1961
Also known as “The Sobellete” or the jelly mould. Introduced in 1949 and available in five different colours in a ribbed style bakelite case. The radio was able to switch and tune on the long and medium wavebands. An internal ferrite rod aerial was also featured for easy radio reception.
The retail-selling price was £9.19s.6d including purchase tax.
Did you know...
The average working wage in 1949 was £4.14s0d for a 47 hour week.