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.
Navy Two Step Amplifier, Type SE1000
This rare and beautifully preserved Navy Two-Step Amplifier, Type SE1000 is an early 20th-century vacuum tube audio amplifier developed by the U.S. Navy's Radio Test Shop around 1918. Housed in its original hardwood case with a polished bakelite front panel, this unit features two intact vacuum tubes, filament current and step controls, and a full complement of labeled terminals. Designed to amplify weak radio signals for naval communications, the SE1000 represents a significant milestone in early electronic engineering and military radio history. With its complete internal components, vintage craftsmanship, and excellent condition, this piece is a must-have for serious collectors of early radio equipment, military technology, or antique electronics.
