Air King Radio
Brooklyn - New York
Air King Products Co., Inc. in Brooklyn, New York manufactured some of the most sought after Art Deco radios of the era. Air King is known for the Skyscraper line of plaskon plastic / bakelite radios designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout manufactured circa 1933-1935.
The Air King radio was made in 3 different styles including one with a tuning-eye. The model #'s for the ‘Skyscraper’ are 52 with either Egyptian or clock insert, 66 with either Globes or clock insert and fianlly the 770 with a tuning eye and front facing speaker.. The Air King was available in numerous colors including: Ivory, Brown, Black, Pure White, Green, Lavender, Red, Yellow, Blue and Ivory cabinet with a crystalline finish and black cabinet with crystalline finish only model 52 + 66 (never on a 770 Tuning-Eye model).
Air King made one catalin radio, the model A-600 "Duchess", which was available in 4 color combinations.
** We are always looking to buy Air King Skyscraper models + Catalin Radios as well as other Catalin, Plaskon + Bakelite radios by any manufacturer. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. Calls or texts are always welcome: 305.778.2182 **
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Air King 'Skyscraper' Radio Model 66 in Marbleized Brown - Harold Van Doren
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
Stunning Chocolate Brown Marbleized Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 66 radio with the 'Globe' insert, a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This marbleized chocolate brown Bakelite Air King Model 52 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This model constructed of Brown Bakelite(an early plastic), has the Globe insert on its waterfall facade. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original + in great condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs to cabinet or trim. Copper-toned Globe(world) insert, copper surround and convex glass covering them are original + perfect. White dial face with Atlas holding the world on his shoulders is is bright and perfect. The three matching bakelite knobs + the two matching top bars are original to the radio and also perfect. Radio retains the original patterned copper-toned grille cloth. Speaker is not attached, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King 'Duchess' A-600 Catalin Radio in Green and Yellow
Rare Air King Beautifully Marbleized Green Catalin
Commanding Air King 'Duchess' A-600 catalin radio in marbleized jade green with yellow trim, is a substantial 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. The green cabinet and the front of the cabinet consists of two colors, the green insert grille and the yellow 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 beautifully marbleized jade green catalin cabinet is contrasted with the yellow trim. The green Catalin cabinet is beautifully marbleized with tones of green, brown, yellow + clear that add depth to an already beautiful radio. 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 an a beautiful gloss. This radio's beautiful catalin cabinet is in great original condition with no chips, tube burns, or repairs; however it does have a tight hairline by the bottom front screw hole as seen in photo. The yellow catalin grill surround and green catalin knobs are free of cracks, chips, or repairs. The plastic dial face is in great original condition with only minimal signs of use + age. The masonite back is original to the radio and still retains the original manufacturers sticker. 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.
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Air King A-600 'Duchess' Radio in Green and Yellow Catalin
Seldom Seen Beautifully Marbleized Green Catalin Air King
Regal Air King A-600 'Duchess' catalin radio in marbleized jade green with yellow trim, is a substantial 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. The green cabinet and the front of the cabinet consists of two colors, the green insert grille and the yellow 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 beautifully marbleized jade green catalin cabinet is contrasted with the yellow trim. The green Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, brown, yellow + clear that add depth to an already beautiful radio. 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 an incredible gloss. This radio's beautiful catalin cabinet is in great original condition with no chips, tube burns, or repairs; however it does have a tight hairline by the bottom rear screw hole as seen in photo. The yellow catalin grill surround and catalin knobs are free of cracks, chips, or repairs. The plastic dial face is in great original condition wit only minimal signs of use + age. The masonite back is original to the radio and still retains the original manufacturers sticker. 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.
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Air King 'Duchess' A-600 Catalin Radio in Yellow and Jade Green
Seldom Seen Beautifully Marbleized Green Catalin Air King
Regal Air King A-600 'Duchess' catalin radio in yellow with marbleized bright jade green trim, is a substantial 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. The 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 only small signs of age. 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.
