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Lot 14: A Trio of Portable Audio Devices Including Roberts and International Examples

This auction ended on September 2, 2026.

Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: £6

A trio of portable audio devices comprising two transistor radios and one contemporary CD boombox. The lot includes a Roberts R9934 three-band portable radio featuring FM, MW, and LW frequencies. This unit is constructed with a silver-grey plastic housing, a black top control panel, and a telescopic aerial. The top panel bears the printed marks ROBERTS and R9934. The second item is an International portable transistor radio in a silver and grey plastic cabinet. It features an analog slide-rule tuning dial for FM and AM bands and is marked with the name INTERNATIONAL and the text AM-FM AC-DC 2 BAND RECEIVER. The final item is a contemporary orb-style portable CD boombox finished in silver plastic. It features a top-loading CD compartment and a central digital LCD display. A white adhesive label is attached to the front reading Shobrook & Co 014 Plymouth. This lot comprises the three audio units only; the wooden shelving shown in the images is not included.


Condition report:

The International radio shows visible surface wear and oxidation to the metal components along the top edge (photo 2). The silver-coloured CD boombox displays an accumulation of surface dust (photo 1). The Roberts radio exhibits minor surface scuffs consistent with use (photo 3). The telescopic aerial on the Roberts unit appears to be intact and straight. All items are in used condition and are offered as untested.