Polyester Still-life Sculptures

Artist: Chuck Krause (1949) Title: 1960s Philmore M-18 RCA Pill Microphone Repurposed Lamp Sculpture w/Base Year: Repurposed in 2020 - repurposed non-working vintage microphone...

Artist: Chuck Krause (1949) Title: 1950s Turner 33D Dynamic Microphone Repurposed Lamp Sculpture Year: Repurposed in 2019 - vintage, repurposed non-working microphone - overall height (includes stand): 10” - microphone head: 3" x 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” - includes chrome base (diameter: 5") - total weight: 3 lbs. - re-wired power cord with wall plug - wear consistent with age and use - low voltage, led, cool to the touch - artist’s signature hand incised on base - Serial #33D 13008 H Notes: One of the most famous and collectible Turner mics of all time. The Turner 33D with heavy deco influence and outrageous style that set it apart from every other microphone ever designed. The 33 series was first introduced in the 1940's and had a run of 20 years. The first generation 33 mics had a rounded lower pistol grip while the 2nd generation had the flat rectangular lower pistol grip. Otherwise, the microphone looked the same. The 33 series also came with either a crystal or dynamic element. The crystal elements were inferior and wore out over time while the dynamic elements sounded much better and tended to last over the decades. The satin chrome has a slightly pitted finish with a few lite scratches. Some small chrome loss on the lower pistol grip but all around a good looking 33D. The black cloth screen has minor imperfections. Overall this is cosmetically a 7 on a scale of 1 - 10 and very worthy of any vintage mic...