Astor was an Australian brand of radios and other electric and electronic products from Electronic Industries that was established in 1926 by Sir Arthur Warner.

Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Astor produced a wide range of radios, including console models, table models, and portable radios. The company was known for its high-quality products, which were often more affordable than similar radios from other brands.

One of Astor's most popular radios was the "Mickey" model, which was first introduced in the late 1930s. The Mickey was a small, portable radio that was designed to look like the head of the popular cartoon character, Mickey Mouse. The radio became a cultural icon in Australia and was popular with children and adults alike.

During World War II, Astor shifted its focus to producing military equipment, including radios and radar systems. After the war, the company resumed production of consumer electronics and more...

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Astor brand 'Radio Aladdin' Ga (2) vintage brown bakeilte…

Vintage Astor Radio Aladdin in Brown Bakelite Case

Astor brand 'Radio Aladdin' Ga (2) vintage brown bakeilte mantle radio, (case cracked and restored), 22 cm high, 36 cm wide

Astor 'Mickey Mouse' Oz, walnut case mantle radio, original…

Vintage Astor Walnut Mantle Radio with Mickey Mouse Design

Astor 'Mickey Mouse' Oz, walnut case mantle radio, original cloth and back plate and valve layout, 18.5 cm high x 28 cm wide

Astor Mickey rare green Bakelite mantel radio, 17.5 cm high, 32…

Rare Green Bakelite Astor Mickey Mantel Radio

Astor Mickey rare green Bakelite mantel radio, 17.5 cm high, 32 cm wide, 16 cm deep

Astor 'Mickey Mouse' brown Bakelite mantel radio, circa 1937,…

1937 Astor Bakelite Mantel Radio with Mickey Mouse Design

Astor 'Mickey Mouse' brown Bakelite mantel radio, circa 1937, 15.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, 13 cm deep

Astor Mickey brown Bakelite radio, 18 cm high, 26 cm wide, 16…

Astor Mickey Brown Bakelite Radio - Vintage Classic

Astor Mickey brown Bakelite radio, 18 cm high, 26 cm wide, 16 cm deep

Astor brown Bakelite mantel radio, model JJ57, 24 cm high, 44…

Astor Bakelite Mantel Radio - Model JJ57

Astor brown Bakelite mantel radio, model JJ57, 24 cm high, 44 cm wide

Astor Mickey Mouse Bp brown bakelite Australian mantel radio…

Astor Mickey Mouse Bakelite Radio

Astor Mickey Mouse Bp brown bakelite Australian mantel radio with pictorial Mickey Mouse glass dial, circa 1937, 16 cm high

Astor Mickey blue bakelite mantel radio, 18 cm high, 28 cm wide,…

Astor Mickey Bakelite Mantel Radio - Compact and Stylish

Astor Mickey blue bakelite mantel radio, 18 cm high, 28 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Astor B.C. Mickey brown bakelite radio with battery case, 15 cm…

Vintage Astor Bakelite Radio with Battery Case

Astor B.C. Mickey brown bakelite radio with battery case, 15 cm high, 23 cm wide, 14 cm

Astor Mickey white bakelite mantel radio, 18 cm high, 28 cm…

Astor Mickey White Bakelite Mantel Radio - Compact and Classic

Astor Mickey white bakelite mantel radio, 18 cm high, 28 cm wide, 17 cm deep

1950's Astor portable Valve Radio. Cream Bakelite & chrome body.

1950's Astor Portable Valve Radio in Cream Bakelite & Chrome

1950's Astor portable Valve Radio. Cream Bakelite & chrome body.

An Astor Mickey HQ2800 cream Bakelite valve radio, AF serial…

Cream Astor Mickey HQ2800 Valve Radio

An Astor Mickey HQ2800 cream Bakelite valve radio, AF serial number n/a, 18.5 x 33 x 18 cm

An Astor Mickey brown Bakelite valve radio partly restored…

Restored Astor Mickey Brown Bakelite Valve Radio

An Astor Mickey brown Bakelite valve radio partly restored serial number n/a, 16 x 23 x 23 cm

An Astor pink and cream valve radio 240v serial number n/a, 19…

Astor Pink Cream Valve Radio - Vintage 240V

An Astor pink and cream valve radio 240v serial number n/a, 19 x 32 x 17 cm

An Astor 27 brown Bakelite valve radio, incomplete serial…

Astor 27 Bakelite Valve Radio - Incomplete

An Astor 27 brown Bakelite valve radio, incomplete serial number n/a, 28 x 50 x 20 cm

