Cats whisker wires for 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