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Marconiphone Six-Valve Receiver Type 61, by Marconiphone Company, London, c. 1928

Inventory Number 97219

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.97219

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MARCONIPHONE / RECEIVER TYPE 61 / INST. NO D/H 1083 / APPROVED AND TESTED BY MARCONI'S WIRELESS TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. AND LICENSED UNDER MARCONI PATENTS FOR THE RECEPTION / OF BROADCASTING IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. / MARCONIPHONE COMPANY LTD, LONDON" printed on metal plaque detached on lid interior. "THIS RECEIVER IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED / FOR MARCONI VALVES AND THE MARCONIPHONE / COMPANY'S GUARANTEE IS CONDITIONAL UPON / SUCH VALVES BEING USED." printed on celluloid plaque on lid interior. "G. Marconi" signature insignia transfer on lid exterior.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 580mm Width: 350mm Depth: 260mm
Inventory No
97219
Accession Number
2004-9/133

Description

Marconiphone Six-Valve Receiver Type 61, screened in mahogany case with sloping front panel and hinged top lid. With two pairs of wavelength vertical tuning cogs, two push buttons and valve tuning dials (min <-> max) mounted in steel, on sloped front surface. Lid opens to reveal interior including six valves, three Marconi mica condensers, and six assorted coils. With two sets of triple tuners at lower rear of case, marked "L.S." and "Frame" respectively, and electric wires missing plug at rear. Previously catalogued and associated with two frame aerials for use on swivelling arm on side of cabinet (Inv. Num.s 73080 and 49429).

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