1955
This 4 valve portable radio was manufactured in 1950 by Pye Ltd. The set switched on and off when the lid was opened and closed. A frame aerial was also hidden inside the lid. The radio received on the Medium and Long wavebands. The suitcase style wooden cabinet is covered with a blue simulated crocodile skin Rexine material.
The retail-selling price for this model was £11.11s.0d plus purchase tax.

Did you know...
The average working wage in 1950 was £4.19s.14d for a 47 hour week.

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