Catalin Tom Thumb 955 'Oval-Dial' Radio - Small Deco Beauty

Rarely Seen Deco Catalin Tom Thumb Radio

Ref: RA987

Small Tom Thumb Catalin radio made in the late 1930s by the Automatic Radio Mfg. Co. The model 955 is known to collectors as the 'Oval-Dial' The Tom Thumb name is a perfect fit for this radio - as it is one of the smallest radios made of catalin. This model has a design that is unique with attached Catalin feet, an oval-shaped dial face, Deco grill cutouts, and vertically positioned knobs. This marbleized yellow example is all original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish.

The warm yellow marbleized catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips or repairs; cabinet has a small tube burn (common for a Tom Thumb). The two fluted knobs, two yellow catalin feet and back foot are original + have the original blue painted stripes. Grill cloth is in beautiful condition with only some signs of age. Water-slide decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. This is a great example of an all original early + rare Tom Thumb catalin radio.

This small radio measures approximately: 7.5" wide by 5.9" high by 4.25" 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.