{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-ecko-bp257-mw-lw-portable-valve-radio","title":"1950s Vintage Ecko BP257 MW\/LW Portable Valve Radio","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"normal break-word mb-xs-2\" data-buy-box-listing-title=\"\" data-listing-id=\"737231168\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950s Vintage Ecko BP257 MW\/LW Portable Valve Radio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1950s Vintage Ecko BP257 MW\/LW Portable Valve Radio is a very interesting looking radio, with all the stations located on the top of the radio and a large cream tuning knob protruding on both sides. The cream volume control is on the left hand side with a matching on\/off knob on the right hand side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its novelty aesthetics, we are selling this radio as a collectible for display only. We do not know if it is in working order as we are unable to test it as the batteries are now obsolete, and it is unlikely to meet modern HS\u0026amp;E standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered in its original snakeskin style cloth, which is grey\/cream on the sides and in pretty good condition but looks discoloured. It has had a gentle clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plastic handle, dials and fascia are creamy\/yellow; these have possibly discoloured from off-white with time and UV exposure but are otherwise in good condition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front grill is covered with a black\/white\/brown\/gold checked cloth and has a gold \u003cem\u003eEkco\u003c\/em\u003e badge both of which are in pretty good cosmetic condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe radio was originally powered by a 7.5V and 90V HT batteries, however, these have been unavailable for quite a few years. Radio Electronics experts have been known to circumvent the battery problem by converting to a mains power supply, so this could be a nice little Winter restoration project for someone with the necessary expertise!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ekco BP257 is a two band radio:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in London by \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWave bands: Medium Wave, Long Wave (AM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally powered by a 7.5V and HT 90V batteries, which \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eare obsolete and are \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e included.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Dimensions excluding handle(WHD):  26.5 x 20.0 x 11.0 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted with 4 valves\/tubes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs ~ 2.7 Kg Unpacked (hence the high shipping cost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fClear\"\u003eQuite a rare radio to add to your collection. Click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/general-vintage-radios\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage radios.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fClear\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fClear\"\u003eNB: Accessories shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the sale.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ekco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56250990428535,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/1950s_Vintage_Ecko_BP257_MW_LW_Portable_Valve_Radio.jpg?v=1764254006","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1950s-vintage-ecko-bp257-mw-lw-portable-valve-radio","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}