Description
Condition: Very Good with original instructions. Back right seam is loose but still fully functional and easily repaired
Open dimensions: approximately 9”x6”x4” - packs completely flat.
Incredibly scarce, original mid-century Menge's Phantom Radio, featuring the highly desirable and rare all-metal construction.
Unlike the more common cardboard models, this premium version was built using sheet metal panels joined by a precise mechanical hinge system. It is designed to sit completely flat, but instantly pop up into a rigid, fully three-dimensional vintage tabletop tube radio. Because it is metal, the structural action remains incredibly sharp and smooth.
Condition Details:
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Radio Prop: Heavy metal construction with original painted grille and station dial details (120-90-70 / 140-60 / 160-55). Shows minimal vintage patina/shelf wear, with the mechanical hinges and structural joints remaining completely intact and fully functional.
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Documentation: Includes the complete, original vintage typewritten instruction sheet detailing the handling, stage routine, and secret production methods.
An exceptional piece of investment-grade magic ephemera. It is rare to find the metal version surviving in this complete state with its original instructions. Ships flat, securely packed, and fully insured.
