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1920's WESTERN ELECTRIC 387W CARBON RADIO BROADCAST MICROPHONE RING MOUNT
Estimated price for orientation: 500 $
Category: Vintage Pro Audio Equipment
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Description Type: DOUBLE-BUTTON CARBON Brand: UNIVERSAL Model: XX 3801 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Offered here is an 1920's WESTERN ELECTRIC spring mount Microphone with original WE 387W transmitter element. This is a great classic microphone in excellent original condition and complete. Nice looking ring stand with heavy base that appears to be original.Microphone is all original and complete. Guaranteed as described and as recently removed from display.The 387 W microphone element is very heavy and impressive, a beast. Measured approximately 3.5 inches in diameter and 2 inches thick, and is made of machined cast iron and nickel plated. This unit is very clean and should work. Well engraved with the Western Electric marking, patent pend., and model information. Microphone is untested.Impressive and well made microphone, heavy. A true classic from the 1920's and the early days of radio. Measures approximately 16 inches tall and 7 inches wide. Well preserved and cared for. The photos are part of the description and should represent the condition but please ask any questions. Will be securely packed and double boxed for safe shipping. Shipping by USPS PRIORITY or FedEx unless other shipping arrangements are made. Pickup is welcome. Will consider alternate shipping out of the US, contact me for details or use the Global Shipping Program.Also, please take a look my other auctions as I will be selling some very rare and unique items....
Description
| Type: | DOUBLE-BUTTON CARBON | Brand: | UNIVERSAL |
| Model: | XX 3801 | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Offered here is an 1920's WESTERN ELECTRIC spring mount Microphone with original WE 387W transmitter element. This is a great classic microphone in excellent original condition and complete. Nice looking ring stand with heavy base that appears to be original.Microphone is all original and complete. Guaranteed as described and as recently removed from display.The 387 W microphone element is very heavy and impressive, a beast. Measured approximately 3.5 inches in diameter and 2 inches thick, and is made of machined cast iron and nickel plated. This unit is very clean and should work. Well engraved with the Western Electric marking, patent pend., and model information. Microphone is untested.Impressive and well made microphone, heavy. A true classic from the 1920's and the early days of radio. Measures approximately 16 inches tall and 7 inches wide. Well preserved and cared for. The photos are part of the description and should represent the condition but please ask any questions. Will be securely packed and double boxed for safe shipping. Shipping by USPS PRIORITY or FedEx unless other shipping arrangements are made. Pickup is welcome. Will consider alternate shipping out of the US, contact me for details or use the Global Shipping Program.Also, please take a look my other auctions as I will be selling some very rare and unique items....