BTH 4kΩ Crystal Set Bakelite Headphones BBC Radio WKG Wireless Headset Kopfhörer

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Cat's Whisker Radio - Ricevitore Galena - Detektorempfänger - Poste � Galène TOP QUALITY * WORKING BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON ( B.T.H. / BTH / BT-H ) LIGHTWEIGHT HEADPHONES WIRELESS TELEPHONES MANUFACTURED BY BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO. LTD. (Crown House, Aldwich, London WC2) GENUINE LEATHER HEADBAND BT-H LOGO MADE IN ENGLAND PATENT N O. 199678 (MOULDED ONTO BOTH HEADPIECES) ALSO WITH BBC / B.B.C. STAMP (MOULDED ONTO BOTH HEADPIECES) " TYPE APPROVED BY POSTMASTER GENERAL" LIKELY 4000 Ω / ohm * NOT TESTED ON AN OHMETER c1923 LIMITED SIGNS OF USE From the infamous 1920s Brown Brothers catalogue: "B.T.H. Phones have become famous for their wonderful sensitiveness and tonal quality. Comfortable and readily adjustable, faithfully producing speech and music with maximum amplitude of sound." kopfhörer / doppelfernhörer / hörmuschel / ohrmuschel casque � écouteurs / hovedtelefon koptelefoon / oortelefoon / auricular / audífono fone receptor para ouvidos / hörlurar SCARCE VARIANT WITH B.B.C./ BBC STAMP DESIGNED TO CONNECT TO A CRYSTAL RADIO RECEIVER DURING THE EARLY 1920s MY ITEMS TEND TO SUIT COLLECTORS OF: SPITFIRE HEADSET WIRELESS MIKROFON DETEKTOR EARPHONE CHURCHILL TELEPHONY WEHRMACHT TELEGRAPHY MICROPHONE CRYSTAL SET Detektor-Gerät Poste � Galène REENACTMENT RE-ENACTMENT Ricevitore Galena Feldfunksprecher Detektorempfänger BATTLE OF BRITAIN ZWEITE WELDKRIEG Stoffanschlußschnüren VINTAGE TECHNOLOGY CRYSTAL RECEIVER "BBC" Registration THEATRE OF WAR MARCONIPHONE BROADCASTING CRYSTAL RADIO CAT'S WHISKER MOUNTBATTEN ADOLF HITLER Sturmgeschütz HEAD PHONE Kriegsmarine DETECTEUR FIELD GEAR EAR PHONE WARGAMES TRENCHES Fernmelder Kopfbügel SHERMAN MILITARIAFÜHRER TRENCH PANZERTANKHUN EXCELLENT OVERALL COSMETIC CONDITION No cracks, no splits, no scuffs to bakelite (59mm) earpieces Vibrant moulded lettering on both sides, with NO wear. Real leather headband is in supreme condition - with little signs of use - no missing nor loose stitching. Both metal sliders complete, unusually with no damage Thick high-quality fabric-covered cord is totally free of wear. ORIGINAL TERMINALS IN VGC * WORKING * * NOT TESTED ON AN OHMETER THE IMAGES ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM OFFERED IN THIS AUCTION This is a ten day auction, but I may reduce to seven, and add a Buy-It-Now. Kindly study the clear description and, should there be any doubt, request more definitive images (I have several), leaving an email address to send them to. Payment please within 2 days by PayPal, by Sterling denominated cheque or by crossed Postal Order. Other payment methods may be possible with the seller's discretion. Cash upon collection is fine. At checkout, please look at the payment instructions before making payment. Indeed buyer would be advised to kindly await invoice, so he/she will be shown all appropriate shipping options, especially i f you require Registered Mail and/or insurance. UK Shipping Royal Mail Second Class, with options for First Class Recorded and Special Delivery. Will ship worldwide, by Royal Mail Small Packet Airmail, carrying nominal insurance, and always retaining a Certificate of Posting. No shipping to Russia or the Middle East, except by special arrangement. My quality packaging is reputed the world over. Your purchase will be automatically insured up to £45, but I bear no reponsibilty for loss or damage. Optional : UK Registered Mail 85... read more

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