IRRADIO - PENNY - MILANO 1958 - DESIGN OBJECT - VERY RARE Tube radio

Rarissima Irradio Penny of 1958, elegant Italian valve radio with medium and short wave reception. Its strong point is undoubtedly the front, characterized by a wonderful chromed grille with a geometric design, perfectly matched to the cream-colored cabinet. In the center of the speaker scale lies the most distinctive detail: a small female figure singing into a microphone, visible through a sort of little window carved into the chromed structure. An original and evocative element that perfectly recalls the famous Irradio slogan: “The voice that enchants.” The speaker scale, with numerous international cities and stations, completes a typically Fifties design, rich in details yet elegant and compact at the same time. A model that appears very rarely on the market and that deserves the attention of collectors. A particular specimen, recognizable at first glance and difficult to find at auction with these characteristics. Technical specifications of the radio: • Brand: Irradio • Model: Penny • Made in: Italy - Milan • Year of manufacture: 1958 • Wave bands: Medium wave (MW) and Short wave (SW) • Dimensions (LxHxD): 24 x 14 x 11 cm • Operating voltages: 110-220 Volts ⸻ CONDITIONS: The radio presents itself in good aesthetic condition, with normal signs of aging compatible with the object's age. The photographs show in detail the state of preservation of the cabinet, the front, the speaker scale, the top, the back and the interior and constitute an integral part of the description. OPERATION: The radio powers on. It has not been possible to verify reception of stations, as in Italy national radio broadcasts on short, medium and long waves have been discontinued. Any reception of foreign broadcasters or other signals may vary depending on the area, propagation conditions and the antenna used. INFORMATIVE NOTE: This is an original vintage radio device, offered as a collectible and display item, in respect of its historical nature. Being a device manufactured several decades ago, it has not undergone a full technical overhaul nor checks or adjustments according to current electrical safety standards required for products newly marketed. Before any use connected to the mains, it is recommended to have it inspected and secured by qualified personnel. Simply turning on the device does not attest to the full functioning of all its components or to a verified electrical safety. We invite you to carefully view the description and images, which constitute an integral part of the listing.

Estimate:$309.43

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