{"product_id":"vintage-radialva-super-as57-110-220-volt-brown-bakelite-valve-radio","title":"Vintage Radialva Super AS57 110 \/ 220 Volt Brown Bakelite Valve Radio","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Radialva Super AS57 110 Volt Brown Bakelite Valve Radio\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Vintage Radialva Super AS57 110 \/ 220 Volt Brown Bakelite Valve Radio, with a directional aerial, manufactured in France in the 1950s (1956\/57)by \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVéchambre Frères.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eIt is being sold as a collectable, for display only,\u003c\/span\u003e as we have not been able to test it and it no longer meets modern H\u0026amp;S requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up as a 110v radio, it could be used as a 220\/240v using a separate transformer. It comes with its original vintage Radialva French 2-pin plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from with brown bakelite with a fabric grille and bakelite knobs\/buttons, the radio is in pretty good cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary of Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: \u003cspan\u003eVéchambre Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1956\/7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. Of Valves: 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: ~  kg unpacked \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWavebands: 2 x SW, LW, MW  (BE \/ OC \/ PO \/ GO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. Max. Dimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e29 x 19 x 16 cm \/ 11.4 x 7.5 x 6.3 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo brown bakelite knobs, one for volume control and the other for tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour white bakelite band selector buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stations are clearly marked in gold writing on the glass in front of the radio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nice and clear Radialva badge is present on the front \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cardboard back panel has a set of instructions, written in French, for using the transformer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are signs of discolouration, slight wear\/scuffing on the bakelite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe grille is slightly discoloured \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight loss of lettering on the white selector buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and lovely looking valve radio to use as home decor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSafety Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like 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\/span\u003e\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":"Véchambre Frères","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57462957965687,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/IMG_9182Vintage_Radialva_Super_AS57_110_220_Volt_Brown_Bakelite_Valve_Radio_1.jpg?v=1789744463","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/products\/vintage-radialva-super-as57-110-220-volt-brown-bakelite-valve-radio","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}