Summary
Home made crystal set, circa 1925.
It consists of a wooden box with coil, crystal and single gang variable capacitor, with phone terminals on back of box. Made by Fred Smithson in Melbourne.
The crystal set is still the simplest form of radio receiver for both speech and music. They were very popular in the 1930s as a much cheaper alternative to the more expensive valve radios. However, you could only listen with headphones.
Physical Description
Consists of a wooden box with coil, crystal and single gang variable capacitor, with phone terminals on back of box. Some wires are loose.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Milton Crompton
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Maker
Mr Fred Smithson, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1925
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Past Owner
Mr Milton Crompton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
13 cm (Length), 25 cm (Width), 13 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
130 mm (Length), 250 mm (Width), 130 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
247 mm (Length), 155 mm (Width), 130 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Max. dimensions as per conservation requirements.
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