Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome.

 You are looking at a rare older Astatic "Biscuit" model 30 crystal or ceramic microphone from the 1940's that comes with the original detachable desk stand shown and short cable. This earlier Astatic model mic has a high impedance original element (non-working) which was ideal with HAM radios, general broadcasting and use as a harp mic. Smaller and lite weight with a polished chrome front grill and painted body.

 Again, this mic is non-working. It has been tested but the element is dead which is to be expected for a mic of this era.

 This was an affordable microphone that didn't cost an arm and a leg like the more sophisticated dynamic and cardioid dynamic mics of that era.

 I very rarely come across these and this is only the one I currently have listed. It's been a while since I've had one to offer for sale. It does show typical lite wear but will still make a nice display piece or you can convert this into an excellent harp mic with a new crystal, ceramic or controlled magnetic element. The inside of the mics head is appx 2 inches across X 1 inch deep so there's a bit of room to work with if you choose to make the conversion. This mic is easy to cup in the hands which makes them ideal to work with if you use the harmonica.

 The mic head can easily be removed from the riser if you completely unscrew it and the riser can easily be removed from the base with the twist of a riser. The cable is original but quite short. The mic has just spots of paint loss but it's free of any dents or fractures. The gill itself is free of dents or fractures and the chrome grill looks very nice. The inner cloth screen is free of rips, odors or holes and evenly colored. The cable is just 7 feet long. It's in excellent condition. Soft, pliable and has a good working vintage original 2 pin end connector which I have seen before but these are no longer used on modern equipment. I left it on the cable for preservation purposes but it can be exchanged for a more practical end connector.

          MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS PART OF THIS SALE...

 The stand is a 1940's era Astatic E6G microphone desk stand. This is an aluminum painted base with painted wood stem / riser. The handle was detachable by giving it a half twist and lifting upwards. This model was widely produced by Astatic during the 1940's through 1950's.

 It was ideal for handling microphone by keeping the wood handle on the mic as very few people actually held the microphone themselves back then.

 This particular stand has just lite wear on the painted base and handle. Some scuffs, tiny paint chips and scratches but no dents or fractures. The wood riser looks the same. Please let the detailed pictures be your guide. The original rubber pad is still present and look great. It will keep the stand from scratching any surface it sits on. Mic stand with mic on top is appx 8 inches tall X 5 inches wide. The stand really compliments the mic as well.

                  As with all my vintage items...

 I can promise you will be happy with it for the price paid. If not...I have a no hassle return policy. The 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 an unpaid case will be opened and item relisted. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

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