General Radio BC-14A
WW-1 Signal Corps Crystal Radio Receiver



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World Crystal Receiver


From my collection, a real beauty, if I had the original box it could be classified as "mint", so I'll just call it near mint.

Year: 1920's
Case/structure: all metal, nickel plated
Finish: near perfect
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: original
Documentation: none
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: works
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 5" x 5"
Shipping weight (estimated): 2#

SOLD
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Very early factory made crystal receiver
manufacturer unknown

From my collection, very well made, no ID markings that I can find.

Year: late 'teen's, early 1920's
Case/structure: wood
Finish: excellent
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: N/A
Documentation: none
Tuning type: inductance, dual sliders
Electronic condition: never tested
Flaws, cracks, blems : none
Measurements (approx): 7 x 4.5 x 4.5"
Shipping weight (estimated): 4#

SOLD
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Midget Crystal Receiver


From my collection, a tiny representation of a typical plastic table radio of the era. Antenna and headphones required for operation.

Year: late 1930's - early '40's
Case/structure: plastic
Finish: excellent
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: original
Documentation: none
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: never tested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 3 x 2 x 2"
Shipping weight (estimated): 2#

SOLD
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Tiny Mite Crystal Receiver


From my collection, a tiny representation of a typical plastic table radio of the era. Earphone and connecting wires included, long wire antenna required for operation.

Year: 1930's
Case/structure: plastic
Finish: excellent
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: original
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: never tested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 3 x 2 x 2"
Shipping weight (estimated): 2#

SOLD
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Howe Crystal receiver


From my collection, in near mint condition, from the 1920s in original box, complete with original instructions.

Year: 1920's
Case/structure: painted metal
Finish: excellent
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: original
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: works
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 4 x 3 x 3" (box size)
Shipping weight (estimated): 3#

SOLD
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Lemco Crystal Receiver
model 340


From my collection, the case resembles a recipe card file box.

Year: late 1924
Case/structure: wood, card file type box
Finish: original with some wear
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: original
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: never tested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 6.75 x 5 x4"
Shipping weight (estimated): 5#

SOLD
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German made crystal receiver
Radio - Ruhrup (Bochum, Bahnhofstr, 33)

From my collection, don't really know anything about the manufacture but it's very well made with some features that distinguishes this set from most other crystal receivers. (1) the frequency range is determined by a plug-in coil assembly. (2) The crystal detector is a plug-in unit as well which is glass enclosed. The "Cat-Whisker" adjustment is performed by a complex series of external adjustments.

Year: 1920's?
Case/structure: wood/Phenolic
Finish: good - very good
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: very clean (see image)
Tuning type: inductance & capacitance
Electronic condition: never tested
Flaws, cracks, blems : see images
Measurements (approx): 8 x 4.5 x 4"
Shipping weight (estimated): 4#

SOLD
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Crystal receiver
Hande-ee Wrist Radio

From the 1950's in original box, complete except there are  no instructions (assuming there were instructions when new).

Year: 1950's
Case/structure: plastic
Finish: excellent
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: N/A
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: never tested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 6 x 4 x 2 (box size)
Shipping weight (estimated): 1#

SOLD
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Crystal receiver
Philmore Super

From my collection, if I had the original box, this piece would look like NOS - flawless condition, all original.

Year: 1930's
Case/structure: Bakelite
Finish: excellent
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: N/A
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: never tested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing noted
Measurements (approx): 6 x 4 x 2
Shipping weight (estimated): 3#

SOLD
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Early factory made crystal receiver
manufacturer unknown


From my collection of many years another very nice, small crystal deters receiver.

Year: 1920's
Case/structure: wood/composition
Finish: good
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: never disassembled
Tuning type: inductance, slider
Electronic condition: never tested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 4/75 x 3.5"
Shipping weight (estimated): 3#

SOLD
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Philmore Crystal Receiver


From my collection, in mint condition, from the 1930's or '40's in original box, complete except there are  no instructions (assuming there were instructions when new).

Year: 1930's - '40's?
Case/structure: plastic
Finish: excellent
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: original
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: works
Flaws, cracks, blems : none
Measurements (approx): 4 x 4 x 2" (box size)
Shipping weight (estimated): 2#

SOLD
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