For many years my father Pat Herbert and the museum supported many local theatrical productions, by lending vintage radios and communication exhibits to their props.

 

We are now offering a short term loan (1-4 weeks) to plays, tv programmes, documentaries, films, events and product launches for many of the exhibits in Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio, Howth.

 

 

 

 

With over 1,000 exhibits covering most of the 19th & 20th Century,

here is a selection of what is available for rent:

 

1890's Spark Transmitter

1890's Seraphone

1899 Edison Phonograph

1911 HMV Monarch Gramophone

Early 20th Century Crystal Radio Sets with Headphones

1920's Selection Headphones (from House of Lords)

1920's-1960's Selection of Microphones

1924 BBC Marconiphone Radio

1926 Art Andia Parrot Radio Speakers

1934 Round Ecko Radio

1930's US Pilot Model

1930's Philips Superinductance Radio

1941 Paris Aerial 

1950's Tesla Czech Radio

Late 1950's Murphy Floor Model FM Radio

1960's Selection of Ship to Shore Radios

1961 Russian Rocket Radio (to commemorate Uri Gagarin, first human in space on board Vostok 1))  

1950's - 1960's Selection of TV's

Selection of mostly radio related enamel signs and advertisements 

1981 Red Spaceman Helmet Portable TV (to commemorate the launch of the first Space Shuttle Columbia)

 

 

Rental rates start @ €50 per week, with a deposit required for some of the items. If you don't see what you need, then don't hesitate to contact us with your request. Otherwise why not visit the museum & pick out your required items.

 

Feel free to contact Simon on the details below:

 

Mobile & WhatsApp: (00353)86-3818865

 

Email: hgmovr@gmail.com

 

Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio,

Martello Tower #2, Abbey Street,

(Entrance opposite Abbey Tavern)

HOWTH, Dublin D13V099,

Ireland.