In my ongoing quest to thin out my collection, I am or will soon be posting on Ebay a number of 1920’s battery sets, early crystal sets, and radio accessories that I picked up over the decades in here in northern New England, and never got around to restoring or even testing. This one is a neat little gadget from radio’s Golden Age – a home microphone. Back in the day, you would plug one of these into the back of your radio and, when turned to the proper setting, you could talk or sing through the set’s speaker, to the delight of your guests! (Sort of like a very early karaoke machine.) These were a very popular must-have during the Depression, and lots of companies tried their hand at making them, mostly in the 1930’s. I think this one may be a bit earlier, though, because its manufacturer, the Connecticut Telephone & Electric Company of Meriden, Connecticut, went bankrupt in 1928. This is certainly one of the more uncommon home microphones, and one of the larger ones, measuring 5.25”h x 4”w x 3”d, and features a built-in hook for storage, something I have never seen on any other home mic. This particular example, as you can see, is in very fine shape. If you’ve been looking for something like this in completely-original and unmolested condition this is your lucky day – you won’t find another this nice! I offer it here with NO RESERVE – high bidder takes it!

 

I will ship this item ONLY within the United States. If you live elsewhere and are interested in it, please contact me BEFORE bidding so we can discuss the shipping charges, which can be very expensive outside the U.S. I ship once a week (whenever possible). Having received, over the years, some items that did not survive shipping, I always take care to pack very carefully. If you prefer, I will be happy to drop it off at a nearby UPS store and have it professionally packed and shipped at your expense. I reserve the right to raise or lower the shipping charges should they prove to be significantly different than those determined by the shipping calculator. I reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone with excessive negative feedback or an otherwise suspicious history. Payment is due within three (3) days of the auction's close. Due to its age I am selling this item without any warranty. All sales are final. I am not a dealer, and don’t have a big operation with a staff, so I would appreciate your patience while I take the time to pack your items with the care they deserve.

 

Be sure to see all the pictures! I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have, but please try to ask as early as possible, as it sometimes takes me a while to get to my email. Please see my other listings, as I am running out of space and am thinning out my collection considerably. I have several fine items up on Ebay right now, and will be listing many more in the weeks and months to come, so please keep checking. Good luck and happy bidding!