Radio Heritage Store © - Art Deco Australian Vintage Wireless Medallions
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"This unique series really had to be done. Generations beyond ours simply have to have something to remind them when the radios we love and know now are long gone."
Stephen Savell, Radio Historian, Australian Vintage Wireless
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We've secured a limited number of a remarkable collectors set - 12 exquisite Art Deco Australian Vintage Wireless medallions. They're available now on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Each beautifully engraved medallion features a famous Australian vintage radio set from the wonderful Art Deco 1930's period.
Only 300 individually numbered sets were produced. The dies have been destroyed. Many have been snapped up by Australian collectors already and we're delighted to now offer a small number of complete sets to just a few Art Deco and vintage radio collectors in other parts of the world.
Imagine having 12 of the most beautiful Australian Vintage Wireless medallions in your own collection. You'll be one of just 300 fortunate collectors worldwide able to enjoy the fine details of the wonderful radio sets which originally graced the living rooms of Australian homes in the 1930's.
Orders are limited to just one set per person. The ideal gift for art deco and vintage radio collectors. Funds raised from the sale of these medallions go towards the radio heritage activities of the Radio Heritage Foundation.
Here's a sample of what you receive:
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1932 AWA Fisk C87 Cathedral Radiolette Medallion.
45mm in diameter and 3.2mm thick containing 2.2mm fine grade copper and 1mm gold.
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Each set contains 12 individually numbered gold medallions with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Stephen Savell, Radio Historian, in a Special Limited Edition presentation box.
Each medallion
- is 45mm in diameter
- and 3.2mm thick
- contains 2.2mm fine grade copper and 1mm gold
- uniquely numbered [1-300] on the reverse
Each medallion has a fabulously detailed image, the words 'Australian Vintage Wireless' and the model make and year of production on the front. Historic details about each of the 12 vintage radios in the collection are included with the set:
- Medallion 1
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1932 AWA Fisk
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During 1932, the AWA Company produced their first Bakelite Radio, the C87 Cathedral Radiolette and the first in the series of many models to come. Extremely rare radio.
- Medallion 2
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1936 AWA Fisk
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During 1936, the AWA Company produced in their ongoing series of Radiolettes, the very sought after fret & foot Radiolette with the Model 33 being the first in the series. A rare radio in these times.
- Medallion 3
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1934 AWA Fisk
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During 1934, the AWA Company put into production the first ever Empire State style radio. This radio was actually designed on the AWA Building in York Street, Sydney. Although many were produced, few have survived in pristine order.
- Medallion 4
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1938 AWA Fisk
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During 1937, the AWA Company produced the third series of high deco Empire State style radios and these were to be the large radiola versions. This series continued on until the end of 1939.
- Medallion 5
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1938 Airzone
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During 1937, the AIRZONE Company put into production their finest deco Bakelite. This was to be the fabulous Symphony Leader high top Bakelite. With a total production run of just 12,000, the mighty Symphony Leader was gone by 1940. Rare classic radio.
- Medallion 6
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1940 HMV
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During 1937, the HMV Company of Sydney put into production the first of their high top set of deco Bakelite radios. Peacock style grilles and imposing looks saw this series become some of the biggest sellers of their time.
- Medallion 7
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1937 Astor Alladin
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During 1937, the ASTOR Radio Corporation put into production the Alladin Series of Bakelite radios that continued through until the end of 1940. Six models in this series were made, however the survivors are very few. Rare radios now.
- Medallion 8
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1933 Raycophone 4 valve Pee Wee
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During 1933, the RAYCOPHONE Radio Company of Sydney put into production their first flat timber midget mantel radios, with the first being the 4 valve Pee Wee model. Raycophone made radios for barely 5 years, and examples of all models are very rare.
- Medallion 9
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1936 Airzone Bakelite Radio Star
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During 1936, the AIRZONE Radio Company of Sydney produced a whole new series of high Bakelite radios. This was to be the now famous Radio Star series that continued on until 1941. Rare deco radios that have become very sought after by collectors.
