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Murphy A146CM

Radio
1948 (made)
Artist/Maker
Murphy Radio Ltd. (manufacturers)
Russell, R. D. (designer)
Place of origin
Welwyn Garden City (made)

Veneered wood radio made on the baffle board principle, the edges being bent forward at 15 degree angle, forming 'vanes' wider at the top than at the bottom, causing the centre section to be slightly pyramidal and to lean backwards from the vertical. "Rose window" with chamfered edge in centre of wireless round the loudspeaker.


Object details

Categories
Entertainment & Leisure
Household Objects
Furniture
Audio Equipment
Electrical Appliances
Object type
Radio
Titles
  • Murphy A146CM (manufacturer's title)
  • Baffle Board (popular title)
Materials and techniques
walnut-veneered wooden case, perspex, other plastics
Walnut
Acrylic
Veneering
Brief description
Radio, model A146; Murphy Radio Ltd., designed by R.D. Russell; Welwyn Garden City, 1948
Physical description
Veneered wood radio made on the baffle board principle, the edges being bent forward at 15 degree angle, forming 'vanes' wider at the top than at the bottom, causing the centre section to be slightly pyramidal and to lean backwards from the vertical. "Rose window" with chamfered edge in centre of wireless round the loudspeaker.
Dimensions
  • Height: 66.5cm
  • Width: 81.5cm
  • Depth: 22.8cm
Measurements taken from paper records - not checked on object.
Production typeMass produced
Object history
Purchased by the Circulation Department in 1975, from Stephen Cohn [75/1804]. On entry to the Museum its condition was noted as 'good, slight scratches on edges and face'.
Historical context
In 1949, this model would have retailed for £28 12s 9d.
Bibliographic reference
Hogben, Carol, The Wireless Show!: 130 classic radio receivers, 1920s to 1950s, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1977
Other number
45704 - serial number
Collection
Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number
CIRC.411-1975

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Record createdDecember 21, 2007
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O142229/murphy-a146cm-radio-russell-r-d/
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