Vintage Figural Microphone Radio - KSWI 1560 AM For Sale

c. 1940s-1950s; Universal Publicizers, Inc. - Chicago, ILA vintage \"Mike-Radio\" promotional tabletop radio styled to resemble a classic broadcast microphone, produced for KSWI 1560 AM in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The faceted mic-style housing features gold mesh, bold station call letters, and rotating side panels reading NEWS, SPORTS, and MUSIC-a mid-century snapshot of local AM programming. These radios were typically gifted to advertisers and display partners, serving as branded desk pieces during the height of American radio culture.The unit powers on and produces audio, though no radio signal was received during testing. The single knob appears to control volume only, suggesting this model may be permanently tuned to 1560 AM. Missing one foot pad on the base. Light surface wear and small scratches present overall.8\" diam x 14\" HMM - - 120425

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