- Medallion 10
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1933 Astor Wooden OZ Mickey
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During 1933, the ASTOR Radio Corporation of Melbourne produced the first of the Mickey Mouse series of radios, the first model being the famous OZ Mickey in a frail wooden case. With a production run of this very model of around 10,000, the OZ was still being sold in late 1934. Survivors are very rare.
- Medallion 11
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1937 Astor Bakelite Mickey Mouse
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During 1936, the ASTOR Radio Corporation of Melbourne, with their ongoing series of the famous Mickey Mouse radios, produced their first Bakelite Mickey Mouse. This model and other models to follow of the Mickey range, were to become victims in a long running court battle with Walt Disney over illegal use of the Mickey Mouse name. Result being that Astor was then forbidden to use the Mickey Mouse name again on their radios. This series released in 1940 and survivors are extremely rare.
- Medallion 12
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1939 Tasma Bakelite 500-600 series
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During 1938, THOM & SMITH Radio Company [TASMA] of Sydney, produced their deco series of high Bakelite radios and this was the 500-600 series, ever favored by collectors far and wide for their fabulous design. This series continued until the end of 1940 with the high top Tasma's now being very rare.
This complete collection is yours for just US$375.00. That's less than $32 for each individually numbered medallion and includes worldwide Airmail shipping and insurance! With only 300 of each medallion struck and the die destroyed, you'll become one of only a very small number of art deco and vintage radio collectors worldwide able to enjoy your own personal set of 12 Art Deco Australian Vintage Wireless medallions.
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How to buy using PayPal's secure server.
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Enter your creditcard details, your address where it says 'Billing Address', your contact details and complete the Paypal security check. Then click 'Continue' to make the payment. You will be asked to confirm your payment and you will receive a transaction ID.
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In addition, we will email you to confirm we've received the funds. Your medallions will then be shipped to you.'
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This is what current owners have to say about these unique medallions:
After receiving my Australian Vintage Radio medallions recently, I
thought I'd send you a short email saying "Well done mate".
You've certainly done a great job organising all this. The quality
of the medallions is really excellent, and the presentation box
ensures they all arrive in good condition.
I'm planning to build a wooden, glass fronted presentation box to
display all 12 medallions. They should look great on the wall of my
old radio room, especially as I have a few of the radios shown on
your medallions!
Graham Donaldson
Queensland, Australia
The Australian Radio Medallion collection is a 'must have' for
people interested in the history of radio in Australia.
The medallions are well made, well designed and perfect as a gift
or to own. Even apart from being a very limited edition, the
medallions are special reminders of a very important part of
Australian history that we will never see again.
I don't know how to stress how highly I recommend the Australian
Radio Medallions and how special they are. But, I do know that I have
two sets!
Ian Grieve
Moderator,
Australian Old Time Radio Group
Steve Savell knows his radios. He knows more about the history of
radio in Australia than anyone else in the country.
To preserve this history, Steve has produced a limited edition set
of 12 medallions depicting our most classic sets from the 1930's.
Each medallion has been hand designed.
Many of us will only ever dream to own such sets as a 1932
Fisk radiolette, a 1933 Astor Mickey Mouse and a 1938 Airzone
Symphony Leader.
Thanks to Steve we can all appreciate these fine radios in a
collection that we can hand down to our grandchildren.
The set is displayed in a beautiful box with the lid inlay telling a
brief story about each set and its unique place in our radio history.
The value of this limited edition set is sure to increase over time.
Ben Hobson
Historical Radio Society of Australia Member 468
Tamworth NSW,Australia
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How to buy using PayPal's secure server.
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In addition, we will email you to confirm we've received the funds. Your medallions will then be shipped to you.'
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 "1936 AWA Fisk C87 Cathedral Radiolette")
 "1936 AWA Fisk Radiolette Model 33")
 "1934 AWA Fisk Empire State")
 "1938 AWA Fisk Empire State")
 "1938 Airzone")
 "1940 HMV")
 "1937 Astor Alladin series")
 "1933 Raycophone Wooden 4 valve Pee Wee")
 "1936 Airzone Bakelite Radio Star series")
 "1933 Astor Wooden OZ Mickey")
 "1937 Astor Bakelite Mickey Mouse")
 "1939 Tasma Bakelite 500-600 series")
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