{"product_id":"1940s-grampian-dpl-dynamic-microphone","title":"1940s Grampian DPL Dynamic Microphone","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1940s Grampian DPL Dynamic Microphone\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1940s Grampian DPL Dynamic Microphone was made by Grampian Reproducers Ltd, Feltham, Middlesex, England. These microphones are pretty rare!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy moving-coil P.A microphone, in bronze\/brown colour, it has an Art Deco style chrome grille frontage. It is sold without a stand and is untested. In reasonable used condition, the chrome grille is pitted and distorted. There is also some loss to the paint on the outside of the microphone. In good condition, these microphones sell for over £150. We have reduced the price accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is the number 2659 engraved on the connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace Diameter: 6.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 19cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength (Microhone Head only): 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPL is historically important. It is the type of Personal Address (P.A) Microphone used by Winston Churchill on his address to the nation on VE day, 1945, announcing the end of WW2 in Europe. The actual DPL used by Winston Churchill purportedly sold for £19,000 in 2005!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-microphones-gramophone-hifi-musical-instruments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evintage microphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Grampian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35599132688533,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/1940s_Grampian_DPL_Dynamic_Microphone.jpg?v=1748515265","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1940s-grampian-dpl-dynamic-microphone","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}