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Candlestick Microphone, by Sterling Company, London, c. 1927

Inventory Number 78582

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.78582

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"ST'28 / NO-1" printed on upper surface of earpiece. "ST'27" and "NO-150" printed on each side of base stand. "P 2391 / W" printed on underside of base.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Diameter: 132mm Height: 295mm
Inventory No
78582
Accession Number
2004-9/484

Description

Candlestick Microphone, in black polished bakelite with plastic and assorted metal components. Without side-cradle. This particular example was made in 1927/28.

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