broken paper cones, but lovely pedestal
Date: circa 1925
Inventory Number: DPWN0042
Classification: Speaker
Subject:
Maker: Tower Manufacturing Company (fl. 1924 - 1927)
Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
44 x 16 x 41 cm (17 5/16 x 6 5/16 x 16 1/8 in.)
Description:
Shallow paper cone supported by transducer attached to a fluted cast iron stand, painted with golden lacquer. Transducer enclosed in a cylindrical housing ~8.5 cm dia., 3.5 cm deep, which is mounted with three bolts. There is a knurled adjustment knob on the central axis. The paper cone has decorative golden braid sewn around the periphery contianing a wire. The paper is printed with decorative patterns. The transducer supports cone directly, sitting within the cone.
In Collection(s)
Signedon paper label pasted to underside of base: TOWER SCIENTIFIC / CONE SPEAKER / The entire construction of this / cone speaker is fully protected by / patents pending and applied for. / TOWER MFG. CORP. / 98 BROOKLINE AVENUE * BOSTON, MASS.
FunctionTransduces electrical signals into sound