Vintage BBC radio equipment has been listed for auction – including old light-boxes, microphones, and panel boards.
The old-school equipment is expected to fetch thousands of pounds.
Other bizarre items include an old wall-mounted ashtray from the broadcasting house and a serving tea tray set.
An original 1970’s ‘ on air’ lightbox from one of the BBC studios is set to fetch £300.
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The 55cm tall box has “BBC Radio OB’s London” etched on the soft cover.
An original panel board from a ‘Type B’ broadcasting console has also gone under the hammer.
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It is thought that this console was used in studio ‘8A’ at the broadcasting house.
The equipment is used to mix audio.It has a number of switches and control knobs on the front.
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At the back, a large amount of exposed wires are visible.
It is expected to sell for £400.
The listing reads: “An original BBC used panel board from a ‘Type B’ broadcasting console.
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“As per info tag affixed to item this console was used in studio ‘8A’ at Broadcasting House.
“Unit measures approx 84cm across, 37cm tall, 34cm deep.”
A vintage STC 4038 microphone is also up for sale.
It is expected to sell for a staggering £300.
It still has the original ‘BBC Radio’ sticker affixed.
A GE6SM / 574 Network Clock Generator used by the BBC to keep time across broadcasts is also up for auction.
According to a sticker on the clock, its last electrical test was 34 years ago on 18 September 1990.
An original mid-century brass ashtray, originally wall mounted at Broadcasting House is expected to sell for £80.
The ashtray has the word “ashes” printed across it.
A number of vinyl collections are also up for sale.
They are expected to rake in £250 each.
The items are being auctioned off by Omega Auctions in Newton-le-Willows in Merseyside.
There are 47 lots in total.
