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 Receiver- Amplifier Type IP501A
The Type IP-501A Navy Receiver-Amplifier, introduced in 1922 by the Wireless Specialty Apparatus Company for RCA, combines a regenerative detector and a two-stage audio amplifier within a single wooden cabinet. Designed for naval and commercial maritime use, it covers wavelengths from 300 to 8,000 meters, facilitating reliable long-distance communication. The receiver features precision controls for antenna coupling, inductance, and tuning, along with an integrated voltage meter for monitoring. Its robust construction and advanced design made it a standard in naval communications during its era....$2200
