Item Report
Mid-Century Utah Audio Speaker Driver (Radio Component)
By: Utah Radio Products Co., Chicago
Style: Mid-Century Consumer Electronics
Origin: United States
Materials: Steel (speaker frame), paper (speaker cone, not visible), magnet, cloth-covered wiring, wood (cabinet interior)
Age: Circa 1945–1955
Condition: Fair (rust, dust accumulation, original but worn cloth wiring)
Value: $20–$60 (as a collectible vintage part, not as a functional audio device)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Sticker on speaker magnet reads 'UTAH' and 'Utah Radio Products Co., Chicago'.
Date: 2025-06-15 03:50:51.077680
Description:
This is a mid-20th century 'Utah' brand audio speaker driver, likely from a console radio or early home audio system. The speaker chassis is mounted inside a wooden cabinet, indicating it was an integral part of a larger unit. 'Utah Radio Products Co., Chicago' was a prominent American manufacturer of audio speakers in the 1940s and 1950s. This example has accumulated surface rust and dust, suggesting age and less recent use. The visible wiring is original cloth-covered wiring, often seen in electronics from the 1940s and 1950s.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A typical mid-century speaker driver from an American audio or radio cabinet. While not rare, these drivers are collected for restoration projects or for maintaining period authenticity in vintage electronics. Condition is fair due to rust and wear but originality is retained, which holds appeal for hobbyists.
Individual Images:
- The image focuses on the back of the speaker inside its cabinet
- showing rust and patina. Wiring appears original
- and no repairs or replacements are visible. The wooden cabinet interior suggests this was housed in a larger radio or audio unit
- not sold separately.
Provenance:
No provenance provided.
Condition:
Fair (rust, dust accumulation, original but worn cloth wiring)
Identification Score: 95%
High confidence due to visible 'Utah' badge, construction design, and typical cabinet context. Details closely match period Utah audio products.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Condition, cloth wiring, and metal rust all point to authentic aging. No signs of reproduction or modern replacement. Minor uncertainty due to limited angle on speaker cone.
Image Memory Note
This is a mid-20th-century Utah speaker likely from a vintage radio cabinet, noted for its aged wiring, rust, and manufacturer label.
Keywords
Utah, audio speaker, vintage electronics, radio speaker, mid-century, United States, collectible radio part
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