. Testers of this age need careful checking before use.
| Maker | Supreme Instruments, Greenwood, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Model | 85 |
| Type | Tube tester |
| Date | 1934 (Radiomuseum) |
| Accessories | Cord, 4 adapters, tube list (listing) |
Questions collectors ask
When was the Supreme Model 85 made?
Radiomuseum dates it to 1934.
What happened to Supreme Instruments?
Hickok bought the company in 1956, according to collector sources.
Sources: Radiomuseum: Supreme 85; Supreme Instruments history (collector site).
