Manufactured by Murphy in 1946 this radio had quite an innovative slim-line cabinet design for its time. A baffle board was mounted inside to improve the sound quality. A strong metal back was also fitted incorporating a wall-mounting bracket. This radio had one of the most advanced designs and featured in a display of the Council of industrial designs ‘Britain can make it’ exhibition of 1946.

The retail-selling price for this model was £31.11s.1d inc. purchase tax.

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The average working wage in 1946 was £4.0s.10d for a 48 hour week.
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