VINTAGE 1930's PHILCO 444 Cathedral BAKELITE RADIO (Non Practical)

Dubbed the "People's Set" by its maker, the British Philco Model 444 was designed for economy. Somewhat like the German Volksempfänger, it was an appliance for the masses, in an age when radio was becoming a true mass medium.

The 444 sold in 1936 for £6 6s, which equates to roughly £320 in today's money. That may not sound cheap, but most British radios of the time were even more costly, beyond the reach of many workers.

This is a large, imposing tabletop radio, about the same size as classic cathedrals such as the Philco 90. The cabinet is made of Bakelite - a material that was cheaper than wood in 1930s Great Britain.

Prop ID: 3532

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Age: 1936

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