Roberts RT1 'Union Flag' Model. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

avro · 23rd Nov 2007, 9:36 am

Here is an unusual RT1 that I have received today decorated with Union Jacks. It was part of a small number commissioned for an ITV series. The Radio has been fully restored and works superbly. A nice touch is the battery pack.

I am delighted with it.

I am not sure if rules permit me to mention who I got it from but suffice to say the radio will be familiar to a Forum member.

newlite4 · 23rd Nov 2007, 10:11 am

Avro, that is an exceptionally beautiful and very patriotic

item. I have never seen one before and have no knowledge of their production. This must have been a very limited run. Nice find!
Neil

howard · 23rd Nov 2007, 10:26 am

Hello Avro,

Yes I've seen that one on the net but resisted enquiring about it cos I daresay it was rather expensive..... but it is very nice !

Howard

avro · 23rd Nov 2007, 11:20 am

Howard,

It is very nice indeed and the radio budget is on hold until after Christmas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by newlite4

Avro, that is an exceptionally beautiful and very patriotic item. I have never seen one before and have no knowledge of their production. This must have been a very limited run. Nice find!
Neil

I think 10 were made and this is the only one in private hands.

This is one happy Radio Collector.

Nickthedentist · 23rd Nov 2007, 6:19 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by avro

It was part of a small number commissioned for an ITV series.

Which series was that?

Beautiful radio, by the way.

N.

avro · 23rd Nov 2007, 10:22 pm

My memory seems to have failed me. They are being used in a film being done at Pinewood Studios but I don't know the name of the film.

23rd Nov 2007, 9:36 am	#1
avro Heptode Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kapellen, Belgium Posts: 656	Roberts RT1 'Union Flag' Model. Here is an unusual RT1 that I have received today decorated with Union Jacks. It was part of a small number commissioned for an ITV series. The Radio has been fully restored and works superbly. A nice touch is the battery pack. I am delighted with it. I am not sure if rules permit me to mention who I got it from but suffice to say the radio will be familiar to a Forum member. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Avro in Belgium __________________ BVWS member

23rd Nov 2007, 10:11 am	#2
newlite4 Octode Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bath, Somerset, UK. Posts: 1,805	Re: Roberts RT1 Unusual Model Avro, that is an exceptionally beautiful and very patriotic item. I have never seen one before and have no knowledge of their production. This must have been a very limited run. Nice find! Neil __________________ preserving the recent past, for the distant future.

23rd Nov 2007, 10:26 am	#3
howard Nonode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK. Posts: 2,593	Re: Roberts RT1 Unusual Model Hello Avro, Yes I've seen that one on the net but resisted enquiring about it cos I daresay it was rather expensive..... but it is very nice ! Howard

23rd Nov 2007, 10:22 pm	#6
avro Heptode Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kapellen, Belgium Posts: 656	Re: Roberts RT1 Unusual Model My memory seems to have failed me. They are being used in a film being done at Pinewood Studios but I don't know the name of the film. __________________ Avro in Belgium __________________ BVWS member