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1920s Bth Horn Loudspeaker

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautiful 1920s horn speaker manufactured by BTH (British Thomson Houston). This speaker was an early accessory for wireless radios which allowed the sound to be heard by the whole family rather than just one person through headphones.

This distinctive retro design features an aluminium swan neck horn, a painted horn bell and a bakelite base. It has the remainder of its original BTH logo inside the horn and it is marked "BTH" below.

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. There is some tarnishing and minor pitting on the aluminium and some wear to the paint around the horn but no major damages. One of the small Bakelite lug feet is missing however this does not affect its stability. I have tested the wiring with a small battery and it does produce a static noise reaction from the speaker however it is really being sold as a decorative item.

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 23 1/4" (69cm)

Base Diameter : 8" (20cm)

Width of Horn : 13 3/4" (35cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £20

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1920s.

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SA1188131
Description
A beautiful 1920s horn speaker manufactured by BTH (British Thomson Houston).
This speaker was an early accessory for wireless radios which allowed the sound to be heard by the whole family rather than just one person through headphones.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. 1920s BTH Horn Loudspeaker
fig 1. 1920s Bth Horn Loudspeaker

This distinctive retro design features an aluminium swan neck horn, a painted horn bell and a bakelite base. It has the remainder of its original BTH logo inside the horn and it is marked "BTH" below.

fig 2. 1920s BTH Horn Loudspeaker
fig 2. 1920s Bth Horn Loudspeaker

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. There is some tarnishing and minor pitting on the aluminium and some wear to the paint around the horn but no major damages. One of the small Bakelite lug feet is missing however this does not affect its stability. I have tested the wiring with a small battery and it does produce a static noise reaction from the speaker however it is really being sold as a decorative item.

fig 3. 1920s BTH Horn Loudspeaker
fig 3. 1920s Bth Horn Loudspeaker

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 23 1/4" (69cm)

Base Diameter : 8" (20cm)

Width of Horn : 13 3/4" (35cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £20

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188131
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Trade Associations

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
United Kingdom

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