Australian Art Deco AWA Fisk Fret & Foot Bakelite Valve Radio C1937
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:19399054 |
Please note- We can post this however Pick up is welcome from our Hawthorn East Location Cash on pick up appreciated please.The Iconic Fisk Radiolette AWA Fret and Foot mantel radio, brown Bakelite with mottled fret work and feet, circa 1937. Bakelite case and knobs, square dial with chrome bezel surround. The bakelite case is in excellent condition with no chipping or cracks. Radio in good working order. The case measures approx 33.5cm in height, width 30.5cm depth 21cm plus knobs et...c.Weight approx 8 KilosFret and Foot was not the official AWA name for the classic Fisk Tombstone Radiolette but they are unique with a cabinet of a square block of Bakelite along Art Deco lines with curved edges which are complemented by a contrasting colour, Asian influenced speaker grill fret and Lion’s paws as feet.The unique design is a tribute to the Bakelite designer’s art of the era which made them very appealing to worldwide collectors.They are now known colloquially as the AWA Radiolette, Fret and Foot series of radios.The definitive breakdown of vital info on this classic Australia radio can be found herehttps://www.radiomuseum.org/r/amalgamate_radiolette_33.htmlWe have listed several other pieces of jewellery, silver, decorative art and collectables. Please refer to our other listings, we can combine postage costs to save you money. Australian Art Deco AWA Fisk Fret & Foot Bakelite Valve Radio c1937
