Beautiful "His Master's Voice" Tube Radio, 1950s. Model 1122. 220 V

Beautiful "His Master's Voice" Tube Radio, 1950s. Model 1122. 220 V

Beautiful "His Master's Voice" Tube Radio, 1950s. Model 1122. With Dual Dial and "Magic Eye." Works perfectly at 220 V. Manufactured for the Spanish market. This is a beautiful and original English radio from the 1950s, manufactured by the prestigious brand His Master's Voice (His Master's Voice-HMV, also known as Marconi) in Hayes, Middlesex. The aesthetics of this radio, Model 1122, will undoubtedly surprise many lovers of vintage appliances, as it features a futuristic design that is quite different from the aesthetic norms of radios of that era.

Precisely for that reason, this radio has a unique charm and appeal, which, combined with its perfect working condition and excellent preservation, makes it a true collector's item. On the front panel, we can see the brand's famous circular logo, bearing the inscription "Compañía del Gramófono - Soc. An. Española."

In addition to its beautiful craftsmanship, this radio also features a dual dial with built-in lighting. It is equipped with a superheterodyne receiver, which improves its tuning quality compared to earlier tuned radio frequency receivers. It supports reception of OM, OL, and OC waves and features a permanent-magnet dynamic speaker. The wood is in excellent condition, combining two types of light-colored veneers on the front and sides. The dial, located at the bottom and featuring a red background, is another elegant detail worth noting.

The back of the radio, made of black-stained wood veneer, features decorative diamond-shaped cutouts to facilitate ventilation of the mechanism. It bears a series of inscriptions: at the top, we can see the registration number 861813, along with the logo and brand name; and at the bottom, the various inputs and applications. There is also a white plate with the license description. The internal mechanisms are vintage and appear somewhat worn, but are in perfect working order. A touch of vintage charm adds to all the details of this beautiful radio, whose design and quality will make it stand out in any collection worth its salt.

Radio dimensions: 500 mm wide x 345 mm tall.