Air King 'Duchess' A-600 Catalin Radio in Yellow with Green

Seldom Seen Beautifully Marbleized Green Catalin Air King

Ref: RA736

Stately Air King A-600 'Duchess' catalin radio in light yellow with marbleized green trim, is a large radio with a unique design + construction. Designed in 1946, this radio is comprised of 3 separate catalin pieces setting it apart from other radios of the time. he front of the cabinet is consists of two colors, the yellow insert grille and the green surround, both cast separately which are fastened to the yellow cabinet. It is believed that the front surround + the large attached grill are among the largest cast catalin parts ever made. The faintly marbleized yellow catalin cabinet is contrasted with the heavily marbleized jade  green trim. The stately size of this radio, the color, and contrasting trim make for a stunning Art Deco radio.

Radio cabinet has been hand polished to a beautiful gloss. This radio's beautiful yellow catalin cabinet, grill and knobs are in perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. The green catalin grill surround and is also free of cracks, chips, or repairs. The plastic dial face is in good original condition with some stress lines common to this model due to shrinkage. The masonite back is original to the radio and still retains the original manufacturers sticker. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. This is a seldom seen radio in excellent condition that would make for a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection.

Radio measures approximately: 13" wide by 8" high by 7" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.