Rare Retro Vintage PHILIPS Green Bakelite Valve Radio A Superb & Very Rare Green 1950s Philips Minstrel Start Price AUD 19.99 Current Price AUD 420.00 Time Left - Bid Count 14 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 'Rare Retro Vintage PHILIPS Green Bakelite Valve Radio ' Description   ***Fantastic PHILIPS Green Bakelite Valve Radio*** this amazing very early 1950's Philips valve radio is in excellent used condition & one of the rarest & best examples of this model you will ever find   rare & simply superb green bakelite case contrasting clear speaker grill/tuning dial & original 'PHILIPS' centre badge classic & fantastic 1950's styling & design stunning rich eyecatching colours not in full working order ( see below ) measuring...27cm long...19cm high...13cm wide ( approx )   PLEASE NOTE...before listing i plugged the radio in & switched it on...the dial & valves inside all lit up... i was able to hear humming, but was unable to tune any stations...it appears that the dial string has broken & simply needs to be replaced as when i tried to tune in stations the dial needle didn't move ...therefore the radio is NOT in full working order & is sold "as is" & requiring electronic restoration... the internals do however appear all clean & complete & an overhaul by a professional service person would see working order easily restored CONDITION...the radio is in excellent condition...with the dial...tuning knobs...speaker grill...Philips centre badge...cord & plug...all present & in great condition... the case is simply in the most excellent condition...with the exception of some deterioration to the original thick cardboard style back plate which is easily replaced if desired ( but not even seen when on display anyway )...this stunning radio has no chips, cracks, repairs & the bakelite retains its original beautiful soft lustre... 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 ~~*~~ overall this radio displays just superb & would be perfect feature in any room or valuable addition to any collection...this model is featured on pages 220 - 221 of the new & exciting book on bakelite radios RADIO DAYS ( which is 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...  ...........................................................................................................................................................................................    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 searhes 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 Superb Display Piece For The Collector Or Radio Enthusiast*** Place a Bid!