Description: Please review all the photos. Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co., Ltd., "Variable Condenser" Capacitor - Early Antique Radio 1911 1912 1913 1914 Turns as it should with a moderate amount of resistance. It is in an excellent state of preservation. Unrestored condition. State of the art for the era. The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, Ltd. was a pioneering British telecommunications company founded in 1897 by Guglielmo Marconi. It was a key player in the development of wireless long-distance communication and mass media broadcasting. Key contributions * Early radio technology: The company focused on demonstrating the potential of radiotelegraphy (wireless telegraphy) in its early years. * Technological advancements: It was responsible for significant innovations in radio and television, including the diode vacuum tube and high-frequency tuned broadcasting. * Transatlantic communication: In 1907, the company achieved the first transatlantic radio transmission between Clifden, Ireland, and Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. * Broadcasting: It played a crucial role in the formation of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). Corporate history * Founded in 1897 as the Wireless Telegraph & Signal Company. * Name changed to Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company, Ltd. in 1900. * Became one of the UK's most successful manufacturing companies. * Merged with British Aerospace (BAe) in 1999 to form BAE Systems. Legacy The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, Ltd. left a lasting impact on the world of telecommunications. Its pioneering work laid the foundation for modern radio, television, and wireless technologie
Price: 2225 USD
Location: Lakeland, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-04T23:49:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930