In the old days, even remotes had character. Names like Space Commander and Flash-Matic lent a feeling of speed and sense of authority that something like a modern RM-VL700 never could. Our friends at Oobject.com have assembled a great collection.
1950 Zenith Lazy Bones Remote
1950s Bakelite Russian Radio Remote
Dumont Rotary Dial Remote Control
First Wireless Remote Control for Radios, Philco, 1939
Play a complete symphony with one finger
Rare Image of 1955 Zenith Flash-matic Remote
Vintage Grundig TV remote with Dial Tuning
Zenith Flash-Matic, first wireless remote
Zenith Space Commander
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