This 5 Valve AC mains superhet table model was manufactured by Murphy in 1938. The cabinet surface is covered in a light French walnut veneer. This radio featured 3 reception wavebands, medium, long and shortwave selected by means of a rotary switch. Extension sockets at the rear were provided for gram pick-up, speaker, aerial and earth connections.
The retail-selling price was £9.10s.0d including purchase tax.
Did you know...
The average working wage in 1938 was £1.14s.8d for a 50.2 hour week.
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