Unda - S.A. COMO Tube radio
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Unda S.A. COMO table valve radio from Italy, dating to the late 1930s/early 1940s with a veneered wooden cabinet and original front grille, dimensions 52 cm wide by 26 cm high by 20 cm deep, weight 7 kg, not tested for operation, one item with no extras.
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Description from the seller
Type: Tabletop valve radio / AM receiver
Manufacturer: S.A. C.O.M.O. (Costruzioni Orologi e Apparecchi Meccanici / Radio COMO)
Country of production: Italy
Era: Late 1930s / Early 1940s
Moveable material: Wood veneered with period finishes
Working state: Not tested / To restore (The radio powers on, the circuit receives power and the tubes heat up / buzz, but being not a technician and lacking an antenna it has not been tested for station reception. Sold as a vintage collectible object, for display or for restoration)
Aesthetic conditions: Good overall condition with signs of age (see photo gallery)
Detailed description: Splendid and rare example of a vintage vacuum-tube radio produced by the historic Italian manufacturer S.A. C.O.M.O. around the late 1930s to early 1940s.
This receiver represents a piece of Italian radiotechnical design history of the period. The shaped wooden cabinet features the typical lines of the era, with an integrated front grille and the original dial scale perfectly preserved and legible.
Conditions and Details:
Appearance: The wooden cabinet is solid and structurally intact, with natural patina and light signs of wear related to age. The grille fabric, knobs, and dial scale are original.
Electronics / Mechanics: The appliance has not been voltage-tested for safety reasons and to preserve the integrity of the original internal components (tubes and era capacitors). It is sold as a collectible object, for display or for a conservatively/functional restoration project.
Integrity: Components and case visibly preserved in original condition without invasive modern restoration.
Object of notable collectible interest, perfect for enthusiasts of Italian vintage radios, corporate museums, or as a charming vintage furniture accessory.
Type: Tabletop valve radio / AM receiver
Manufacturer: S.A. C.O.M.O. (Costruzioni Orologi e Apparecchi Meccanici / Radio COMO)
Country of production: Italy
Era: Late 1930s / Early 1940s
Moveable material: Wood veneered with period finishes
Working state: Not tested / To restore (The radio powers on, the circuit receives power and the tubes heat up / buzz, but being not a technician and lacking an antenna it has not been tested for station reception. Sold as a vintage collectible object, for display or for restoration)
Aesthetic conditions: Good overall condition with signs of age (see photo gallery)
Detailed description: Splendid and rare example of a vintage vacuum-tube radio produced by the historic Italian manufacturer S.A. C.O.M.O. around the late 1930s to early 1940s.
This receiver represents a piece of Italian radiotechnical design history of the period. The shaped wooden cabinet features the typical lines of the era, with an integrated front grille and the original dial scale perfectly preserved and legible.
Conditions and Details:
Appearance: The wooden cabinet is solid and structurally intact, with natural patina and light signs of wear related to age. The grille fabric, knobs, and dial scale are original.
Electronics / Mechanics: The appliance has not been voltage-tested for safety reasons and to preserve the integrity of the original internal components (tubes and era capacitors). It is sold as a collectible object, for display or for a conservatively/functional restoration project.
Integrity: Components and case visibly preserved in original condition without invasive modern restoration.
Object of notable collectible interest, perfect for enthusiasts of Italian vintage radios, corporate museums, or as a charming vintage furniture accessory.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Unda
Model
S.A. COMO
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
7 kg
Functional condition
Not tested
Height
26 cm
Width
52 cm
Depth
20 cm
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