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Magic Eye Indicator
Integrated visual tuning tube mounted beside the upper Murphy badge.
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01 / 04Murphy 5-Band Tabletop Valve Radio Receiver — photograph 2
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
Mid-century wooden tabletop valve radio manufactured by Murphy. Features a multi-band dial calibrated for South Asian stations alongside dual concentric control knobs and push-button selectors.
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Five Wavebands
Extensive shortwave and medium wave reception for international broadcasting.
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Regional Dial Scale
Features historic broadcast stations across Bombay, Delhi, Karachi, and Dacca.
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Dual Concentric Knobs
Stacked rotary controls managing volume, treble, tuning, and bass.
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Acoustic Side Vents
Twin slatted side portals engineered to enhance internal speaker dispersion.
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Mid-Century Cabinetry
Curved-corner wooden tabletop housing trimmed in gold-tone metal bezels.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Murphy Radio
Origin
India
Year
1958
Department
audio
Packed shipment
5 kg · 45 × 32 × 30 cm
Bands
Medium Wave (M) and 4 Shortwave Bands (S1–S4)
Tuning Indicator
Magic Eye cathode-ray tube window
Controls
Concentric Volume/Treble and Tuning/Bass knobs, 7 push buttons
Housing
Polished wood veneer cabinet with twin side vents
Dial Glass
Multi-station frequency scale with Indian subcontinent stations
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Murphy 5-Band Tabletop Valve Radio Receiver — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Murphy 5-Band Tabletop Valve Radio Receiver — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Murphy 5-Band Tabletop Valve Radio Receiver; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Regional Broadcasting
South Asian Airwaves
The front glass dial lists broadcast centers across post-independence India and Pakistan. Visible in the frontal photo, this configuration provided listeners reliable reception across Medium Wave and four Shortwave bands during the late 1950s.
Acoustic Design
Side Sound Dispersion
Visible in the flank photographs, horizontal molded vents line both sides of the wooden enclosure. These openings allowed the internal loudspeaker to disperse rich sound beyond the main front baffle throughout spacious mid-century living quarters.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1948
Murphy Radio of India Founded
Murphy expands manufacturing into Bombay to serve the South Asian market.
1955
Multi-Band Expansion
Introduction of expanded shortwave chassis to capture regional transmissions.
1958
Model Production
Tabletop valve receivers released with magic eye indicators and side acoustic vents.
1965
Shift to Transistors
Gradual phase-out of large tube tabletop cabinets in favor of solid-state units.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The cabinet displays cosmetic wear including veneer chipping along the lower edges and surface scuffs. The front speaker fabric shows age spotting and discoloration. Dial glass, knobs, push buttons, and rear power cable are present and intact.
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InspectedCabinet Veneer
Chipping and peeling along bottom edges, with surface scuffs on side panels.
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InspectedSpeaker Grille
Front acoustic cloth shows dark age spotting and fading across the weave.
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InspectedDial Face & Controls
Dial printing is crisp and complete; knobs and push buttons show light patina.
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InspectedSide Louvers
Molded plastic side grilles and underlying cloth remain structurally sound.
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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Murphy 5-Band Tabletop Valve Radio Receiver