Toshiba transistor radio

Tokyo Shibaura Electric Company

1957

Transistor radio, Toshiba 6TR-127, metal / plastic / leather / electronic components, designed and made by Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co Ltd, Kawasaki, Japan, 1957

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A vintage Toshiba transistor radio in a green leather-like case with a silver speaker grille and a leather strap. The radio has visible controls and text on its front. Transistor radio, Toshiba 6TR-127, metal / plastic / leather / electronic components, designed and made by Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co Ltd, Kawasaki, Japan, 1957 Portable transistor radio with green leather covered masonite case and matching handle with metal buckle. A circular speaker is mounted on the face with a metal grille. The Toshiba badge in is the middle of grille. A switch to the lower right front is marked for three positions/functions - OFF HI LOW. Two wheel controls for volume and tuning are located at either end of the tuning dial on the top. The radio stands on four metal studs. The back opens up to reveal the interior