Novelty crystal radio set, 1925-1930
- Made:
- 1925-1930 in Hammersmith
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Crystal set in the form of a book, made by Kenmac Radio Limited, Hammersmith, London, England, 1925-1930
Receivers using crystals to detect radio signals were cheap, and a variety of novelty examples like this one, in the form of a book, were produced.
Details
- Category:
- Radio Communication
- Object Number:
- 1975-194
- Materials:
- ('crystal' set in box in the form of a book): paper, possibly cardboard, leather, brass connectors and possibly plastic on coil to cover metal wire
- Measurements:
-
overall: 35 mm x 130 mm x 100 mm,
- type:
- radio receiver
- credit:
- Purchased from R. W. Bowers
