You are bidding on a Marconi vintage RAF military valve radio.

This receiver was manufactured by Marconi. I always assumed it was a classic R1155 wartime receiver
as used in the Lancaster Bomber and many other British bomber aircraft.
In fact it has the part number AD8882B. After a bit of research I have discovered that this was a pre-production run of the R1155,
probably built around 1939/1940. As such it is probably a lot rarer than the usual R1155

I bought this intending it to be a restoration project but sadly I have realised I just don't have the time, so here it is (reluctantly) on eBay.

As with many of these receivers it has had its direction finding unit removed to make way for a mains transformer/power supply.
I would assume therefore that it will run on standard UK 240 volt mains.
I have never powered this receiver up. It is sold as seen, with no guarantee that it works.
Needless to say, mains powered valve receivers generate high voltages which can be lethal.
If you don't know exactly what you are doing then you should not connect it to the mains electricity supply!

The internal condition is fair. It looks like a professional job has been made of the mains power supply,
with a hefty mains transformer and nice cable tidying and installation (see photos).

The case and fascia have seen better days.
The dial perspex is yellowed and a little opaque.
The tuning mechanism works fine.
The paint on the case is flaking.
There are rusty screws and other parts on the front panel.
Mechanically it all seems sound.

Would make an excellent restoration project for someone who has the time.

Below are a few pictures.
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