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

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.