1925 Burns Radio Horn Speaker Undamaged Pyralin Bell




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Reference Number: Avaluer:51250557Featured Refinements: Vintage Horn Speaker
Original Description:
Here's a beautiful, all-original Burns radio horn with an excellent, undamaged pyralin bell.  The speaker was manufactured by the American Electric Co. in Chicago in 1925 and designed to be used with high end battery radios that featured at least one stage of audio amplification.Among the most beautiful -- and the most collectible -- of all 1920s loudspeakers, Burns horns are also among the most fragile. The bell consists of molded strips of pyralin plastic joined at the edge...s by double-slotted binding strips. If the speaker is not handled carefully, its leaves can crack and break, which is why you seldom find these speakers in acceptable condition, much less looking as nice as this one.The bell is perfectly formed and original throughout, with a beautiful sheen both inside and out. No missing pieces of pyralin, no cracks, no warps, no hairlines. All of the leaves are joined tightly at the seams. The paint on the elbow, base and driver housing is original, with very little wear.The speaker has been tested with several of my 1920's radios, and it still works great, with low distortion and good dynamics. It comes with a driver cord, which is still electrically viable.The speaker is 21" tall, with a bell diameter of 12 1/2". It is ideally suited for any 1920's radio but is perhaps most often seen with early Atwater Kent breadboards. Will be shipped in 2 boxes.  Pictures show condition.  Ask questions before bidding.Tested with a 9 Volt battery and works.



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