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Air King 'Skyscraper' Radio Model 52 with Egyptians in Ivory - Harold Van Doren
Quintessential American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
Striking Ivory Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 52 radio with the Egyptian insert; a true American Art Deco design icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's" called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This ivory plaskon with black trim Air King Model 52 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model radio constructed of plaskon(an early plastic), has the rarer Egyptian insert on its waterfall facade and the large deco "AK" tuning knob. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original and in fabulous condition with only a few small hairlines/mold marks and small scratches consistent with manufacturing process, age and use. The Deco Egyptian insert is original and in great condition with only slight signs of age. The three black bakelite knobs + the two ivory top bars are original to the radio and perfect. Radio retains the original grill cloth and metal bottom panel. Speaker is not installed in radio, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 66 radio in Pure White - Harold Van Doren
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
Beautiful and Rare Pure White Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 66 radio with the 'Clock' insert, a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This pure white Plaskon Air King Model 66 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model constructed of Plaskon (an early plastic), has the deco clock insert on its deco waterfall facade. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Unlike the most often seen Ivory colored Air King this is a Pure White example...it is so white that it is a Bluish-White Plaskon color. This color cabinet is seldom seen. Radio is original + in beautiful condition with small scratches and blemishes that are a common for Air King radios consistent with manufacturing process, age and use. Deco clock face, chrome surround and convex glass covering the clock are original + perfect. White dial face with Atlas holding the world on his shoulders is is bright and perfect. The four Black bakelite knobs with inset pure white plaskon + the two matching pure white top bars are original to the radio and damage free. Radio retains the original grill cloth. Original speaker is not attached , as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King 52 Radio 'Skyscraper' Brown with Egyptians - Harold Van Doren
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
This striking brown Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 52 radio with the Egyptian insert is a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's" called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This marbleized chocolate brown Bakelite Air King Model 52 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model radio constructed of bakelite, has the rarer Egyptian insert on its waterfall facade and the large deco 'AK" tuning knob. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original and in fabulous condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs. The Deco gold-tone Egyptian insert is original and in great condition with only slight signs of age. The large brown bakelite 'AK' knob + the two brown top bars are original to the radio and perfect. The two brown lever knobs are exact replacements. Radio retains the original grill cloth and metal bottom panel. Speaker is not installed in radio, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King 'Duchess' A-600 Catalin Radio in Yellow with Green
Seldom Seen Beautifully Marbleized Green Catalin Air King
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.
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Air King 'Skyscraper' Radio Model 66 in Yellow - Harold Van Doren
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
Rare and beautiful Yellow Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 66 radio with the 'Clock' insert, a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This yellow Plaskon Air King Model 66 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model constructed of Plaskon (an early plastic), has the clock insert on its deco waterfall facade. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is original + in beautiful condition with small scratches and blemishes that are a common for Air King radios consistent with manufacturing process, age and use; however it does have a repair on the top of the cabinet that was expertly done years ago. Deco clock face, chrome surround and convex glass covering the clock are original + perfect. White dial face with Atlas holding the world on his shoulders is is bright and perfect. The four Black bakelite knobs with inset yellow plaskon + the two yellow top bars are original to the radio, damage free. Radio retains the original grill cloth and cardboard bottom panel. Speaker is not attached, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King 'Skyscraper' 52 Radio Green w/Crystalline Finish + Egyptians
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
The Green with Crystalline Finish Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 52 radio with the Egyptian insert is a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's" called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This green plaskon with rare crystalline finish Air King Model 52 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model radio constructed of plaskon (an early plastic ) with an applied original crystalline finish, has the rarer Egyptian insert on its waterfall facade and the large deco 'AK" tuning knob. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original + in great condition with only small scratches and blemishes that are a common for Air King radios consistent with manufacturing process, age and use. Original crystalline finish has some wear associated with age and use as would be expected. The Deco black + brass Egyptian insert is original and in great condition with only slight signs of age. The green 'AK' tuning knobs and the the two green top bars are original to the radio and perfect; the two lever knobs are replacements. Radio retains the original grill cloth and metal bottom panel. Speaker is not installed in radio, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King Skyscraper Radio Model 66 in Lavender - Harold Van Doren
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
Incredible and rare Lavender Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 66 radio with the 'Globe' insert, a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This lavender Plaskon Air King Model 66 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model constructed of Plaskon (an early plastic), has the Globe insert on its deco waterfall facade. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original + in great original condition with no cracks, chips or repairs; cabinet has small scratches and blemishes that are a common for Air King radios consistent with manufacturing process, age and use. Globes, chrome surround and convex glass covering globes are original + perfect. Black dial face bright and perfect; this radio was found in Portugal and has a 220V chassis with the European 'Star' dial. The four Black bakelite knobs with inset lavender plaskon + the two lavender top bars are original to the radio and damage free. Radio retains the original grill cloth. Speaker is not attached, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King 'Skyscraper' Radio Model 66 in Blue - Harold Van Doren
