Novelty Transistor Radio In The Shape of a Crompton Vidor HP2 High Power Battery 

This is a fantastic vintage Novelty Transistor Radio In The Shape of a Crompton Vidor HP2 High Power Battery. 

An AM only radio, which has just two thumb wheel controls; one for volume and other for tuning. The speaker is underneath the grille at the top of the radio.

Approximate Size:

• Diameter: 6.7cm
• Height: 13cm (including the metal contact)

In working order, the cylindrical metal case does have a few scuffs and scratches but what a statement piece! It takes a PP3 battery, which is inserted by rotating and removing the plastic base cover: the battery is not included due to the difficulties in shipping. Receiving a decent signal can be a little time consuming but being near a window seems to help...

Obviously an advertising piece for a Vidor battery, it dates to about the 1970s. It was made in Hong Kong.

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