GEC BC 5246 radio

A GEC valve radio, model No. BC 5246, in a mottled brown bakelite cabinet. The cabinet has vertical mouldings across the central front and top areas, encompassing the speaker, the knobs and dial. The registered design No. of 864646 is for 1951. The original fabric covered label with a round 2 pin plug is still attached. This example was purchased by the donor in 1954.

printed: "G.E.C. CAT. NO. BC 5246 FOR A.C.MAINS 190-250 VOLTS. 40-100 CYCLES 50 WATTS. REGISTERED DESIGN NO. 864646 MADE IN ENGLAND BY THE GENERAL ELECTRIC Co. OF ENGLAND. CAUTION. DISCONNECT THE SET BY REMOVING THE MAINS CORD CONNECTOR FROM THE SUPPLY POINT BEFORE REMOVING THIS BACK TO CHANGE VALVES, OR BEFORE TOUCHING ANY INTERNAL PARTS OF THE SET. REPLACE THIS BACK BEFORE THE SET IS RECONNECTED TO THE MAINS. READ INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CAREFLLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE SET TO THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY. VALVE REPLACEMENTS. OSRAM VALVES ARE STANDARDISED FOR SOME COMMONWEALTH MARKETS AND G.E.C. VALVES FOR OTHERS. BOTH TYPES ARE IDENTICAL EXCEPT FOR TRADE MARK STAMPINGS. REFER TO INSTRUCTION BOOK. " (back cover)

printed: "SALES 7 SERVICE BY Radio & Electrical Services. C.N.GREEN 461 WIMBORNE ROAD, MOORDOWN, BOURNEMOUTH. Tel. Winton 4567. The Sound Business with Clear Vision. Radio and Television Sets Bought & Sold. " (adhesive label on back. )

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