Description: A 1920s vintage GECOPHONE crystal detector or receiver set housed in a mahogany case with a base measuring 9 in (229 mm) x 6 in (152 mm) and standing 6.25 in (159 mm) high. The receiver with open galena detector has working instructions to the underside of the lift up lid. It has the ' BBC ' stamp and P.O. Reg. No. 102. and ebonite control panel with connection points for the aerial, earth and headphones.The controls comprise a tuning knob and a lever to adjust the detector.Tuning uses a variometer and turning the knob will change the resonant frequency of the tuned circuit. A separate coil could be used for the reception of long wave.It has not been tested but appears to be in good condition. Cosmetically, a couple of small repairs to extrerior corners of lid which don't detract.It comes with the other parts shown ie headphones It is what it is . Please see attached pictures and zoom in to satisfy yourself. Will be packaged very carefully and posted with tracking to ensure safe delivery Please see my other listings for more interesting things and see my 100% feedback to see I am honest and genuine.
Price: 139 GBP
Location: Higham, Kent
End Time: 2024-12-07T08:49:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 60.21 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sub-Type: Sets
Brand: Gecophone No 1
Type: Radio
Decade: 1920s
Parts Type: Tubes/ Valves
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Unit Quantity: 1