An Astor Mickey DL Brown Bakelite Valve Radio Case damaged,…

Restored Astor Mickey DL Brown Bakelite Valve Radio Case

An Astor Mickey DL Brown Bakelite Valve Radio Case damaged, some restoration serial number 17571, 18.5 x 28 x 18 cm

An Astor Mickey KM Brown Bakelite Valve Radio AF missing back…

Astor Mickey Brown Bakelite Valve Radio - Missing Back

An Astor Mickey KM Brown Bakelite Valve Radio AF missing back serial number 7354, 18.5 x 28 x 18 cm

An Astor 'JJ' Brown Bakelite valve radio, 1946-1948, (original…

Astor Bakelite Valve Radio, 1946-1948

An Astor 'JJ' Brown Bakelite valve radio, 1946-1948, (original cost GBP21) AF missing back serial number JJ5457, 25 x 45 x 24 cm

An Astor Swan Dial grey plastic mantle radio 240v Fair serial…

Grey Astor Swan Dial Mantle Radio

An Astor Swan Dial grey plastic mantle radio 240v Fair serial number n/a, 20 x 34 x 17 cm

An Astor Mickey in brown Bakelite 240v missing back and two…

Vintage Astor Mickey Radio - Bakelite, Missing Back

An Astor Mickey in brown Bakelite 240v missing back and two valves AF serial number HO8241

An Astor Mickey in white Bakelite 240v missing back serial…

White Bakelite Astor Mickey - Missing Serial Number

An Astor Mickey in white Bakelite 240v missing back serial number HNQ37586, 18 x 32.5 x 17 cm

An Astor 1248/279 pale green plastic cased valve radio case…

Damaged Astor pale green valve radio

An Astor 1248/279 pale green plastic cased valve radio case damaged serial number DLP28163, 19 x 30 x 15 cm

A circa 1937 Astor Mickey white Bakelite valve radio missing…

Astor Mickey Bakelite Valve Radio - damaged, missing parts

A circa 1937 Astor Mickey white Bakelite valve radio missing back & two valves, case damage to base serial number EC5248, 16 x 23 x 15 cm

Astor Valve mantel radio. Brown Bakelite. No cracks. Height 15…

Brown Bakelite Astor Valve Mantel Radio - 15 cm Height

Astor Valve mantel radio. Brown Bakelite. No cracks. Height 15 cm

Astor football Valve radio. Ivory Bakelite; badge missing. No…

Ivory Bakelite Astor Football Valve Radio - 15cm Height

Astor football Valve radio. Ivory Bakelite; badge missing. No cracks. Height 15 cm

1950s Astor table radio. Arch footed, plastic cased. Length 33…

1950s Astor Arch-Footed Table Radio - Plastic Cased

1950s Astor table radio. Arch footed, plastic cased. Length 33 cm

Astor Bakelite radio. Model JJ. Case intact. No grill cloth or…

Astor Bakelite Radio, Model JJ - Chassis Intact

Astor Bakelite radio. Model JJ. Case intact. No grill cloth or knobs. Complete original chassis. Length 45 cm

Astor Widow's Peak, mottled brown Bakelite radio circa 1950

1950s Astor Bakelite Radio with Widow's Peak Design

Astor Widow's Peak, mottled brown Bakelite radio circa 1950

Astor Mickey baby grand, curved timber cased upright mantle…

Curved Timber Baby Grand Radio, 1935

Astor Mickey baby grand, curved timber cased upright mantle radio c.1935

Astor Mickey Oz, timber cased mantle radio circa 1933

1933 Astor Mickey Oz Timber Mantle Radio

Astor Mickey Oz, timber cased mantle radio circa 1933

Astor Mickey, white Bakelite mantle radio

White Bakelite Astor Mickey Mantle Radio

Astor Mickey, white Bakelite mantle radio

Astor, early portable radio with chrome grill

Chrome-Grilled Astor: The Early Portable Radio

Astor, early portable radio with chrome grill

Circa 1934 Astor baby grand radio. Complete; unrestored…

Astor Baby Grand Radio - Unrestored 1934 Condition

Circa 1934 Astor baby grand radio. Complete; unrestored condition. Height 84 cm

Rare Australian Astor valve radio valve radio in geometrically…

Astor Valve Radio in Geometric Veneered Timber Case

Rare Australian Astor valve radio valve radio in geometrically veneered timber case, in working order when tested and good condition, 97 cm high, 50 cm wide

Radios: Astor 'Mickey Mouse' bakelite radio, version with…

Vintage Radios: Astor & Crosley Receivers

Radios: Astor 'Mickey Mouse' bakelite radio, version with Mickey Mouse transfer on reverse (made in Australia 1937-40, reportedly under agreement with Walt Disney; later this was challenged and Mickey was removed from the colourful reverse-painted glass…