Cute 1923 Bristol 1-Stage 1-Tube Amplifier w Original Instructions, a Rare Find!

Description

In my ongoing quest to thin out my collection, I am or will soon be posting on Ebay a number of 1920’s battery sets, early crystal sets, and radio accessories that I picked up over the decades in here in northern New England, and never got around to restoring or even testing. This one is a Bristol Model F 1-stage power amplifier from 1923; it would have been used in conjunction with an early radio set in order to enable it to play through a horn speaker rather than just a pair of headphones. It's a rare little item from the early days of radio, in nice all-original condition, and very cute, as you can see, measuring just 5”w x 6.5”h x 5.75”d.
Perhaps best of all, it includes its original operating instructions! In my decades of collecting I have only ever seen a handful of these units, and I know of no other existing instruction manual for it; this may be the only one in existence. If you’ve been looking for one of these but were worried you’d never find one, especially in such nice condition (and I’m sure you never even imagined you might find one with the original instruction manual!) this is your lucky day! I offer it here with NO RESERVE – high bidder takes it!
I will ship this item ONLY within the United States. If you live elsewhere and are interested in it, please contact me BEFORE bidding so we can discuss the shipping charges, which can be very expensive outside the U.S. I ship once a week (whenever possible). Having received, over the years, some items that did not survive shipping, I always take care to pack very carefully. If you prefer, I will be happy to drop it off at a nearby UPS store and have it professionally packed and shipped at your expense. I reserve the right to raise or lower the shipping charges should they prove to be significantly different than those determined by the shipping calculator. I reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone with excessive negative feedback or an otherwise suspicious history. Payment is due within three (3) days of the auction's close. Due to its age I am selling this item without any warranty. All sales are final. I am not a dealer, and don’t have a big operation with a staff, so I would appreciate your patience while I take the time to pack your items with the care they deserve.
Be sure to see all the pictures! I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have, but please try to ask as early as possible, as it sometimes takes me a while to get to my email. Please see my other listings, as I am running out of space and am thinning out my collection considerably. I have several fine items up on Ebay right now, and will be listing many more in the weeks and months to come, so please keep checking. Good luck and happy bidding!