Upcoming auctions
1 / 8

To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.

live November 21 | 03:00 PM
Dutch auction company

435 - Lot of thirteen vintage miniature germanium and crystal radios, predominantly in their original illustrated cardboard packaging. The group includes a variety of Japanese-made portable receivers and early miniature radio designs. 1 - Germanium Radio - Small blue and yellow illustrated box with geometric design. 2 - Lark Germanium Radio - Yellow and orange original box with illustrated figure. 3 - Lark Radio - Turquoise and yellow illustrated box with radio graphic. 4 - Astra Radio - Long red and yellow illustrated cardboard box. 5 - Armac Radio - Small radio in transparent retail packaging. 6 - Germanium Compass Radio - Blue and red original box, first example. 7 - Germanium Compass Radio - Blue and red original box, second example. 8 - Miniman M-702 Germanium Radio - Red and green original cardboard box. 9 - Miniman MG-302 Germanium Radio - Red and green original cardboard box. 10 - Aiwa AR-100 Germanium Radio - Black and yellow illustrated original box. 11 - Shield RA-277 Germanium Radio - Blue and yellow original box, marked 'With One Ear Receiver, Antenna & Earth Wire'. 12 - Union GR-84 Germanium Radio - Orange and red original cardboard box, marked 'Made in Japan'. 13 - Union Germanium Radio - Second example in red and orange original cardboard box. Also included is a Crystal Receiver and Tuner Unit in its original cardboard box, incorporating a germanium crystal diode and covering two wavebands. An interesting Lot of early miniature radios, combining colourful original packaging, Japanese electronic design and germanium receiver technology. The examples are of particular interest to collectors of vintage crystal and miniature radios. The original boxes show varying degrees of age-related wear, discolouration, creasing and storage marks. The working condition of the novelty radios has not been verified. Please use the provided photographs to assess their apparent working and visual condition. The stated dimensions are approximate and refer to the items placed as closely together as possible as a group, and the weight refers to the group as a whole. Dimensions (H x W x D): 21 x 23 x 22 cm. Weight: 2 kg. Location: Dutch Auction Company, Tilburg, The Netherlands.

Starting price

€50

The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.

Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.

The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.

Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Estimation

€120 - 240

Sale fees

28%

Lot of thirteen vintage miniature germanium and crystal radios, predominantly in their original illustrated cardboard packaging. The group includes a variety of Japanese-made portable receivers and early miniature radio designs. 1 - Germanium Radio - Small blue and yellow illustrated box with geometric design. 2 - Lark Germanium Radio - Yellow and orange original box with illustrated figure. 3 - Lark Radio - Turquoise and yellow illustrated box with radio graphic. 4 - Astra Radio - Long red and yellow illustrated cardboard box. 5 - Armac Radio - Small radio in transparent retail packaging. 6 - Germanium Compass Radio - Blue and red original box, first example. 7 - Germanium Compass Radio - Blue and red original box, second example. 8 - Miniman M-702 Germanium Radio - Red and green original cardboard box. 9 - Miniman MG-302 Germanium Radio - Red and green original cardboard box. 10 - Aiwa AR-100 Germanium Radio - Black and yellow illustrated original box. 11 - Shield RA-277 Germanium Radio - Blue and yellow original box, marked 'With One Ear Receiver, Antenna & Earth Wire'. 12 - Union GR-84 Germanium Radio - Orange and red original cardboard box, marked 'Made in Japan'. 13 - Union Germanium Radio - Second example in red and orange original cardboard box. Also included is a Crystal Receiver and Tuner Unit in its original cardboard box, incorporating a germanium crystal diode and covering two wavebands. An interesting Lot of early miniature radios, combining colourful original packaging, Japanese electronic design and germanium receiver technology. The examples are of particular interest to collectors of vintage crystal and miniature radios. The original boxes show varying degrees of age-related wear, discolouration, creasing and storage marks. The working condition of the novelty radios has not been verified. Please use the provided photographs to assess their apparent working and visual condition. The stated dimensions are approximate and refer to the items placed as closely together as possible as a group, and the weight refers to the group as a whole. Dimensions (H x W x D): 21 x 23 x 22 cm. Weight: 2 kg. Location: Dutch Auction Company, Tilburg, The Netherlands.

Auction details

Jukebox & Arcade Auction
Saturday, November 21
03:00 PM
Ringbaan Noord 5
5013 AE Tilburg, Netherlands

Auction house

Dutch auction company +31 6 41 57 10 68 info@dutchauctioncompany.com
On Drouot for 5 years avec More than 8,000 lots published

Delivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.

Delivery Options

Log in or create an account to learn more about your delivery options for this sale!