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1920s Marconiphone NB1 Single Stage Voice Amplifier Wk 1743

1920s Marconiphone NB1 Single Stage Voice Amplifier Wk 1743

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1920s Marconiphone NB1 Single Stage Voice Amplifier Wk 1743

This is an early version of the crystal radio / wireless 1920s Marconiphone NB1 Single Stage Voice Amplifier Wk 1743. The sockets for the 'phones and battery are on the rear of the wood case. I think this is a type NB1 amplifier used with a Marconiphone V2 Radio Receiver. 

In good untested and original condition, the voice amplifier comes with two 2-pin sockets and a handset. It is sold as a collectible for display only. The external wood has a few blemishes and some damage on the rear base. 

The labels give the following information:-

BBC approval by the Post Master General
GPO Registered No. 3285
Marconiphone Co. Ltd London
Marconiphone Voice Amplifier Single Stage
Instrument Number Wk 1743

The B.B.C., Marconiphone, and G Marconi transfers are still intact.

In the early days of radio broadcasting an amplifier was required for magnifying the music or speech received by the detector sufficiently to operate a loud speaker.  This is a rare survivor from that period and perfect for radio history aficionados!


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