
'Cat's whisker' Crystal Radio
- Made:
- 1920-1925 in Manchester










'Cat's whisker' crystal radio set with single headphone and original crystal, made by the Scientific Wireless Company, Manchester, and purchased in 1924-25.
The Scientific Wireless Company was based on Brunswich Street, Adwick.
Details
- Category:
- Radio Communication
- Object Number:
- Y2008.56
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), bakelite, metal (unknown), copper (metal) and fabric
- Measurements:
-
overall: 110 mm x 183 mm x 125 mm,
earpiece: 34 mm 28.3 mm,
- type:
- radio receiver
- credit:
- Gift of Mr. M.R. Bailey