Ekco bakelite at Somerton - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

chipp1968 · 8th Dec 2007, 1:36 pm

Anyone near Somerton ?there is a Bakalite pre war Ekco in one of the 3 antique places upstairs .I dont know the model no ,I cant find a pic but its the one with curved sides and looks like its upsidedown , in that the bakalite bands run each side the top down the front and undernieth, looks like the feet on top . Condition , looks like its been somewhere damp

Darren-UK · 8th Dec 2007, 3:14 pm

From that description it sounds a bit like an AW70 although I can't see how it looks upsidedown.

For the benefit of anyone in, or passing through, the area, presumably this is the Somerton roughly between Yeovil and Glastonbury?

Any clue as to the price of the radio, also for the benefit of anyone interested?

Nickthedentist · 8th Dec 2007, 5:46 pm

Usually, Bakelite + Antiques Centre = Expensive

chipp1968 · 8th Dec 2007, 8:03 pm

Its not that model . it has a smaller dial too . prob slightly older .I think they wanted £40 but i would expect them to drop the price once problems are pointed out .

yestertech · 9th Dec 2007, 1:26 am

Probably AD37 and a snip at that price !
Best pic I could find..........A

theres a better one here >> http://www.vintageradio.nl/Radio's/ekco_ad37eng.htm

PS I'd love it !

chipp1968 · 9th Dec 2007, 1:16 pm

Yes thats the one .Its brown i think .there is some degredation to the tuning dial and grill cloth i rememebr , but I only looked quickly . the appearance of it having stood somewhere damp put me off when i peered inside . but at the right price It certainly would be a good one for restoration project .It really needs to go to an enthusiast .

8th Dec 2007, 1:36 pm	#1
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Ekco bakelite at Somerton Anyone near Somerton ?there is a Bakalite pre war Ekco in one of the 3 antique places upstairs .I dont know the model no ,I cant find a pic but its the one with curved sides and looks like its upsidedown , in that the bakalite bands run each side the top down the front and undernieth, looks like the feet on top . Condition , looks like its been somewhere damp

8th Dec 2007, 3:14 pm	#2
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Ekco bakelite at Somerton From that description it sounds a bit like an AW70 although I can't see how it looks upsidedown. For the benefit of anyone in, or passing through, the area, presumably this is the Somerton roughly between Yeovil and Glastonbury? Any clue as to the price of the radio, also for the benefit of anyone interested?

8th Dec 2007, 5:46 pm	#3
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,843	Re: Ekco bakelite at Somerton Usually, Bakelite + Antiques Centre = Expensive

8th Dec 2007, 8:03 pm	#4
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Re: Ekco bakelite at Somerton Its not that model . it has a smaller dial too . prob slightly older .I think they wanted £40 but i would expect them to drop the price once problems are pointed out .

9th Dec 2007, 1:26 am	#5
yestertech Nonode Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey, UK. Posts: 2,130	Re: Ekco bakelite at Somerton Probably AD37 and a snip at that price ! Best pic I could find..........A theres a better one here >> http://www.vintageradio.nl/Radio's/ekco_ad37eng.htm PS I'd love it ! Attached Thumbnails

9th Dec 2007, 1:16 pm	#6
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Re: Ekco bakelite at Somerton Yes thats the one .Its brown i think .there is some degredation to the tuning dial and grill cloth i rememebr , but I only looked quickly . the appearance of it having stood somewhere damp put me off when i peered inside . but at the right price It certainly would be a good one for restoration project .It really needs to go to an enthusiast .