Novelty crystal radio set, 1925-1930

Made:
1925-1930 in Hammersmith
Crystal set in the form of a book, by Kenmac Radio Ltd Crystal set in the form of a book, by Kenmac Radio Ltd Crystal set in the form of a book, by Kenmac Radio Ltd

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Crystal set in the form of a book, by Kenmac Radio Ltd
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Crystal set in the form of a book, by Kenmac Radio Ltd
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Crystal set in the form of a book, by Kenmac Radio Ltd
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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