Battery Portables

We always have a selection of interesting battery portable receivers , mainly from the 1930's and 40's and of UK origin.

Please click the following links to view other battery portables that we have on offer:

Roberts Radio 1940's vintage battery portable

Vidor Lady Ann

K.B.Masterpiece Vintage Battery Receiver by Kloster-Brandes Ltd.

kbmasterpieceext.jpg (7989 bytes)This is an attractive, early 2 valve battery receiver, made in 1930 by Kloster-Brandes.The receiver is housed in a "walnut" bakelite case,with the cone loud-speaker built into the lid.Both LW and MW are available by switching and the receiver is tuned by a dial calibrated 0-100 deg.The set measures 7.25" x 7.25" x 7.25" when closed.Power requirements are 2volts LtT and approximately 90 volts HT (B+).In 1930 ,the price of the receiver was $52 dollars,but interestingly,smokers (heavy!)of Best Dark Virginia cigarettes,could obtain a set by sending in the coupons from no less than 5000 cigarettes.Seventy years kbmasterpieceopen.jpg (21087 bytes)later,these receivers have become desirable collector’s items.The price of this receiver is,which is in very good original condition and working order,is $495 US Dollars,which includes the cost of air freight to the USA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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