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1948 FRENCH SHORTWAVE RADIO

In 1948, Truman signs the Marshal plan to rebuild Europe, Gandhi begins his famous fast,  Albert Camus publishes The Plague. You would have heard it all on this vintage radio. It shows the design influence of the jet age that was unfolding in the news it received. In fact it is still in working order in the internet age. Quite an evocative piece.

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SNR XCELSIOR 52 WORLD WIDE LONG & SHORTWAVE RADIO FROM 1952

This extraordinary radio SNR (Societe Nouvelle Radioelectrique) of Paris France features five bands (including three spread bands of shortwave, longwave and broadcast) within a trapezial shaped plastic cabinet with a brilliant, faux lizard or snakeskin finish which is in excellent condition.  It appears that all or most of the internal hardware is original, aside from a new U.S. standard electrical wiring and plug.  It is not currently working, but could no doubt be brought to good working order after professional servicing.  Weighs 21.4 lbs.