Vintage RARE 1950's Astatic D-104 crystal "Lollipop" microphone Chrome w adapter & Atlas DS-5 desk stand PROP DISPLAY

                Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome.

You are looking at a unique Astatic model D-104 crystal microphone from the 1950's that comes with a modified Astatic F-11 adapter and period Atlas desk stand.

 Pic # 2 is from my 1945 microphone catalog and shows the mics specs and cost. This is a slightly newer model of course but the design was basically the same as were the sound characteristics.

 The D-104 was manufactured by Astatic in Conneaut, Ohio and was to be used as a public address mic as it's non-directional. It was a very popular design for this company and they continued to make the D-104 for many decades retaining the same overall style but this was a D-104 with the later model glued on aluminum badge. This earlier version has the riveted badge. A very cool piece in very good cosmetic condition that would be excellent for display or prop purposes.

 The mic still has the original element but is currently non-working. You can always replace the element with a newer D-104 element if you plan on using the mic.

 The polished chrome body has just lite scratches but free of any corrosion or dents. I would rate the cosmetic condition a very conservative 7 out of 1 - 10 and the Astatic badge is very legible as well.

 The mic comes with an F-11 adapter that was modified at some point in time with an on / of switch. The cable runs through the F-11 adapter and exits out the bottom of the chrome riser.

 I'm not sure if the cable is properly wired as the mics element does not work. It might need to be rewired. There is a female 1/4 inch end connector attached to the cable.

 The stand is a 1950's Atlas DS-5 model desk stand with a stable and heavier cast iron base with a painted black black finish that's in very nice original condition. There is a 4 inch chrome riser that is in very nice condition as well. 

 The stand is free of any corrosion and has 3 felt pads on the bottom of the base.

 The measurements with stand and mic are 11 inches in height X 6 inches wide.

 A very cool piece that will draw attention anywhere it's shown. 

             As with all my vintage microphones for sale...

  I can promise you will be happy with it for the price paid. If not...I have a no hassle return policy. The return shipping will be on you as I believe that's fair but the purchase price would be refunded. Simply return in the same nice condition...period. Check my rating. International buyers are welcome as well. BUYER MUST PAY WITHIN 24 HOURS or will lose rights to this item, unpaid item report will be filed and will be relisted. If you don't intend on buying this...do not commit to buy please. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

  If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.