G.E.C. Radio
General Electric Co.
Category
Historic Services / Communications
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood
Place of origin
England
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Quarry Bank, Cheshire
NT 1453406
Summary
A short, medium and long waveband radio receiver set made in England by G.E.C. (General Electric Company) in a light brown wooden case, with a transparent plate showing stations and wavelengths, below this the 'speaker' covered by cloth. There are four unmarked knobs on the wooden casing. Upper right is for tuning, lower right on/off/volume control, lower left selects the waveband, top left possibly for tone.It used to work using mains electricity and glass valves. Bears the identification number ME-1015 on the back of the case.
Marks and inscriptions
On back top left corner: On back top left corner: On back casing: identification number; 'ME - 1015'
Makers and roles
General Electric Co., manufacturer