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Bth Bakelite Horn Loudspeaker,c1930
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Bth Bakelite Horn Loudspeaker,c1930

1920 - 1940
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Description

Original BTH horn loudspeaker,c1930. Made by the British Thompson Houston Co the stem is aluminium and the horn and base are manufactured from Bakelite. A lovely collectors piece for radio/music/ early technology enthusiasts, but also an item that would display well in any home. Overall condition is good there is minor pitting to the metal and small losses of paint and a very small chip to the underside of the base, but all very much as you would expect from an old piece. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 58cm tall x 36cm wide x 33cm deep, horn diameter 36cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Bakelite Horn Loudspeaker to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA973167
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Description
Original BTH horn loudspeaker,c1930.
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Made by the British Thompson Houston Co the stem is aluminium and the horn and base are manufactured from Bakelite.
Curious Antiques

A lovely collectors piece for radio/music/ early technology enthusiasts, but also an item that would display well in any home. Overall condition is good there is minor pitting to the metal and small losses of paint and a very small chip to the underside of the base, but all very much as you would expect from an old piece. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 58cm tall x 36cm wide x 33cm deep, horn diameter 36cm

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Bakelite Horn Loudspeaker to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA973167
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base.
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Archive I An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base.

Bth Bakelite Horn Loudspeaker,c1930

Archive II An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View II
Archive III An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View III
Archive IV An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View IV
Archive V An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View V
Archive VI An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View VI
Archive VII An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View VII
Archive VIII An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View VIII
Archive IX An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View IX
Archive X An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View X
Archive XI An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View XI
Archive XII An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base. View XII
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Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base.
BTH Bakelite Horn Loudspeaker,c1930
Ref: SA973167
An antique 1930s British Thomson-Houston horn loudspeaker with a flared dark brown Bakelite bell, a curved silver metal neck, and a matching rounded Bakelite base.
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FAQs

Developed in the 1920s and 1930s, horn loudspeakers amplified audio signals from early radio receivers using acoustic horn design before electrodynamic cone speakers became standard.

These speakers typically combine moulded Bakelite or vulcanised rubber flares and bases with curved metal alloy necks housing the internal electromagnetic driver mechanism.

Authentic examples feature maker decal transfers or logos such as the British Thomson-Houston symbol inside the horn flare, alongside period moulding marks and aged metal components.

Place the object on a dark wood bookshelf, side table, or desk within a vintage-inspired or dark academia scheme to serve as a focal point.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical solvents that strip the Bakelite surface finish, and keep the item away from direct sunlight and moisture.
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