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Mantle Radio 'Philips'

Philips
c. 1948
Subcollections
Retro Tech
Overview

Short wave mantle radio, rectangular with a curved edge. Dark brown Bakelite casing and brown woven grille cloth speakers, with decorative moulding.

Lineal Art Deco style mouldings, two recessed cream coloured lines on top and bottom, with raised "PHILIPS" manufacturers badge in shield shape with red circle at top centre front. Rectangular clear plastic station guide projecting from recessed area on top of radio with cream lettering denoting tuning areas with abbreviated Australian states on each side. White two phase electric cord extending from rear base with electric plug attached with three pins.

Radioplayer 113B

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-57-1985.4a-b
Item type
Objects
Themes
Communication
Material
Bakelite
Plywood
Wood
Width
190 mm
Height or length
270 mm
Depth
420 mm
Inscriptions and markings

'PHILIPS', 'PHILIPS/MODEL 113B'

Keywords
Radio
AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNOLOGY
Audio Appliances
Old Technology
Retro Tech
Place made
Australia
Year
c. 1948
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Last modified
Tuesday, 11 February, 2025
City of Wanneroo Museum Collections

City of Wanneroo Museum Collections

Dark brown, rectangular shaped, short wave mantle radio with clear plastic and yellow station selector on the top. Open grid with diamond pattern in the centre, filled with light brown cloth.
Short wave mantle radio, rectangular with a curved edge. Dark brown Bakelite casing and brown woven grille cloth speakers, with decorative moulding.

Lineal Art Deco style mouldings, two recessed cream coloured lines on top and bottom, with raised "PHILIPS" manufacturers badge in shield shape with red circle at top centre front. Rectangular clear plastic station guide projecting from recessed area on top of radio with cream lettering denoting tuning areas with abbreviated Australian states on each side. White two phase electric cord extending from rear base with electric plug attached with three pins.

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