Marconiphone type 31. Value? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Pontyjosh · 29th May 2023, 6:03 pm

Hello

I have a Marconiphone type 31 that I'd like to re-home. My father went through a period of collecting vintage radios in the 90s, mainly from car boot sales. This one came to me and has sat on a shelf as an ornament for the past decade. It's in pretty good condition and whilst I know it worked many moons ago, I couldn't vouch for it working today, so would be sold as such.

I'm not sure how much these things are worth, other than looking at auctions where they seem to go for around the £150-200 mark. That might be way off, so I'm happy to take a steer on what's reasonable from yourselves.

I've attached some photos but happy to share any other details if it helps.

Thanks in advance for any feedback on this.

Josh

Gridiron · 29th May 2023, 9:43 pm

Unfortunately it has been considerably altered from original inside, which is likely to decrease its value considerably.

vinrads · 30th May 2023, 9:57 am

I was thinking the same, may be good for the parts ,Mick.

HamishBoxer · 1st Jun 2023, 12:56 pm

May fetch £50, mainly for the valves.

stevehertz · 1st Jun 2023, 1:04 pm

Especially in 1920s sets, originality is everything.

Pontyjosh · 1st Jun 2023, 4:37 pm

Many thanks for the reply all - it's very interesting. I wonder why someone would have modified it? I'd love to know the story there.

If it's of use to anyone then I'm happy to sell it on, otherwise I'll find it a suitable shelf to sit on and reclaim it's function as an ornament.

Thanks again
Josh

29th May 2023, 6:03 pm	#1
Pontyjosh Diode Join Date: May 2023 Location: Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales, UK. Posts: 2	Marconiphone type 31. Value? Hello I have a Marconiphone type 31 that I'd like to re-home. My father went through a period of collecting vintage radios in the 90s, mainly from car boot sales. This one came to me and has sat on a shelf as an ornament for the past decade. It's in pretty good condition and whilst I know it worked many moons ago, I couldn't vouch for it working today, so would be sold as such. I'm not sure how much these things are worth, other than looking at auctions where they seem to go for around the £150-200 mark. That might be way off, so I'm happy to take a steer on what's reasonable from yourselves. I've attached some photos but happy to share any other details if it helps. Thanks in advance for any feedback on this. Josh Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Station X; 29th May 2023 at 7:19 pm. Reason: Forum rule compliance.

29th May 2023, 9:43 pm	#2
Gridiron Heptode Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Midlands, UK. Posts: 662	Re: Marconiphone type 31. Value? Unfortunately it has been considerably altered from original inside, which is likely to decrease its value considerably.

30th May 2023, 9:57 am	#3
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,755	Re: Marconiphone type 31. Value? I was thinking the same, may be good for the parts ,Mick.

1st Jun 2023, 12:56 pm	#4
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,932	Re: Marconiphone type 31. Value? May fetch £50, mainly for the valves. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

1st Jun 2023, 1:04 pm	#5
stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 8,830	Re: Marconiphone type 31. Value? Especially in 1920s sets, originality is everything. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..

1st Jun 2023, 4:37 pm	#6
Pontyjosh Diode Join Date: May 2023 Location: Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Marconiphone type 31. Value? Many thanks for the reply all - it's very interesting. I wonder why someone would have modified it? I'd love to know the story there. If it's of use to anyone then I'm happy to sell it on, otherwise I'll find it a suitable shelf to sit on and reclaim it's function as an ornament. Thanks again Josh