McMichael Super Range Portable Four Radio receiver (The King's Radio)

The King's Radio. In leather case, has the inscription: 'This wireless set was supplied to HM King George V by H Jenks on 7th July 1930 and replaced by another of the same make.' Designed much like a picnic set and finished in lavish crocodile skin, the lid opened up which then turned into the loudspeaker. The public clamoured for the new portable set and McMichael took the easy option of naming the set 'The King's Radio'. This unique set was acquired from a private collector as part of a group of radios. This radio was shown to HM The Queen during her visit to Broadcasting House in April 2006.