{"product_id":"vintage-danish-aarhus-grey-red-derby-transistor-radio","title":"Danish Aarhus Derby Vintage Transistor Radio In Grey \/ Red","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDanish Aarhus Derby Vintage Transistor Radio In Grey \/ Red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is a rare Danish Aarhus Derby Vintage Transistor Radio In Grey \/ Red colour way, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003emanufactured in the 1950s \/ 60s by the Derby factory in Aarhus, Denmark. It has a typical MCM Scandinavian minimalist design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eIt is being sold as a collectable, for display only, as we have not been able to test it and it no longer meets modern H\u0026amp;S requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey plastic \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack plastic handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey push buttons on top of the radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA red fabric covered fascia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite plastic grilles on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome aerial which pulls out from the side of the radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radio is in fair-poor cosmetic condition but still displays well. The price has been adjusted as a consequence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think the green label '\u003cem\u003eFreigabe\u003c\/em\u003e' on the base means 'To open,' as this is the location of the battery compartment'  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can't quite read what the red label says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are bits of plastic missing from the face side white grille, and the grille is cracked on both the face and the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are signs of discolouration and wear\/scuffing \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome loss of lettering on the grey push buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSummary of Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e:-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Derby Factory, Aarhus, Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWavebands: AM\/FM, LW\/MW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. Max. Dimensions including handle:  28 x 23 x 10cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber: 6611\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiovObi_qKXAxVdVkEAHacGDMUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIExAB\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBMQAQ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\"\u003ehe Derby factory in Aarhus was o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\"\u003eriginally established as a moped\/scooter factory before briefly expanding into consumer electronics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\"\u003eThe facility produced television sets under the name \u003cem\u003eDerby \u003c\/em\u003eand radio receivers under the model name \u003cem\u003eCalypso.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this is a distressed radio relic from Denmark, it is still a rare and lovely looking transistor radio to use as home decor or as a movie prop! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLike many vintage transformerless or live-chassis European radios of this era, the internal chassis can be directly tied to the mains voltage, posing an electric shock risk. An isolation transformer is strongly recommended when servicing or operating it on modern grids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/domestic-portable-transistor-radios\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage transistor radios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: Accessories shown are for photographic purposes only and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derby Factory, Aarhus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57511635419511,"sku":null,"price":6800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Danish_Aarhus_Derby_Vintage_Transistor_Radio_In_Grey_Red.jpg?v=1791210474","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-jp\/products\/vintage-danish-aarhus-grey-red-derby-transistor-radio","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}