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Marconi Crystal Receiver Type 31, by Marconi Company, London, 1910

Inventory Number 28284


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.28284

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MARCONI'S WIRELESS / TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / NO 166571 LONDON" on brass plaque upon upper exterior surface.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 330mm Width: 160mm Depth: 170mm
Inventory No
28284
Accession Number
2004-9/87

Description

Marconi Crystal Receiver Type 31, with detectors and condenser knobs behind condenser and jigger control lever, mounted on ebonite surface in teak case. With copper alloy terminals for telephone and battery, and switches for crystals, battery and jigger.