Cats whisker wires for Cosmos crystal receiver, 1920-1930
- PART OF:
- Cosmos crystal receiver, 1920-1930
Small tin containing cats whisker wires for Cosmos crystal receiver, made by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company, Trafford, Manchester, England, 1920-1930
This popular commercially produced radio set was designed to be hung on a wall, with headphones hung over the tuning knob.
Details
- Category:
- Radio Communication
- Object Number:
- 1962-297/4
- Materials:
- plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and paint
- Measurements:
-
tin: 21 mm x 41 mm x 32 mm,
- type:
- wire
- credit:
- Donated by Dr P Hay-Heddle