WSA Perikon Radio Detector, circa 1908

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Crystal detector

Date Made

circa 1908

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

37.572.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Bakelite (TM)
Brass (Alloy)
Composition (Material)
Copper (Metal)
Crystal (Material by Form)
Nickel (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)

Dimensions

Height: 3.75 in
Width: 4.25 in
Length: 5.625 in

Inscriptions

plaque: Wireless Specialty Apparatus Company New York Perikon Detector Patented Jan. 21, 1908 Other Patents Pending stamped: Serial No. P.R.C. 149 Modified Type 1503 top: Tuner Telephone Battery - +
WSA Perikon Radio Detector, circa 1908