Steinite "Long Distance"
Crystal Receiver with box


From my collection, another example of a fine, pristine receiver. Original decal in excellent condition, no gouges, scrapes, cracks or damage. This one comes with the original box (see all enlarged images). However the nice box and label shown in the second image is my reproduction. The original box (badly deteriorated) is also pictured and will be included (if wanted).

Year: 1920's
Case/structure: wood case, phenolic top panel
Finish: excellent with a few minor scratches
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: very clean
Documentation: none (except box label)
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: works well
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 8" H, 7" W, 5" + detector hardware
Shipping weight (estimated): 9#

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Federal Jr.
Crystal Receiver


From my collection, a very pristine example of this fine receiver. All original with all decals in excellent condition. These are often found pretty beat up with severe damage to the decals. This is the finest example of this set that I have seen.

Year: 1920's
Case/structure: metal case, phenolic top panel
Finish: excellent with a few minor scratches
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: very clean, all original
Documentation: none
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: works well
Flaws, cracks, blems : some paint chips
Measurements (approx): 8" H, 7" W, 5" + detector hardware
Shipping weight (estimated): 9#

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Rare wireless item:

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Wireless Specialty IP-500, SE-1220 receiver

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Hand Crafted Crystal Radio Receiver
             SPECIAL one of a kind
Mrs. Lowe


From my collection, this one of a kind was (I'm sure) very special to a Mrs. Lowe many years ago. A beautifully made crystal radio built into sewing basket. My guess is that it was made for (whoever Mrs. Lowe was) as a gift. Who was she.... a teacher maybe? We'll probably never know but one thing for sure, I can tell that it sat proudly in one position with the lid open near someone's window for sometime. This can be determined from the images as the panel is a bit sun-bleached from one direction (note un-bleached shadow areas).

Whoever built this was not only a decent craftsman but clever and resourceful, take a look at the crystal holder image. It was made from a brass 12 gage shotgun shell. You very seldom find a home made radio with rotary  switch points that are symmetrical. This radio is made as well as any factory piece and better than most.

This came from the collection of an old-timer (who passed away about 20 years ago) in the Gresham, OR area. That's all I know about it.

Year: 1920's
Case/structure: Bakelite panel built into a sewing basket
Finish: Bakelite has sun bleaching except for the shadows
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: original
Documentation: none
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: works
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Measurements (approx): 8.5 x 5.5 x 4"
Shipping weight (estimated): 5#

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Lemco Crystal Receiver
Bootleg Version
model 340


From my collection, a Lemco rip-of or Bootleg version of the one above. I understand this version is somewhat rare.

Year: late 1924
Case/structure: wood, card file type box
Finish: very good, appears to have been re-finished
Knobs/Hardware: original
Insides: original
Documentation: lid label instructions, original
Tuning type: inductance
Electronic condition: works
Flaws, cracks, blems : small ding on top front corner (see photo)
Measurements (approx): 6.75 x 5 x4"
Shipping weight (estimated): 5#

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