We have always considered and collected these commercial masks and helmets as industries tribal art. Examples can be elegant in their simplicity or bazaar and complex. They are always unique, suprising and filled with personality.
US Army Radio Receiver Type BC-131
This rare U.S. Army Signal Corps BC-131 Radio Receiver, manufactured in 1926 by the National Electrical Supply Co. of Washington, D.C., covers 40–1000 kilocycles and features dual tuning condensers, adjustable inductance and coupling, and a built-in ammeter for filament current. The original Signal Corps data plate is intact, marked with Serial No. 21 and Order No. 655-NY-26. Housed in a wooden case with original Army green paint and crisp panel graphics, this set displays beautifully and makes a fantastic addition to any collection of early military or communications gear.
