ZIL Radio Set

Description

One of the most famous and high-quality radio-phonographs produced in the USSR was the Baltika (ZIL) radiola, manufactured at the V. I. Lenin Plant (ZIL).
The front of the cabinet houses loudspeakers covered with fabric grille cloth.
The cabinet is made of wood and finished with lacquer. It has a rectangular shape with slightly curved side panels, reflecting a modern design for its period.
Upper section: covered by a hinged wooden lid. Beneath the lid are a turntable for playing vinyl records and a pickup arm (tonearm). A special metal support holds the lid in the open position.
Front panel: the lower section contains the tuning scale, control knobs, and white push-button switches. The inscription “ZIL” is located in the upper right corner.