Catalin 'Vertical Grill' Motorola 52 Radio - Swirled Green + Yellow

Stunning Art Deco Motorola 'Vertical Grill' Catalin Radio

Ref: RA801

Great Motorola 52 'Vertical Grill' catalin radio in beautiful marbleized green with yellow trim. This model was the first in a series of three different Catalin cabinet radios produced by Motorola. Manufactured in 1939 by Motorola Radio also known to collectors as the 'Vertical Grill'. This Motorola design highlights the Art Deco elements of the era. The green on this example is highlighted by swirls of light yellow, brown and clear to add depth to the color. This beautiful radio would make a fantastic addition to a collection.

The details in the design are unique with its vertically louvered grill, which, feathers out from the center to the left + right and hexagonal knobs make for an unusual design and highly sought after radio. The cabinet features streamlined hand incised grooves that stretch around the case bringing all the elements together while adding to the geometric aspect of the radio. The metallic dial face is decorated with deco numerals and the Motorola logo written in script. This is an exquisitely crafted Art Deco radio.

This stunning radio is in good original condition with tube burns or repairs to the cabinet; however it does have a small chip on the bottom rear corner and an interior hairline on the bottom that is visible from the outside. Yellow knobs and grill are original to radio and in great condition (please see photos). Radio retains the original paper manufactures label affixed to the bottom of the cabinet and the cardboard back panel. Dial plastic is a correct replacement. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some small signs of age + careful use.

Measures approximately: 9.4" wide x 5.75" high x 4.4" 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.