Marconi 1936 prototype

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Not sure we can believe Dennis Yates either. While the stuff he sold was usually very much as described I would hesitate to place too much faith in any back stories. DY's criminal episode with the Enigma machine showed he was capable of telling a good story.

I wonder what this set was a prototype for? The 901/702 12" sets were launched for the start of the service in 1936 so a 9" mirror lid in 1937 was hardly cutting edge.