Summary
Radiolette model R29 receiver, mantel pattern, made by Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd, in 1935.
Model R29 was made in 1935 and sold for 16 guineas; it was available in black or white cabinets. Its style is an upright mantle pattern with a bakelite case. It has five valves.
Model R28, made in 1934 in black only, was the first of the classic Art Deco so-called Empire State models that are so beloved by radio collectors.
Physical Description
Square illuminated tuning dial, with two control knobs below.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd., 27 Nov 1975
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Manufacturer
Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd (AWA), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1935
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Patentee
Australian Radio Technical Services & Patents Ltd, Australia, 1920
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Date Made
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Inscriptions
Serial No.A0010066. The number "1937" appears on a typed plastic label on rear. This is believed to be the donor's estimate of the date of manufacture. Small circular tag between controls on front reads "the Fisk AWA Radiolette". Another label on rear reads "no.5 this instrument was manufactured under license granted by Australian Radio Technical Services and patents limited ..... n.b. a post office license is neccessary", stamped "B8511". Patent label on back lists 21 Australian patents from 1920 to 1933 incorporated into design, and a similar number of New Zealand patents from 1919 to 1932. See original guarantee card and instruction booklet with RN 28360.
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Overall Dimensions
280 mm (Width), 180 mm (Depth), 280 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
280 mm (Length), 175 mm (Width), 275 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Not including cord
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Dimensions
280 mm (Length), 185 mm (Width), 284 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measurements are not inclusive of the cord.
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Keywords
Art Deco, Industrial Design, Innovation & Design, Inventions, Radio Receivers
