Europhon Adriano Rampoldi - Radio Bottiglia Radio - Multiple models

Novelty Radio / Space Age Pop Design
Lot of two Europhon advertising radios in the shape of Cynar and VoV bottles – Italy, 1960s, + one two-way radio - Cynar Radio
These are products nicknamed “talking objects” that Europhon had in its catalogue in the mid-1960s. Ashtrays, lamps, bottles… all with a dual function related to the electronics of the time, a field in which Europhon was particularly well known.
This is a rare and fascinating lot comprising two radios + one vintage advertising two-way radio. Made in Italy and distinguished by their unusual bottle shape, in this case that of the famous Cynar aperitif and Vov.
These original promotional objects bring together Italian industrial design, advertising history, and period radio technology. The bottle silhouette, dark body, distinctive red cap, and Cynar label—and the identical design for the Vov—make these radios instantly recognizable and particularly decorative. They were often given as gifts to distributors and bars.
In fact, in the 1960s, Italian advertising stood out for the creativity and originality of its promotional giveaways. These radios are therefore an interesting example of how a commercial product could be transformed into a design and collectible object.

Manufacturer: Europhon
Period: presumed to be the 1960s
Advertised brands: Cynar and Vov
Type: 2 transistor advertising radios (“talking objects”) in the shape of bottles (Cynar and VoV)
Type: 1 Cynar two-way radio
Operation: all three bottles show signs of life, but they crackle; since they use AM, they can no longer receive any signals (this type of transmission is now obsolete).
They definitely need a specialist servicing and a few minor repairs

All three radios work, although the sound is very faint and crackly. They require 4 AA 1.5 V batteries. They show the usual signs of age, but their cosmetic condition is as shown in the photos.
No cracks, scratches, or anything of the sort. The labels are slightly coming unstuck, but nothing more.
As can be seen in the pictures, the two Cynar radios are different models, one of which is extremely rare and was produced in a very limited run. The two-way radio’s antenna has come off and would be best replaced, as it is the only damaged part. It is from a slightly later period than the first one, which can easily be seen from the label on the back.
All the pictures clearly show their condition and the state they are in.

As mentioned, they respond to an electrical impulse, but at a very low volume (they crackle), and are perfectly intact, with no scratches or cracks. Difficult to find in this condition.

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