Lot Essay
A very early example of a superhet receiver.
Details
Portable receivers:
a Halcyon five-valve receiver in walnut case with double-lancet gothic fret, enclosed control panel above and turntable base -- 18in. (46cm.) high (lacking backboard); and a BTH Type VR3 Form PA three-valve receiver in brown leathercloth-covered case with doors enclosing control panel with exposed valve tops, wavelength blocks, other controls and BBC transfer -- 16in. (42cm.) wide, 1924 (2)
a Halcyon five-valve receiver in walnut case with double-lancet gothic fret, enclosed control panel above and turntable base -- 18in. (46cm.) high (lacking backboard); and a BTH Type VR3 Form PA three-valve receiver in brown leathercloth-covered case with doors enclosing control panel with exposed valve tops, wavelength blocks, other controls and BBC transfer -- 16in. (42cm.) wide, 1924 (2)
Sale room notice
There are two instruction booklets for the BTH Radiola.