{"title":"Vintage Bakelite Radios","description":"\u003cheader class=\"woocommerce-products-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"term-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestic Vintage Bakelite Radios include offerings from Bush, Ferguson, and Ekco \/ maybe even a round one like an A22. But when we say Bakelite, we also mean cast Bakelite also known as Catalin. So here you may also find the occasional Fada, Arvin, or Emerson radios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"storefront-sorting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-notices-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1959-dansette-rt111-portable-radio-with-cream-finish","title":"1959 Dansette RT111 Portable Radio With Cream Finish","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1959 Dansette RT111 Portable Radio With Cream Finish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely little two band MW\/LW radio is a 1959 Dansette RT111 Portable Radio With Cream Finish, and it's in working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radio is in fair cosmetic condition:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a good gold coloured trim \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inner surface of the Dial has some scuffs on the radio stations label but the outer perspex cover is intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe casing is showing some patina with surface scuffs and blemishes. It could respond to a thorough and gentle clean but this is not guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1959  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: RT111 - Dansette Products Ltd.; London\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemiconductors: 6 Transistors \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain principle: Superheterodyne (common); ZF\/IF 470 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned circuits: 5 AM circuit(s)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWave bands: Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower type and voltage: Dry Batteries \/ 9 Volt \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoudspeaker: Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (WHD): 22.0 x 15.0 x 8.0 cm \/ 8.7 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-antique-radios-and-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage radios.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dansette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36261856575637,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/IMG_0893_6a71eccb-5d31-4531-b916-5f16381bdefc.jpg?v=1599923270"},{"product_id":"1947-gec-bakelite-home-broadcaster-bc1901-desk-microphone","title":"1947 GEC Bakelite Home Broadcaster BC1901 Desk Microphone","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1947 GEC Bakelite Home Broadcaster BC1901 Desk Microphone\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful 1947 GEC Bakelite Home Broadcaster BC1901 in its original box: just the thing for your vintage office! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutwardly, the microphone is in pretty good cosmetic condition, with a few minor surface scuffs.  The outer cardboard box is intact but showing its age. This is being sold as a collectible\/display item only, as we are not sure whether or not it is in working condition. The impedance measures at 3700 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the General Electric Company (GEC), Coventry, UK, these desk microphones were designed for use with a pick-up radio terminal. They were powered by 3 volt Dry Batteries\/Cells: not included due to most postal services no longer accepting items containing batteries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 11cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Width: 9cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Length: 14.8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe home broadcaster has been wired with a black corded wire, which complements the black\/brown of the bakelite, terminating in the two original connectors. You will notice that the desk microphone was sold, from new, without a base cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther parts include:-\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standard telephone insert\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClips for the Battery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRheostat for volume control\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon insert\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a machine age style collectable, this is a lovely thing and much more affordable than the Italian Phonola, (below), which sell for around £3000 if you can even find one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 148px; margin-left: 148px; float: none;\" alt=\"Phonola\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/phonola_240x240.jpg?v=1614783669\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy other photo, (Videofon), shows the cover of a late 1920s radio magazine that predicted we would all be using television screens similar to the GEC Home Broadcaster by the 1950s: they were nearly right!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice slice of microphone history to add to your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-microphones-gramophone-hifi-musical-instruments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage Microphones.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"GEC (General Electric Co)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39314993774741,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC01129.jpg?v=1614783799"},{"product_id":"1930s-model-2028-philips-bakelite-art-deco-radio-loudspeaker","title":"1930s Model 2028 Philips Bakelite Art Deco Radio Loudspeaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1930s Model 2028 Philips Bakelite Art Deco Loudspeaker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rare 1930s Model 2028 Philips Bakelite Art Deco Radio Loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by Philips of Eindhoven, Netherlands and is a magnetic Radio loudspeaker made to accompany a Bakelite Art Deco radio e.g a Philips 720A: from the days when radios didn't have an internal loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size (WHD)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e34.5 x 38.0 x 14.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loudspeaker is in original condition, has not been tested, and needs some restoration:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a crack in the Bakelite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back of the speaker needs repairing (NB: only 3 holes were used from new, the other 3 were surplus to requirements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front loudspeaker cloth is fragile and is torn but could be easily replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt needs rewiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere may be other issues which I've not yet found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith some care and attention, this loudspeaker would make a fantastic addition to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/radio-equipment-accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eradio collection.