The Voice from the Great Beyond. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. The Thayer version of D.P. Abbott’s Talking Teakettle. Gold leaf gesso-covered vase from which a ghostly voice emanates, answering questions posed by audience volunteers. Height 17 ½”. A complete, working model including new receiver, wiring, and newly-wired candlestick-type telephone and battery for the “voice,” and modern induction coil. Rare, particularly in operable condition.
The Voice from the Great Beyond. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. The Thayer version of D.P. Abbott’s Talking Teakettle. Gold leaf gesso-covered vase from which a ghostly voice emanates, answering questions posed by audience volunteers. Height 17 ½”. A complete, working model including new receiver, wiring, and newly-wired candlestick-type telephone and battery for the “voice,” and modern induction coil. Rare, particularly in operable condition.
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