Ekco type U29 AC/DC broadcast radio receiver, c. 1950

Made:
1950 in Southend-on-Sea
maker:
E K Cole Limited
Ekco AC/DC broadcast receiver, type U29, c. 1950

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Ekco AC/DC broadcast receiver, type U29, c. 1950
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Ekco type U29 AC/DC broadcast radio receiver, c. 1950

A compact AC/DC mains two-band table radio in a bakelite cabinet. Released in June 1946, it cost just over £16 including £2 18s 8d purchase tax.

Details

Category:
Radio Communication
Object Number:
1973-430
Materials:
bakelite
type:
radio receiver
credit:
Swaine, C.H.C.