\u003c\/a\u003e The price has been adjusted to account for its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philips","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39716837785749,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC01512.jpg?v=1617892343"},{"product_id":"1940s-mw-lw-crystal-radio-in-a-bakelite-case","title":"1940s MW \/LW Crystal Radio In A Bakelite Case","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1940s MW \/LW Crystal Radio In A Bakelite Case\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely 1930s \/ 1940s MW \/LW Crystal Radio In A Bakelite Case. It hasn't been tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBeautifully made, the manufacturer is unknown but it could even be homemade. Although, there may be signs of a label having been attached to the inside of the lid. Fitted with a sturdy non-ferrous metal clasp and hinges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Case Size\u003c\/strong\u003e including the leather handle and rubber feet:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth : 20.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set comprises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBakelite switches, and large bakelite knob set on a white early plastic protractor for tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerial and headphone connection points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMW\/LW switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn\/Off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been unable to open the paxolin cover to the radio base. The outer case is made from brown bakelite; it can stand either horizontally or vertically on its rubber covered feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fairly good cosmetic condition:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the rubber feet is missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bakelite has scratches and surface blemishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice addition to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-domestic-military-amateur-radios-and-radio-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eradio collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43893743517953,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/DSC06653_7ecddee1-7fa6-4a13-a64f-d0e03bfa9250.jpg?v=1684942375"},{"product_id":"vintage-bush-dac90a-2-band-valve-radio","title":"Vintage Bush DAC90A 2 Band Valve Radio","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Bush DAC90A 2 Band Valve Radio \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1950s Vintage Bush DAC90A 2 Band Valve Radio. Untested And Sold For Restoration only as internal components could need replacing due to age deterioration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good cosmetic condition with negligible surface blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprising:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brown bakelite body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Bands: Medium Wave (MW) and Long Wave (LW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200-250 volt (lead not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item list-group-item-rm\" style=\"min-width: 200px;\"\u003eApproximate Size (WHD)\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e32.2 x 23.2 x 20.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item list-group-item-rm\" style=\"min-width: 200px;\"\u003eUnpacked Weight: ~4.5 Kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-group list-group-horizontal-sm\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-group list-group-horizontal-sm\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-group list-group-horizontal-sm\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Bush Radio, London, this would be a lovely radio to display in your vintage office or as part of your retro home decor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-domestic-military-amateur-radios-and-radio-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage domestic radios\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: The photos have been taken with and without flash hence the colour differences. The radio is dark brown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bush","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668426940673,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Vintage_Bush_DAC90A_2_Band_Valve_Radio_3.jpg?v=1734364789"},{"product_id":"vintage-ivalek-de-luxe-crystal-set-radio-and-lightweight-headphones-in-their-original-boxes","title":"Vintage Ivalek De Luxe Crystal Set Radio And Lightweight Headphones. In Their Original Boxes","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Ivalek De Luxe Crystal Set Radio And Lightweight Headphones. In Their Original Boxes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage \u003cem\u003eIvalek\u003c\/em\u003e De Luxe Crystal Set Radio And Lightweight Headphones. In Their Original Boxes, both the small crystal set radio and headphones are in very good cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Box Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHD Headphones:  15.3 x  2.4 x 15.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWHD Crystal Set: 13 x 6.9 x 9.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal set, diode technology, is encased in white bakelite with a black bakelite tuning knob, which tunes on MW only. Terminals on the rear of the set are provided for the Headphones, Aerial and Earth connections. There are a few surface scuffs and micro scratches commensurate with age and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured by the \u003cem\u003eIvory Electrical Co\u003c\/em\u003e. of Grafton St London W1, some time in the period 1948 - 1958, neither have been tested and are sold as a collectible for display only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition to the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-domestic-military-amateur-radios-and-radio-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eradio shack\u003c\/a\u003e or as a display item for the office!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ivalek (Ivory Electrical Co.)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55226872791415,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Vintage_Ivalek_De_Luxe_Crystal_Set_Radio_And_Lightweight_Headphones._In_Their_Original_Boxes_3.jpg?v=1747754838"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/collections\/DSC06053.jpg?v=1765277740","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/collections\/vintage-bakelite-radios.oembed","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}