Summary
Astor '3-in-1' radiogram, comprising stereophonic record player, television receiver and am radio receiver, model R51G. It was made by Astor, a division of Electronic Industries Limited, in Melbourne, about 1966, and was designed by employee Hedley Sanders (1902-1993). The cabinet was made by Gainsborough.
Physical Description
Radiogram comprising record player, television and radio receiver, as well as a record storage compartment, housed in rectangular console cabinet of polished wood on four short legs. Television receiver has 25 inch (diagonal measurement) monochrome screen. Valve circuit. Turret tuner. Garrard model 1000 four-speed record player and changer. Single-band am radio tuner with Australian stations marked.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr David Sanders, 13 Apr 1994
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Manufacturer
Astor Electronics Pty Ltd (A Division of Electronic Industries Ltd), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1966
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Brand Names
Astor (Radiograms) , Astor (Radio Receivers) , Garrard (Radiograms) , Garrard (Radio Receivers)
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Overall Dimensions
45 cm (Length), 145 cm (Width), 77 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
450 mm (Length), 1450 mm (Width), 770 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Disc Phonographs, Radio Receivers, Radiograms, Television Receivers