Collection

Ferranti Radio Receiver

Made:
1951 in United Kingdom
maker:
Ferranti Limited
Ferranti Radio Receiver Ferranti Ltd model 215 five-valve radio receiver
Ferranti Radio Receiver Ferranti Ltd model 215 five-valve radio receiver

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Ferranti Radio Receiver
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Ferranti Ltd model 215 five-valve radio receiver
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ferranti Limited model 215 five-valve radio receiver; contains Mallard valves.

Details

Category:
Radio Communication
Object Number:
Y1996.10.1049
Materials:
wood (unidentified), metal (unknown), glass and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 397 mm x 532 mm x 228 mm, 10.4
type:
radio receiver
credit:
Gift of Ferranti International Signal plc

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