EMPIRE MODEL 59 (CIRCA 1949)

The Empire model 59 was manufactured by Westco Products Ltd in about 1949.

5-valve broadcast band radio

Date is an estimate based on the EF22 and other loctal valves in the lineup

Technical Information

Valves (5): ???, EF22, ???, ???, ???

Frequency Bands: 1

General Construction Notes for Westco Products Ltd:

Often the model number will be stamped into the metalwork in the back, in front of the serial number - ie: if you find 126 3454 then its probably a model 126.  This is not always the case, but its pretty common.  Often a different number stamp will be used as well, so the model code and the serial number will be in different 'fonts'.  Here are a couple of examples: