{"product_id":"1920s-ebonite-loudspeaker-horn-for-gec-gecophone-model-a-bc2600","title":"1920s Ebonite Loudspeaker Horn For GEC Gecophone Model A BC2600","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e1920s Ebonite Loudspeaker Horn For GEC Gecophone Model A BC2600\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful looking object is a 1920s Ebonite Loudspeaker Horn For GEC Gecophone Model A BC2600, made by General Electric Company in 1925.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorn Max. Diameter: 35.7 cm (~14\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 68cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(NB: Since it is so big it will have to be shipped via courier, hence the higher cost of postage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of moulded Ebonite (vulcanised rubber) with a brass ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a Radio Loudspeaker horn used, as part of the Gecophone loudspeaker system, to enhance the sound acoustics from a crystal set or gramophone before loudspeakers had been perfected.  This allowed a room of people to listen as opposed to an individual using headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraved with GEC at the rear towards the metal ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horn and loudspeaker were advertised in the June 17th 1925 edition of Wireless World (see image).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, with a few surface scuffs commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\nPlease click on the following links for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/radio-equipment-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage radio accessories \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-technology-scientific-engineering-imaging-medical-equipment-instruments-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage technology.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"GEC (General Electric Co)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37655404707989,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/IMG_2183.jpg?v=1608221225","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1920s-ebonite-loudspeaker-horn-for-gec-gecophone-model-a-bc2600","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}