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   GALLERY of SOLD MICROPHONES

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Western Electric 389W
High Power, double button carbon mic

From my collection, this and the Wonderphone mic (below) were acquired  locally  (Portland, OR area) from another radio collector years ago. Although I have no documentation, this one was supposedly used by local radio station "KEX" on their emergency desk. It was used to announce statements like: "please stand by......" when there were power or other technical interruptions of the regular programming.

Year: 1920's
Type: multiple button carbon
Case: all metal
Finish: good
Notes/Comments: has a thumb switch added
Electronic condition: untested complete with original cable
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 12" tall
Shipping weight (estimated): 8 lb.

SOLD

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Wonderphone - Seattle (Rare)
High Power, double  button (or more) carbon microphone

From my collection, this and the Western Electric mic (above) were acquired  locally  (Portland, OR area) from another radio collector years ago. This mic was used at two different early radio stations in the pacific NW. Here is the text from the only documentation I have is the type written tag that was on the mic when the former owner acquired it back in the 50's or 60's. Here is content of the tag's text:
 

The "Wonderphone" built in Seattle. Originally developed for the Dubilier Wireless Telephone, which was a modulated Arc transmitter. Used two or more carbon buttons in parallel. This particular mic was used by Vincent Kraft with his 7XC in 1921 and KJR in 1922, one of Seattle's pioneer stations.

Year: 1921
Type: multiple button carbon
Case: all metal
Finish: good
Notes/Comments:
Electronic condition: untested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 11" tall
Shipping weight (estimated): 7 lb.
 

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American Microphone
antique, enclosed "Ring" mic

From my collection, a ring mic, housed in a cast metal case. Similar to the Western Electric 387.

Year: 1920's
Type: multiple button carbon
Case: case metal
Finish:, "bronzed" excellent
Notes/Comments: complete with original cable
Electronic condition: untested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 6" x 7" high
Shipping weight (estimated): 7 lb.

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Universal hanging "bullet" mic
model 15M?
 

A nice stylish mic.

Year: 40's - 50's?
Type: low impedance dynamic
Case: all metal, nickel finish
Finish: very good
Notes/Comments: has cable with 1/4" phone plug
Electronic condition: works fine
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 1.5" diameter
Shipping weight (estimated): 3 lb.

SOLD

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"Elvis Mike"
Shure 55 Super Cardioid "Unidyne"
multi Impedance
the large "Elvis Mike"

A beautiful example of this microphone, professional quality and in complete working order. Includes a nice vintage adjustable desk stand and 20' of cable with connectors.

Year: 1950
Specs: http://images.mixonline.com/files/141/shure-55.pdf
Type: moving coil dynamic
Case: all metal, excellent
Finish: excellent
Notes/Comments: includes vintage desk  stand
Electronic condition: works fine
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): extends to about 20" tall
Shipping weight (estimated): 9 lb.

SOLD
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Small Philmore Crystal Microphone

From my collection, a small crystal mic, the type used with home recording equipment in the late 1920's - '30's

Year: 1930's
Type: crystal
Case: metal
Finish: very good
Notes/Comments: display piece
Electronic condition: untested, has cord but phone tips missing
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 3" diameter
Shipping weight (estimated): 2 lb.

SOLD

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Philmore Dynamic "Lollipop" mic
 

A working dynamic mic from the 1930's.

Year: 30's - 40's?
Type: low impedance dynamic
Case: all metal, nickel finish
Finish: very good
Notes/Comments:
Electronic condition: works fine
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 8" length
Shipping weight (estimated): 4 lb.

SOLD

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Continental hanging "ring mic"
single button carbon

From my collection, an early spring mounted "ring" mic.

Year: 1920's
Type: single button carbon
Case: all metal
Finish: very good
Notes/Comments: complete with original cord & phone tips
Electronic condition: untested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 5" diameter
Shipping weight (estimated): 4 lb.

SOLD

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Universal microphone & paperweight
plus a solid cast paper weight 
call letters KGKX, Sandpoint, Idaho

A small crystal mic, the type used with home recording equipment in the late 1920's - '30's. The paperweight is a solid metal cast miniature of the classic Western Electric enclosed mic similar to the American mic (above).

Year: late 1920's, early '30's
Type: crystal & paper weight
Case: all metal
Finish: very good
Notes/Comments: display piece
Electronic condition: untested, had cord but phone tips missing
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 2.5" diameter each
Shipping weight (estimated): 4 lb.

SOLD

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RCA model 74B
RCA "Junior" ribbon velocity microphone


From my collection, A working, broadcast quality microphone. All original except the base and cable.

Year: 1930's - '40's
Type: ribbon velocity
Case: all metal, very good
Finish: very good
Notes/Comments: includes desk stand which is of modern manufacture
Electronic condition: cable has been replaced with and a standard 1/4" phone plug added. It works good.
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 14" tall with stand
Shipping weight (estimated): 9 lb.

SOLD

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Western Electric 600A
double button carbon "Ring Mic"

From my collection, An early "ring microphone" with reproduction ring mount & stand. The microphone element itself appeared to be new & unused (as it was wrapped in it's original paper wrapping and was in a small cloth bag with the shipping protector cover on it) when I found it. The ring, flag and stand are reproductions from Ekkehart Willms: http://www.vintagephone.com/

I received this e-mail from Ekkehart Willms (the fellow Whom I  purchased the base,  ring, springs and flag from):

"Hi, I just wanted to let you know that the bottom base is also original (it is a Kellogg manual telephone base ca 1908) - Ekkehart"

Year: 1920's
Type: carbon, double button
Case: nickel plated metal, like new
Finish: excellent
Notes/Comments: includes desk stand
Electronic condition: untested
Flaws, cracks, blems : none
Measurements (approx): 21" tall, 8" diameter
Shipping weight (estimated): 12 lb.

SOLD

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Webster - Chicago
model 12A5
 

Nice, working dynamic mic from the 1930's or '40's.

Year: 30's - 40's?
Type: low impedance dynamic
Case: all metal, nickel finish
Finish: very good
Notes/Comments: includes desk stand which is of modern manufacture
Electronic condition: works fine
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 10" tall
Shipping weight (estimated): 8 lb.

SOLD
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