A "National 6-Transistor Portable T-51" radio by the Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd, Japan, in typically 1960s style with plastic cabinet and metal grille, complete with its original box, instruction leaflet, detachable telescopic aerial, additional wire aerial and earpiece (not tested) in leather pouch with detachable leather strap. The radio, which measures approximately 14.75 x 8.5 x 4cm (5.8 x 3.35 x 1.55in), has only one waveband (MW), and seems to have been intended for the American market. It still works well (it takes four AA batteries, not included), and the case is outwardly in good condition, with only very slight wear apart from the slot in the base into which a coin is inserted to remove the back. There is some corrosion to the contacts in the detachable battery holder, and there is some marking to the interior (which would benefit from a little cleaning). The telescopic aerial is in good condition with a few very small corrosion marks; the leather accessories are generally good with slight wear / creasing. The box, which measures approximately 20.5 x 17.75 x 5.75cm (8.05 x 7 x 2.25in), has damp and mould damage in places, as well as general age wear including discoloration and tearing to corners and inserts; the leaflet has likewise been affected by damp in parts, with slight tearing to those parts, and age wear throughout.
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