50s Retro Vintage HEALING SCALES Bakelite Valve Radio The Very Best Mottled Brown Scales You Will Ever See Start Price AUD 19.99 Current Price AUD 1,568.00 Time Left - Bid Count 16 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Location Sydney, New South Wales See more about '50s Retro Vintage HEALING SCALES Bakelite Valve Radio ' Description ***Fantastic Early 1950's Healing 'Scales' Valve Radio*** this amazing HEALING 'Golden Voice' valve radio is in excellent used condition & is simply the very best example of this rarely seen model you will ever find rare & simply breathtaking, starburst like mottled brown bakelite case contrasting blue backed porthole style tuning dial with a striking flying saucer like centre classic & totally unique early 1950's retro styling & design known as the 'scales' that could also be wall mounted superb & amazing rich colours model 403E...original matching bakelite tuning knobs  in great working order a totally superb example of this classic radio...don't miss out...be assured you will never find one better measuring...24cm long...20cm high...18cm wide ( approx )   PLEASE NOTE...before listing i plugged the radio in & switched it on...the dial & valves inside all lit up...&...within about 40seconds ( warm up time ) it was working well with good sound...i was able to tune in 5 or so local stations which no doubt could be improved with a better/newer aerial...PLEASE REMEMBER though that this is an old electrical item & i can give no guarantees as to its continued working condition... i would also advise that if it were to be used daily that it be checked over by a professional to ensure 100% safety ( as should all vintage electrical items ) CONDITION...the radio is in excellent  condition...it appears complete with the dial...tuning knobs...speaker grill/cloth...cord & plug all present & in excellent condition. the case is excellent for its age...& i believe at some stage of its life it may have been professionally serviced/cleaned...it has no chips, cracks or repairs & the stunning mottled brown bakelite retains its original beautiful soft lustre...  overall this radio displays just superb & would be perfect feature in any room or valuable addition to any collection...this style of radio is featured on pages 208 & 211 of the new & exciting book on bakelite radios RADIO DAYS ( which is shown in picture 12 & not included in this auction but can be purchased by simply Checking out my other items! please read below for more details ) ......................................................................RADIO DAYS...................................................................... Finally, this is the book that bakelite radio collectors have been waiting for...it is beautiful, comprehensive, professionally produced and affordable. From 1932 to 1954...see all the models and all the sets in all their amazing colours. RADIO DAYS is a lavishly produced, beautifully presented 264 page hardcover book displaying over 400 radios in high quality photographs. There are 25 pages of text plus rare advertisements and memorabilia which complement the history of the bakelite radio in Australia. For the first time the major collectors in Australia brought their radios together to ensure all the models and all the variations could be properly photographed and presented together in this unique reference book. Bakelite radios are now recognised for their art deco styling and having a significant role in Australia’s history of industrial design, consumer marketing and mass production. RADIO DAYS is a unique photographic history of Australian bakelite radios and will become the standard reference for collectors. The book will be in selected shops in October, but first copies can be purchased now by simply Checking out my other items! The authors are bakelite radio collectors and the quality of the book and the price reflect their objective to highlight the charms of these wonderful domestic appliances of yesterday and give fellow collectors a book all can be proud of. At $89.99 plus postage and packing this is amazing value. A deluxe limited edition of 100 copies will also be available. Each is individually numbered and signed by the authors. It has a special cloth cover and a slipcase and comes with a limited edition A2 poster of all the models. At $330.00 plus P&P this is an investment for the serious collector...this too will be available via eBay...  ...........................................................................................................................................................................................   also if you are a radio collector or just have an interest in vintage radios this radio can happily be delivered FREE to the National Radio & Phono Fest in Canberra during September   Postage costs although specified as $1.00 above can only be determined at the end...OR...upon request...postage is stated as such only to make the item appear in all possible eBay searches for everyone to see...therefore postage costs will be higher than $1 & i will happily specify exact postage to any destination, just email me with your postcode or country PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURES BELOW...I AM NO EXPERT & HAVE DESCRIBED THE RADIO TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE...PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING & I WILL HAPPILY ANSWER A.S.A.P.   *****...A Fantastic Display Piece For The Collector Or Radio Enthusiast...***** Place a Bid!