Radio Broadcasting

Radio  Broadcasting

Radio  Broadcasting

many early crystal radio sets were built at home by amateur enthusiasts, hence the name and expression ham radio.

They were typically equipped with a single pair of headphones, so could only be used by one person at a time not that there was initially much to listen to.

Radio  Broadcasting

Britain’s first regular broadcasting service was started by Marconi in February 1922 and consisted of just one half hour programme every Tuesday evening.

 However, in November that year saw the launch of British broadcasting services which broadcasted to news bulletins and a weather report.

It wasn’t long before radio became central to people’s lives and living rooms.

Radio  Broadcasting

From the 1930s, wireless reflected the art deco fashions of the day, streamlined shapes and the introduction of art deco fashions of the day into the style of the radio.

Bakelite radios are often more sought after than wooden case models.

Brown and black of the most frequently found Bakelite colours and brighter colours, coloured plastics can command a premium.

Radio  Broadcasting

While radios can be read repaired, but the cases can be much harder to restore, particular plastic examples therefore in terms of value Tends to be more important than the content Biffa 1930 Bakelite radio has a damaged 

case it’s worth can be half. She had is another important factor one of the most famous radios of the 1930s was the circular ekco radio created specially for Bakelite and is today recognised as the art deco design classic.

Radio  Broadcasting

Size also matters, and tabletop radios are more popular than the larger radio grounds that take up considerably more space and are more difficult to store.

Although traditionally valve radios predominated in their immediate post-war period, in 1947 three American research scientists, developed the transistor radio both in America and Japan.

Sony produced the first pocket size transistor set the model TR55 in 1955.

Radio  Broadcasting

From the late 1950s onwards the radio was no longer just a household 

item but a personal accessory that you could take with you where ever you went, paving the way for the Sony Walkman of the 1970s and the modern iPod.

Pre-1963 models are sought after today look out for what is known as CD civil defence marks on the dial the two triangles which designed to shore the emergency frequency tuning to case of nuclear type.

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Old fashioned perfume bottle

Old fashioned perfume bottle

old fashioned perfume bottle

scent bottle collecting has grown in popularity in recent years with the development of collectors clubs, specialist dealers and dedicated auctions.

“The late 19^th century, ladies and gentlemen would decant oils and flower waters purchased from perfumers are home made into their own personal bottles. These came in every size from large dressing table flacons to small portable flasks that could be slipped into a handbag, or even worn suspended from a fingering.
Old fashioned perfume bottle

old fashioned perfume bottle

The 20^th century saw the development of the commercial industry as we know it today with branded perfumes sold in specifically designed bottles and boxes.

 a complete presentation crested to market a named fragrance.

Chanel number five launched in 1921 was the first sent to bear the name of a designer as the fashion industry completed with long established traditional perfume makers such as Guerlain.

old fashioned perfume bottle

Both non-commercial and commercial bottles have the devoted collectors and in each field, condition is crucial to value.

Check for chips and other damage and ensure the stoppers our original.

With commercial perfume bottles, the more complete a presentation the better.

old fashioned perfume bottle

Bottles still with pillboxes will command a premium, and any remaining perfume should not be decanted.

Bottles by major glass makers such as Baccarat and Lalique are highly sought after.

Prices start from as little as $10 and go to thousands this is a good collectible that you can develop your skills and knowledge and at the same time increasing your budget to achieve higher end models.

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Gramophones

Gramophones

Gramophones

As the wind up gramophone became more popular in the early 1900s so did the demand for needles.

Gramophones had normal volume knobs and the loudness of the music is controlled by the thickness of the Needle, thin, medium, and thick needles supplied soft, medium and loud music.

Since it was necessary to replace the Needle every time 78 rpm record is played, needles were typically sold in tins containing either 100 and 200.

Gramophones

Predominantly produced in Great Britain and Germany, these tins were extremely decorative as different manufacturers competed for a share of the market.

tins came in a wide variety of designs, sometimes in a matching serious such as dance tins and the same image would be produced in different colourways.

Gramophones

Values depend on a rarity the appeal of the image and of course the condition of the tin  and its contents

Gramophones

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Needle tins can be picked up from as little as five dollars while rarer ones can command hundreds of dollars especially are they still have their original contents.

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Goebel figurines

goebel figurines

goebel figurines

In 1871, father and son franz and William goebel founded the company in thuringia in Germany, producing slate pencils and marbles. Using the profits from this business they opened a porcelain factory in 1876, 

where production included tableware and figurines.

Recognising the importance of the American market, William sent his son Max to research the American market.

goebel figurines

On his return Max created new modern lines in the factory, figurines with contemporary artists and sculptures, in the 1920s introducing a range of finally potted earthenware that reflected the latest art deco styles.

It was maxes son franz, however, who discovered the company’s most important designer’s  when, in the early 1930s, he came across the drawings of academy trained artist and Franciscan nun Sister Maria innocentia, hummel convinced that in time political turmoil the general public would respond to her gentle depictions of childhood,

goebel figurines

Franz goebel obtained permission from Sister Hummel to transform their illustrations into figures.

Launched in 1935, Hummel models were a huge success.

Since then, over 500 figures have been designed, today’s  models are still based upon sister, hummel drawings

impetus numbers indicate model of shape and impress states indicate the year that malt was designed, the factories back stamped changed over the years.

goebel figurines

Goebel figurines

The early years items were marked with a crown, a v shape and a bee .

motif was used from 1950 and the addition of the factory name corbel indicated date after 1964.

Masonic regalia

Masonic regalia

Masonic regalia

The order evolved from the guilds of stonemasons and cathedral workers and builders of the middle ages.

when building work declined with the Reformation the society began to accept other  professions.

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Masonic regalia

In 1717 the first grand Lodge was founded in London, ancestor of all subsequent lodges across the world. In the USA the first regular Lodge was founded in Boston in 1733.

Masonic jewels, badges watches appear regularly in the marketplaces. While some rarities command high sums much of the memorabilia remains very affordable.

Masonic regalia

Typically objects are decorated with a range of Masonic symbols that carry multi layered meanings and draw on both Christianity and esoteric imagery.

Masonic regalia

The compass and square architect’s tools remaining the origins of the society symbolising God as the architect of the universe and man’s ability to scan the workings of the creation..

Solomon's seal and

Masonic regalia

the pictogram of five pointed star, the six pointed star, the all seeing eye,
the son and the moon are all used by the Masons as well as many other sects and religions.

Masonic regalia

Masonic regalia start from as little as a couple of dollars so you won’t have to dig too deep into your pockets  if you decide to start collecting.

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