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Bansal Radio Corp. Badge
Features an authentic metal badge marked 'Krefft Model 5466' by Bansal Radio Corp. of India, Delhi.
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01 / 05Krefft Model 5466 Tube Radio Chassis — photograph 5
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
A vintage table radio receiver housing an open wooden cabinet with chassis components visible from the rear. The metal rear panel displays a manufacturer badge reading 'Krefft' alongside 'Bansal Radio Corp. of India - Delhi', featuring Model 5466 markings. The internal chassis retains vacuum tubes, an oval dynamic loudspeaker, large mains transformer, and classic dial backing structure.
02
Thermionic Valve Lineup
Retains original valve sockets and multi-stage vacuum tube radio layout.
03
Input/Output Terminals
Includes stamped rear chassis connections for Aerial/Earth (A.E.) and Gramophone Pick-Up (P.U.).
04
Integrated Loudspeaker
Equipped with an oval internal dynamic driver mounted to the internal wooden baffle board.
05
Hefty Mains Transformer
Fitted with a substantial encased power transformer on the right chassis deck.
06
Curved Wooden Cabinet
Constructed in a classic mid-century profile with curved vertical front edges and wooden veneer.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Krefft (assembled/distributed by Bansal Radio Corp. of India, Delhi)
Origin
India
Year
1955
Department
audio
Packed shipment
5 kg · 45 × 32 × 30 cm
Model
Model 5466
Distributor/Manufacturer Badge
Krefft / Bansal Radio Corp. of India - Delhi
Cabinet Material
Veneered wood with dark painted accents
Amplification / Technology
Thermionic vacuum tube (valve)
Connections
A.E. (Antenna/Earth) and P.U. (Pick-Up) terminals
Speaker Type
Internal oval dynamic loudspeaker
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Krefft Model 5466 Tube Radio Chassis — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Krefft Model 5466 Tube Radio Chassis — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Krefft Model 5466 Tube Radio Chassis; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Indian Radio Heritage
Domestic Assembly in Delhi
Manufactured or assembled by Bansal Radio Corp. of India under the German Krefft nameplate, this chassis represents India's burgeoning post-independence consumer electronics assembly industry of the 1950s. The account stays anchored to the individual object photographed here, preserving its maker, period, and visible material character for the next collection.
Cabinet Architecture
Mid-Century Cabinetry
The cabinet's sloped front face and rich wood grain reflect the dominant mid-century living room aesthetic, serving as both an entertainment center and a prominent piece of home furniture.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1940s
Krefft Radio Production
Krefft established consumer radio production in post-war Germany.
1950s
Indian Assembly Licensing
Bansal Radio Corp. of India in Delhi assembled and marketed Krefft models locally.
c. 1955
Model 5466 Introduction
The Model 5466 multi-tube table radio was produced for domestic broadcast listening.
1960s
Transition Era
Tube table radios gradually ceded market share to solid-state transistor sets.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The unit exhibits heavy signs of age, wear, and dust accumulation throughout the chassis and cabinet interior. The top wooden panel of the cabinet is warping and separating along the upper seam, with edge flaking and finish wear. The metal chassis and components show surface oxidation, dust buildup, and general age patina.
✓
InspectedCabinet Structure
Top panel shows significant bowing and delamination/separation from the side joints.
✓
InspectedWood Finish
Side panels show surface scuffs, scratches, finish fading, and wear consistent with age.
✓
InspectedChassis Components
Internal chassis exhibits extensive surface dust, dirt buildup, and mild metal oxidation.
✓
InspectedWiring & Hardware
Wired power cord and internal fabric-covered wiring show aging, coiling, and surface grime.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Krefft Model 5466 Tube Radio Chassis