Acme - No..1 Kristalontvanger (Vroege, BBC-gestempelde Editie) Radio

06
days
01
hour
54
minutes
31
seconds
Current bid
€ 26
No reserve price
Ariel Cabello
Expert
Selected by Ariel Cabello

Holds dual bachelor's degrees in electronics and physics with 20 years in audio engineering.

Estimate  € 180 - € 220
15 other people are watching this object
nlBidder 8683 €26
esBidder 9192 €21
nlBidder 8683 €16

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 122630 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Acme No.1 Crystal Detector radio in a wooden case, dating to 1924, model No.1 Kristalontvanger (Early BBC-stamped Edition), one unit, weight 500 g, dimensions 15 × 14.5 × 14.5 cm, in very good physical condition and not tested functionally.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

The Acme No.1 'Crystal below tuning knob' is a rare and historically significant crystal receiver, manufactured by Acme Production, Ltd. in Birmingham, Great Britain, around 1924. This model represents the early days of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) and is a highly sought-after collector's item.

Verified specifications (Source: Radiomuseum.org ID 245327)
Manufacturer: Acme Production, Ltd., Birmingham, UK
Year of construction: 1924
Category: Detector-Radio (Crystal/diode, without tubes/transistors)
Main principle: Crystal detector (passive)
Golf bands: Only Midrange (MW) / Broadcast only (BC)
Power: Requires no power; operates on the energy of received radio waves.
Material: Wooden cabinet, often oak or mahogany.
Note: This specific model bears the BBC stamp.

Wooden cabinet: Unlike later Bakelite sets, the Acme No.1 is built in a sturdy wooden cabinet. The base plate appears professionally restored.
Crystal under the tuning knob: The most distinctive feature. The critical detection crystal is located beneath the main knob of the tuning coil.

The item is carefully packaged and insured for shipment.

The Acme No.1 'Crystal below tuning knob' is a rare and historically significant crystal receiver, manufactured by Acme Production, Ltd. in Birmingham, Great Britain, around 1924. This model represents the early days of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) and is a highly sought-after collector's item.

Verified specifications (Source: Radiomuseum.org ID 245327)
Manufacturer: Acme Production, Ltd., Birmingham, UK
Year of construction: 1924
Category: Detector-Radio (Crystal/diode, without tubes/transistors)
Main principle: Crystal detector (passive)
Golf bands: Only Midrange (MW) / Broadcast only (BC)
Power: Requires no power; operates on the energy of received radio waves.
Material: Wooden cabinet, often oak or mahogany.
Note: This specific model bears the BBC stamp.

Wooden cabinet: Unlike later Bakelite sets, the Acme No.1 is built in a sturdy wooden cabinet. The base plate appears professionally restored.
Crystal under the tuning knob: The most distinctive feature. The critical detection crystal is located beneath the main knob of the tuning coil.

The item is carefully packaged and insured for shipment.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Acme
Model
No..1 Kristalontvanger (Vroege, BBC-gestempelde Editie)
Multiple Models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Nr of items
1
Includes
No extra's
Year of Manufacturing
1924
Weight
500 g
Functional condition
Not tested
Height
15 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
36
Objects sold
100%
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Audio Equipment