MEMORABILIA 1
In 1921, the Marconi Company decided to air a live broadcast from the Stanley Piano Building on Young Street in Toronto. The event was announced in the Mail and Empire Newspaper . Feedback about the event can be found here. In 1936, the Empire newspaper merged with the Globe Newspaper to become today's Globe and mail. (Submitted by Ralph Smith) |
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Above and below: This 16 page booklet, published by Canadian Marconi circa 1928, contained essential information for the serious radio listener. (Images via E-bay) |
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This is a vintage 'Tube Tapper' advertising pencil from Marconi. The pencil is about 7" long. Tube tapping is a method of checking to see if tube elements are "microphonic", meaning the elements are loose. (Photos via E-Bay) |
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Ink blotters, such as these, were used for advertising purposes when the vacuum tube was king along with pen and ink. (E-bay photo) |
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Corkscrew and bottle opener. These were gold plated and made in Italy. |
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Tape measure that resembles a Zippo lighter |
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Jackknife |
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Eye glasses screwdriver and pen. |
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Detail on pen. |
Memorabilia from the CMC era and from before 1989. All photos via E-bay. |
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As imprinted: The holder of this frank is extended the courtesy of the wireless telegraph service of this company for personal and social messages subject to conditions named on reverse side. - 1938. (E-bay image) |
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Above and below: Front and back of a telegram sent on Canadian Marconi telegraph paper. (E-bay photo) |
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Above and below: These promotional golf tees were used to advertise the Canadian Marconi Company. The box is 3 inches long by 2 inches high. (Photos via E-bay) |
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Published in 1943, this RCAF aviation theme poster from Canadian Marconi helped to promote the war effort. Click on image to enlarge. (Image via E-bay) |
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Bottle opener. Length is 4.5 inches. (Image via E-bay) |
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CMC promotional tie. (E-bay image) |
Credits or References;1) Ralph Smith <neenyspch(at)gmail.com>
Jan 1/19