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EKCO - Modello AD65 del 1935 - Reproduction Radio
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EKCO - Modello AD65 del 1935 - Reproduction Radio

Radio inglese EKCO AD65 del 1935, modello in miniatura. Riproduzione a transistor del famosissimo modello degli anni 30. Perfettamente funzionante. Ottime condizioni. Il ricevitore radio EKCO AD65 è stato un'icona dell'Art Design e rappresenta una delle forme più riconoscibili del design "round radio" in stile Art Déco degli anni '20 e '30, reso possibile dall'uso della bachelite, la prima plastica utilizzata per le custodie delle radio. Combinata con un riempitivo di farina di legno, la fenoloformaldeide, nota con il nome commerciale "bachelite" dal nome del suo inventore Leo Baekeland, formava una plastica modellabile utile, con ottime proprietà di isolamento elettrico. La radio EKCO AD65 era un ricevitore domestico TRF (Tuned Radio Frequency) a quattro valvole con custodia circolare in bachelite. Le radio TRF erano solitamente alimentate a batteria e, poiché queste erano costose, la radio veniva solitamente accesa solo per ascoltare un programma specifico. La sintonizzazione era un processo complicato, tanto che si consigliava agli ascoltatori di accendere l'apparecchio 10 o 20 minuti prima dell'inizio del programma, per avere il tempo sufficiente per sintonizzarsi. Un gioiello raro e irresistibile, perfetto per gli amanti del vintage che desiderano arricchire la propria collezione con un pezzo unico. —————————- English EKCO AD65 radio miniature model. Transistor reproduction of the very famous model from the 1930s. In perfect working order. Excellent condition. Model AD36 was made by E. K. Cole Limited, Southend-on-Sea in England in 1935. The EKCO AD65 broadcast radio receiver was an iconic Art Design and is one of the most recognisable forms of the Art Deco-style ‘round radio’ design from the 1920s and 1930s, made possible through the use of Bakelite, the first plastic to be used for radio cases. When combined with a wood flour filler, phenol formaldehyde, known by its trade name 'Bakelite' after its inventor Leo Baekeland, formed a useful mouldable plastic, with very good electrical insulating properties. The EKCO AD65 radio was a four-valve TRF (Tuned Radio Frequency) domestic receiver in a circular Bakelite case. TRF radios were usually battery powered, and as the batteries were costly, the radio was normally only turned on to listen to a specific programme. Tuning was a complicated process, so much so that listeners were advised to switch their sets on 10 or 20 minutes before the programme started to allow sufficient time to tune in. A rare and irresistible gem, perfect for vintage lovers looking to enrich their collection with a unique piece.

No. 99482424

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EKCO - Modello AD65 del 1935 - Reproduction Radio

EKCO - Modello AD65 del 1935 - Reproduction Radio

Radio inglese EKCO AD65 del 1935, modello in miniatura. Riproduzione a transistor del famosissimo modello degli anni 30. Perfettamente funzionante. Ottime condizioni.

Il ricevitore radio EKCO AD65 è stato un'icona dell'Art Design e rappresenta una delle forme più riconoscibili del design "round radio" in stile Art Déco degli anni '20 e '30, reso possibile dall'uso della bachelite, la prima plastica utilizzata per le custodie delle radio. Combinata con un riempitivo di farina di legno, la fenoloformaldeide, nota con il nome commerciale "bachelite" dal nome del suo inventore Leo Baekeland, formava una plastica modellabile utile, con ottime proprietà di isolamento elettrico.

La radio EKCO AD65 era un ricevitore domestico TRF (Tuned Radio Frequency) a quattro valvole con custodia circolare in bachelite. Le radio TRF erano solitamente alimentate a batteria e, poiché queste erano costose, la radio veniva solitamente accesa solo per ascoltare un programma specifico. La sintonizzazione era un processo complicato, tanto che si consigliava agli ascoltatori di accendere l'apparecchio 10 o 20 minuti prima dell'inizio del programma, per avere il tempo sufficiente per sintonizzarsi.

Un gioiello raro e irresistibile, perfetto per gli amanti del vintage che desiderano arricchire la propria collezione con un pezzo unico.

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English EKCO AD65 radio miniature model. Transistor reproduction of the very famous model from the 1930s. In perfect working order. Excellent condition.

Model AD36 was made by E. K. Cole Limited, Southend-on-Sea in England in 1935.

The EKCO AD65 broadcast radio receiver was an iconic Art Design and is one of the most recognisable forms of the Art Deco-style ‘round radio’ design from the 1920s and 1930s, made possible through the use of Bakelite, the first plastic to be used for radio cases. When combined with a wood flour filler, phenol formaldehyde, known by its trade name 'Bakelite' after its inventor Leo Baekeland, formed a useful mouldable plastic, with very good electrical insulating properties.

The EKCO AD65 radio was a four-valve TRF (Tuned Radio Frequency) domestic receiver in a circular Bakelite case. TRF radios were usually battery powered, and as the batteries were costly, the radio was normally only turned on to listen to a specific programme. Tuning was a complicated process, so much so that listeners were advised to switch their sets on 10 or 20 minutes before the programme started to allow sufficient time to tune in.

A rare and irresistible gem, perfect for vintage lovers looking to enrich their collection with a unique piece.

Final bid
€ 20
Ariel Cabello
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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