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.
1923 Connecticut Sodion DR-6 Receiver with D-11-1 Three-Tube Audio Amplifier
The Connecticut Sodion DR-6 Receiver paired with the D-11-1 three-tube Audio Amplifier, manufactured by the Connecticut Telephone & Electric Company in Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1923, embodies the innovative spirit of early broadcast technology. This sophisticated setup includes the iconic Sodion S-13 detector tube, noted for its distinctive sodium-vapor detection method, along with additional UV199 tubes in the audio amplifier, ensuring clear amplification of signals. Elegantly housed in handcrafted polished wood cabinets with brass fittings and detailed labeling, these units feature a Connecticut Variometer for precise tuning control. The craftsmanship and advanced design of the DR-6 receiver and its companion D-11-1 amplifier not only highlight early radio engineering but also offer a compelling display piece for historians and collectors dedicated to preserving the heritage of broadcasting technology. Exceptionally clean …$2500
