Domestic Console Radiograms: Alba 5561, 6581 and 6571 Radiograms
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This trader advert from May 1950 catalogues three of the Alba Radiograms in a rather uninspired fashion. Later adverts depicted a relaxed housewife playing records. The 6581 (on the right) had some unusual art-deco type rounded bottom corners and splayed feet. Biggest Radiogram Value - Alba 5561 AC 5-valve all-wave Superhet with Garrard 'gram unit. Handsome walnut cabinet. 33 gns. plus purchase tax £14.16.6. 5562 AC/DC 37 gns. plus £16.12.6 tax. 6561 AC auto as above, but with Garrard Auto-Change unit. 37 gns. plus £16.12.6 tax. 6581 AC 5-valve all-wave Superhet with Garrard auto-change 'gram unit. A really sensational cabinet in two-toned walnut with record storage compartment. A handsome piece of furniture. 55 gns. plus purchase tax £24.14.0. 6571 AC 5-valve all-wave Superhet with Garrard auto-change 'gram unit, concealed in front pull-out drawer. A beautifully veneered two-tone walnut cabinet. 44 gns. plus purchase tax £19.15.4. Alba
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