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Monday 26th July 2004

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A new

- but old -

radio

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Have a look
at the price in this advert !!

TECNICO - ARISTOCRAT

CREAM BAKELITE RADIO

Model number 651

Made in 1946

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This page includes all the details on the radio plus the original sales brochure for a very similar radio - which is dated 2nd June 1947

plus four photos, one which shows the "workings of the radio" ... also below are details and photos of other auctions for similar radios

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----The Ebay Auction

An Australian Classic Art Deco Design

This radio was made by the "TECNICO - ARISTOCRAT" Company
Aristocrat radio at some stage combined their resourses with Tecnico and came up with this wonderfully shaped radio
This example has the original factory-painted finish and is just superb for a radio of 1946
This is the "Model 751" which is a dual wave receiver and has a great sound from the big 8" speaker
The transformer has been changed and all capacitors replaced, etc

We had the winning bid !! ...... and paid $325.00 ...... plus packing, posting and insurance

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NOTE #1
this radio is a Model #651, not #751 as mentioned in the auction description above
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NOTE #2
costing $325.00, the final bill (so far) for this radio is up to $828.00 !!
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For more details on both these notes, refer to the "PROBLEMS" section below
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Click here for all the Details

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Manufacturer History

Name - Tecnico Aristocrat N.S.W. Australia (AUS)
Summary - Tecnico Aristocrat Electronics Pty., Ltd., 13-19 Glebe Street, Glebe, N.S.W
Known radio models are from 1941 and the radios got the name Aristocrat
History - Successor of former Electrical Specialty Manufacturing Co, and their models were named ESM

Tecnico Aristocrat Model 651 Radio
Built in 1946, the Tecnico Aristocrat featured a distinctive "mottled" bakelite cabinet
This cabinet was completely different to those used by other manufacturers,
some of which were still using cabinets from their pre-war models
The set pictured here is a 5-valve dual-wave radio with a 20cm (8-inch) permanent magnet speaker
Loudspeakers of this size were rarely seen in mantel or table radio
A colourful badge and dial glass complete the attractive presentation
The set was advertised as being available in various colours and Tecnico achieved this by painting over the bakelite
This particular unit has been fully restored by its owner

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Information #01

Click on the logos below for help and information on vintage Australian radios
(links active as at Wednesday 29th October 2008)

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Information #02

CLICK HERE

for an article on the

Aerials for

"AM Band"

radio reception

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Below are a few other----Auctions for similar Radios
......for price comparisons!!!

NOTE - these auctions list Models #651, #751 and #851 ... plus two unknowns

 Auction #01

Magnificent Art Deco Tecnico Aristocrat Bakelite Radio - Model #??
Just look at what I have for you today!!
A unique vintage art deco Aristocrat valve radio
So nice!!
A quality heavy piece
The radio is in perfect working condition for its age
No chips or cracks to the case - no repairs
There is a small split in the radio tuning face
You simply do not find these radios much better!!
Measurements - 24cm tall and 46cm long
Makes a great display indeed!!
This auction ended on Tuesday 29th November 2005
The starting price was set at $19.99 and there were 24 bids during the auction
The final selling price was $275.00
a 'little bit less' than what we paid!!

Auction #02

As you will see in the description, this radio has quite a bit of damage

Tecnico Aristocrat Radio - Model #751
Up for auction is this great old radio in fully working condition
Some of the power capacitors have been replaced
This radio picks up every station with plenty of volume
The dial lights up and looks great
Unfortunatly there's a downside!!
The bakelite case has been damaged!!
There are a couple of long cracks on the right side bottom
and a section in the top corner has been glued in place
Please see pics
These are visible up close
However these do not detract from the overall appearance of the radio
It would still look good in your home!!
Item location - Melbourne, Victoria Australia
This auction ended on Sunday 17th September 2006
The starting price was set at $10.00 and there were four bids during the auction
The final selling price was $76.00
and the low price due to the damage maybe??

Auction #03

As you will read in the description, this radio is not working
and has some damage and missing knobs

1940's Tecnico Aristocrat Tube Radio - Model #851
Tecnico Aristocrat tube radio in original mottled brown Bakelite cabinet
Australian made
This unit is a five-valve dual wave radio
with a 20cms (8 inch) permanent magnet Rola speaker
Loud speakers of this size were rarely seen in mantel or table radios
The colorful badge and dial glass makes an attractive proposition
There is a crack on the top of the cabinet
Two original buttons are missing
and I'm replacing them with a couple of white Airzone ones
Radio powers up and you get a hum out of the speaker
I'm selling 'as is' as I'm not licensed to deal with this
I suggest you get a licensed person to have a look at it
Also, I didn't try an antenna with it
Dimensions are 44cm x 24cm x 19cms
Item location - Mt Waverley, Victoria Australia
This auction ended on Sunday 24th September 2006
The starting price was set at $10.00 and there were seven bids during the auction
The final selling price was $76.00
and the low price due to the damage?? - plus the radio is not working!!

Auction #04

As you will read in the description, this radio has not been tested
so does it work?? ... and the knobs are missing

Tecnico Aristocrat Radio - Model #651
This is a rare model and has the Serial #152223
A very rare model in any condition!
It has a dark brown case and is complete except for knobs and rear cover
Please note that this radio is unrestored
I have not tried to plug it in as it is my policy not to do that until a radio is fully refurbished
The radio is complete with no signs of any damage
As mentioned, the knobs are missing but these are cheap to get
It would probably be an easy restoration for the lucky winner...and when restored is worth over $500!!
If it does not sell at auction, then I will pack it away and resotre it when I get settled at the new home
I honestly thought it would attract hundreds of bids due to the rarity
... but ... I guess not many know its true worth!!
The dimensions are 43cm wide and 22cm high and 20cm deep
Item location - Wide Bay-Burnett, Queensland Australia
This auction ended on Sunday 26th October 2008
The starting price was set at $99.00 and there were three bids during the auction
The final selling price was $152.50
and the low price due to the untested condition and missing knobs??

Auction #05

Untested ... so does it work??

Tecnico Aristocrat Radio - Model #??
Valve Radio - Bakelite Body
Good and Original Condition - Untested
Graham Lancaster Auctions
Toowoomba Qld Australia
Auction held on Sunday 6th February 2005
Auction #24 ... Lot #285
Estimated price - $50.00 to $60.00
Price sold at auction was $30.00 !!!

Auction #06

As you will see in the description, this radio has quite a bit of damage

1946 Tecnico Aristocrat Art Deco Radio - Model #651
Features AM/SW bands and is 5 valves
Made in New South Wales Australia and the casing is Bakelite
The dial needle tends to stick as you tune in the radio
Otherwise this radio is working just fine with a good antenna and earth
There are several cracks in the case
Also, someone has labeled the knobs at some stage, however these can be removed easily
The radio is 44cm wide, 20cm deep and stands 23cm tall
Item location - New South Wales Australia
This auction ended on Sunday 12th April 2009
The starting price was set at $5.00 and there were seven bids during the auction
The final selling price was $135.50
and the low price due to the damage maybe??

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