Before the advent of the Walkman, mobile phone or tablet the only way a you could hear the latest music while on the move was to own a portable transistor radio such as the item on offer here. Too big to fit in a pocket but small enough and lightweight to put in a small bag or held by it's leather strap handle, the teenager of the day could listen to the most recent chart tunes on the pirate radio stations. Being about 50 years old this radio still works although as it uses MW and LW being able to pick up stations is becoming more difficult as FM and DAB are utilised more today. This item comes in it's original packaging. The cardboard storage tray of which the corners are rubbed and the ends have discoloured fitted into a cardboard sleeve. The outer sleeve remains vivid blue with very basic text design, the cellophane covering is bubbling in places and there is some minor rubbing and creasing. The radio itself is in clean undamaged condition. It has a real black leather or leatherette covering with white stitching detail. The front is black plastic with grill and dial highlighted in a bright chrome - like finish. The back of the radio opens up to reveal the battery compartment and the inner workings composed of 10 transistors. Unfortuately the user guide and the ear phones are missing. Overall a really fantastic item for a collector of vintage radios, a collector of vintage electronics or part of a themed display perhaps in a museum.

***Batteries not included***

Date: c.1960's - 1970's
Maker: Empire
Made in Hong Kong

Dimensions (Box):  22.5cm x 13.5cm x 6cm
                 (Radio): 17cm x 10cm x 5cm