Ultra R786 Coronation Twin radio

Front view of a radio showing cream coloured front panel.

Top view of a radio showing the carrying handle.

Side view of a radio showing the ridged design.

Rear view of a radio showing the mains cable.

Underside view of a radio showing the integral feet.

Classification

Description

This mains or battery operated Ultra R786 Coronation Twin radio has a moulded cabinet with removable panels for cable storage and access to the battery compartment. It is made of compression moulded phenol formaldehyde and urea formaldehyde and was launched in the 1950s to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The handle is made of a metal reinforced PVC extrusion. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Ultra

Inscriptions

"ULTRA"

Object number

PHSL : 150

Rights

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Date

1953

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
PF
phenol formaldehyde
bakelite - generic term
UF
urea formaldehyde
PVC	handle
polyvinyl chloride
metal
steel	reinforced handle

Dimensions

Height

180mm

Depth

150mm

Length

300mm

Colour

brown

cream