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A vintage Hitachi Model P-20 portable transistor television receiver. The unit is constructed with a vibrant orange plastic cabinet and a black front fascia. The front panel features a rotary UHF tuning dial, a combined on-off and volume control knob, and a circular-pattern speaker grille. Additional rotary controls for contrast and brightness are located on the top panel, alongside an earphone and recording jack. The rear of the television carries a foil manufacturer label identifying the set as an IC Transistor TV Receiver, Model P-20, manufactured in Singapore. Power specifications are listed as 240V AC and 12V DC. The television is housed with its original corrugated cardboard shipping box, which bears labels for Hitachi Sales (U.K.) Ltd. and Ranco Electronics Europe Limited of Reading, Berkshire. The box includes a yellow inventory sticker marked with Model P-20 and the number 180482.
Condition report:
The plastic cabinet shows various surface scratches, scuffs, and signs of general wear consistent with age. There are small white marks or paint splashes visible on the black front bezel. The screen glass appears intact without visible cracks or deep scoring. All control knobs are present and appear original. The original shipping box is in poor condition, displaying significant structural wear, tearing, and extensive use of adhesive packing tape. The television is sold as untested for decorative, collection, or prop purposes only. It must be professionally inspected by a qualified electrician before any attempt is made to connect it to a power supply.
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