Tesla - Talisman 308U Tube radio
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Selected by Ariel Cabello
Holds dual bachelor's degrees in electronics and physics with 20 years in audio engineering.
Estimate € 280 - € 350
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Tesla Talisman 308U tube radio, manufactured in 1956, in very good physical condition and not tested functionally, includes a power cord, with Bakelite housing and dimensions 190 mm high, 320 mm wide, 150 mm deep and a weight of 2600 g.
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Description from the seller
Up for auction is one of the most iconic and highly sought-after design classics of the 20th century: the Tesla Talisman 308U tube radio, manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the early 1950s .
Famous for its aerodynamic, teardrop "Streamline Moderne / Art Deco" shape, this model is a true masterpiece of vintage industrial design.
-Cosmetic Condition:
Excellent / Collector's Grade: The deep burgundy-brown Bakelite housing retains a beautiful gloss with no cracks, fractures, or missing parts.
The distinctive station dial with the glowing Tesla emblem design is crisp, clear, and perfectly preserved.
Please review the detailed photos carefully, as they represent the exact condition of the item.
Technical Condition & Testing:
Powers on: The radio powers up when connected to the mains; internal tubes heat up and light up as expected.
Reception untested: As this model is equipped exclusively with vintage AM bands (Short Wave, Medium Wave, and Long Wave) and does not have FM, signal reception has not been fully tested due to the lack of local AM broadcasts in the area.
Offered as a preserved collector’s piece / partially tested (powers on).
Technical Specifications:
Brand / Manufacturer: Tesla (Czechoslovakia)
Model: Talisman 308U
Period: Circa 1953
Material: Polished Bakelite housing
Bands: MW (Medium Wave), LW (Long Wave), SW (Short Wave)
Operating Voltage: Universal AC/DC (110–220V)
Up for auction is one of the most iconic and highly sought-after design classics of the 20th century: the Tesla Talisman 308U tube radio, manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the early 1950s .
Famous for its aerodynamic, teardrop "Streamline Moderne / Art Deco" shape, this model is a true masterpiece of vintage industrial design.
-Cosmetic Condition:
Excellent / Collector's Grade: The deep burgundy-brown Bakelite housing retains a beautiful gloss with no cracks, fractures, or missing parts.
The distinctive station dial with the glowing Tesla emblem design is crisp, clear, and perfectly preserved.
Please review the detailed photos carefully, as they represent the exact condition of the item.
Technical Condition & Testing:
Powers on: The radio powers up when connected to the mains; internal tubes heat up and light up as expected.
Reception untested: As this model is equipped exclusively with vintage AM bands (Short Wave, Medium Wave, and Long Wave) and does not have FM, signal reception has not been fully tested due to the lack of local AM broadcasts in the area.
Offered as a preserved collector’s piece / partially tested (powers on).
Technical Specifications:
Brand / Manufacturer: Tesla (Czechoslovakia)
Model: Talisman 308U
Period: Circa 1953
Material: Polished Bakelite housing
Bands: MW (Medium Wave), LW (Long Wave), SW (Short Wave)
Operating Voltage: Universal AC/DC (110–220V)
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Tesla
Model
Talisman 308U
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord
Serial number
604366
Year of manufacture
1956
Weight
2600 g
Functional condition
Not tested
Height
190 mm
Width
320 mm
Depth
150 mm
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