Parts
of the Lloyd Swackhammer Collection is Currently on Display at
the Museum representing some of the unique and rare items which are part of
Lloyd's private collection.
The Fleming Bell
Console model is the rarest of pieces in Lloyd's collection and is part of the display at the museum.
This radio was a 5 tube and featured a Static Modulator the
forerunner of the Noise Blanker. Bell also manufactured a
Baby Grand style model which featured solid oak inlaid with ivory.
This
console model is one of the rarest pieces in the Lloyd Swackhammer
collection.
The Invader
The Rogers
B eliminator manufactured by E.S (Ted) Rogers
Senior in the mid 20s. This device allowed early radios to operate
without the need for the "B" batteries which provided
the high voltage required for the tubes. The literature of
the day stated the Eliminator carried a list price of $60 and
simply was plugged into an electric light bulb socket. At
this time in the development of electrical apparatus there were no
wall outlets as we enjoy in today's home.
A very early
Pocket Radio manufactured in 1933 by International Kadette.
It carried a list price of $12.50 including tubes and was
displayed being slipped into a side jacket pocket.
