Made of artificial
marble (grinded and pressed lava stone with resin) in
the form of a well. Was also made for the French market
by Lenzola for Point Bleu as "Pavillion Louis XVI".
The top of the left column can be turned. This changes
the the capacity of a condenser for tone control. The
driver is placed in the right column.
Data
Made in:
±1927
Purchased in:
2011
Dimensions
(w×h×d):
40 x 32.5 x 21.5 cm
Weight:
9.1 kilos
DC resistance:
1000 ohms
What was
broadcast in 1927?
Listen to
"Sag mir Oui" sung by Max Hansen with orchestra,
recorded in 1927
Back
Illustration from a French catalogue (Catalogue
Général Encyclopédique Illustré de la T.S.F. Saison 1927-1928)
where the loudspeaker was sold using the brand name Point Bleu.
Flemish advertisement for the Point Bleu "Pavillion
Louis XVI" from 1927