A wonderfully decorative vintage external radio loudspeaker, probably dating from the 1930s.

The substantial wooden cabinet has a particularly attractive circular pierced fretwork grille depicting a stylised bird amongst sweeping branches, leaves and flowers. The carved wooden grille is backed with its period woven speaker cloth, giving the front a strong interwar decorative quality with elements of Art Deco and Chinoiserie design.

The open reverse reveals the original large loudspeaker unit and wiring, together with a small three-terminal connection panel. Speakers of this type were designed for connection to early wireless and valve radio sets, at a time when manufacturers treated radio equipment as decorative furniture as much as electrical equipment.

No maker's name is visible. The speaker has not been electrically tested and is therefore sold as a vintage decorative/collectable item rather than guaranteed for modern use.

Good vintage condition with general scratches, rubbing, marks and age-related wear to the wooden cabinet. There are some small imperfections to the fretwork and general wear to the original cloth and internal components.

Measures approximately 48 x 48 x 18 cm / 18.9 x 18.9 x 7.1 inches.