{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-marilyn-transistor-radio","title":"1950s Portable Marilyn Transistor Radio","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1950s Portable Marilyn Transistor Radio\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage 1950s Portable Marilyn Transistor Radio is housed in a wood cabinet originally covered in red leatherette, now faded to red\/brown, with cream and gold accents. The cream areas have yellowed with age, as have the white plastic (bakelite) grille, knobs and selector buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in working order on all wavebands (SW1\/SW2\/MW), as well as being in fairly good cosmetic condition with a few scuffs\/blemishes and discolouration on both the red and cream\/white leatherette: there is slight corrosion around the metal parts of the handle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Max. Measurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 31 x 22 x 11.5 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires a 9 volt PP9 battery\/cell (not supplied due to the difficulty in shipping items with batteries\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSporting a cream\/white plastic carry handle, it stands on four metal feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe top of the radio is red\/brown in colour with cream accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe radio is complete with original volume and tuning knobs, and buttons for the three wavebands SW1, SW2 and MW.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radio is a bit of a mystery as I don't know who made it or where it was made! I've only found another two similar \u003cem\u003eMarilyn \u003c\/em\u003eradios on the internet with no further information supplied. Was the manufacturer called \u003cem\u003eMarilyn\u003c\/em\u003e? Is it a radio named after Marilyn Monroe? Any information on this radio would be most gratefully received...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChic, stylish and a style icon, this faded beauty would be a welcome addition to any radio collection or as a retro period statement piece home accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-radios-and-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage radios.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marilyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57478469910903,"sku":null,"price":81.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/1950s_Portable_Marilyn_Transistor_Radio_2.jpg?v=1790090798","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-ca\/products\/vintage-1950s-marilyn-transistor-radio","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}