Streamlined Bakelite Tesla Talisman Radio, 1950s
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Streamlined Bakelite Tesla Talisman Radio, 1950s
US$675.35Asking Price
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Talisman Radio by the Tesla company from the 1950s. A compact tabletop receiver in a streamlined design fondly referred to as the "moped tank" style, very reminiscent of the design language of renowned industrial designer Raymond Loewy. The radio was manufactured in Czechoslovakia. It has 3 knobs on the front panel that can be used to search for the station. The large display shows which stations are available. There are different cities of the world and a regulator displayed. The radio is fully functional and is in perfect condition. The radio was manufactured by the Tesla company. Tesla was founded in 1921 under the name Elektra in Prague and specialized in tube manufacturing. After World War II, it was merged with 16 other companies to form a state-owned corporation that primarily supplied socialist countries under the Tesla name. The model is called Talisman 308U and was produced from 1953-1958.Details
- CreatorTesla (Designer)
- DimensionsHeight: 7.88 in. (20 cm)Width: 11.82 in. (30 cm)Depth: 7.88 in. (20 cm)
- StyleMid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of OriginCzech Republic
- Period
- Date of Manufacture1950
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good condition Comes with a book about tesla (written in german).
- Seller LocationHamburg, DE
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU3958324361802
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