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
Rare and beautiful Blue Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 66 radio with the 'Globe' insert, a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This blue Plaskon Air King Model 66 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model constructed of Plaskon (an early plastic), has the Globe insert on its deco waterfall facade. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original + in great original condition with only small scratches and blemishes that are a common for Air King radios consistent with manufacturing process, age and use. Globes, chrome surround and convex glass covering globes are original + perfect. Black dial face with Atlas holding the world on his shoulders is is bright and perfect. The three Black bakelite knobs with inset blue plaskon + the two blue top bars are original to the radio, damage free and only exhibit a small amount of discoloration; common for this color. Radio retains the original grill cloth and cardboard bottom panel. Speaker is not attached, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King ‘Skyscraper’ 770 Radio in Ivory Plaskon - Rare 1937 Deco Design
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
Rare Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 770 radio with the 'Tuning Eye' is a Art Deco design icon. This ivory cream Plaskon Air King is a seldom seen radio made by Air King Products Company of New York in 1937. This early model constructed of Plaskon (an early plastic), with the 'Air King' logo embossed above the green magic eye tube is a great deco radio. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original with a beautiful and natural gloss + in excellent condition with no cracks, tube burns or repairs. The cabinet has the usual tight stress lines from normal use and age that are common to the Air King Skyscraper radios. Cabinet has a small chip inside the cabinet where the screw/bracket holds the speaker enclosure to the cabinet that cannot be seen when the radio is displayed. Radio retains the original patterned grill cloth in good condition with signs of wear consistent with age + use. The original gold and black dial face is bright. The ivory plastic knobs and dial plastic are correct replacements. Chassis has date stamped: JUN 8 1937 The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King 'Skyscraper' Radio Model 66 in Black - Harold Van Doren
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
Black Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 66 radio with the 'Globe' insert, a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This jet black bakelite Air King Model 66 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model constructed of Bakelite(an early plastic), has the Globe insert on its waterfall facade. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original + in fabulous condition with only small scratches consistent with age and use; cabinet has one tight almost invisible hairline on the top from under the bar going to the back edge. Globes and convex glass covering them are original + perfect. Black dial face with Atlas holding the world on his shoulders is is bright and perfect. The three Black bakelite knobs with inset ivory plaskon + the two top bars are original to the radio and perfect. Radio retains the original grill cloth and cardboard bottom panel. Speaker is not attached, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King A-600 'Duchess' Catalin Radio in Green with Yellow
Seldom Seen Beautifully Marbleized Green Catalin Air King
Seldom seen Air King A-600 'Duchess" radio in green with yellow catalin, 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. The front of the cabinet is comprised of two colors, the green grill and the yellow surround, both cast separately which are fastened to the main green cabinet. It is believed that the front panel + the large attached grill are among the largest cast catalin parts ever made. The green Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, brown, yellow + clear that add depth to an already beautiful radio. The swirl pattern on the top and right side of cabinet is very different then other examples of this radio. The swirls look like green, borwn and clear "drips". The stately size of this radio, the great color, and contrasting trim make for a stunning Art Deco radio. Radio cabinet has been hand polished to an incredible gloss. This radio's beautiful catalin cabinet is in perfect original condition with no cracks chips, tube burns, or repairs. The yellow catalin grill surround and green catalin knobs are also free of cracks, chips, or repairs. The plastic dial face is in great original condition. The masonite back is original to the radio and still retains the original manufacturers sticker. 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.
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Air King 52 Radio 'Skyscraper' with Egyptians - Harold Van Doren
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
The Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 52 radio with the Egyptian insert is a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's" called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This ivory plaskon with black trim Air King Model 52 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model radio constructed of plaskon(an early plastic ), has the rarer Egyptian insert on its waterfall facade and the large deco 'AK" tuning knob. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original and in fabulous condition with only a few small hairlines and small scratches consistent with manufacturing process, age and use. The Deco black + silver Egyptian insert is original and in great condition with only slight signs of age. The three black bakelite knobs + the two ivory top bars are original to the radio and perfect. Radio retains the original grill cloth and metal bottom panel. Speaker is not installed in radio, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Air King "Skyscraper" Radio Model 66 in Ivory - Harold Van Doren
Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design
The Air King "Skyscraper" Model 66 radio with the "Globe" insert is a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's" called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This ivory plaskon Air King Model 66 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model constructed of Plaskon(an early plastic ), has Globe insert on its waterfall facade. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original + in fabulous condition with only small scratches consistent with age and use. Globes and convex glass covering them are original + perfect. Black dial face with Atlas holding the world on his shoulders is is bright and perfect. The three Black bakelite knobs with inset ivory plaskon + the two top bars are original to the radio and perfect. Radio retains the original grill cloth and cardboard bottom panel. Speaker is removed from radio, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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.
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Air King "Duchess" A-600 Catalin Radio Knobs - Original Maroon Pair
Original pair of Air King "Duchess" A-600 Catalin Radio Knobs in Maroon/Plum. Knobs are in perfect condition with no cracks or chips. Perfect to complete a radio or replace repro knobs with original ones.
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