Zephyr 'Color Glow' Radio with Green Catalin Front

Rare + Stunning Light-up Black Lacquer with Catalin Front Radio

Ref: RA955

Rare Zephyr 'Color Glow' Illuminated Catalin 1930's Deco radio.  This seldom seen radio consists of an oval ivory lacquer wood cabinet with a translucent green catalin front panel that lights-up from the inside giving the radio a warm glow, setting it apart from other radios manufactured in the 1930s. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio. The radio is further highlighted by the large circular dial with great graphics. Designed by Morris Weincord of Chicago, IL in 1936 for the Cord Radio Co.

Radio is in great condition with some wear to chrome trim as would be expected from age and use; + lacquered wood cabinet has been beautifully restored.  The original green catalin front panel is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, repairs or burns.  Radio retains the original ZEPHYR decal on front, ivory plaskon knobs, grille cloth and matching wood back panel, manufacturers sticker has be recreated.  Radio lights-up as it should and looks breathtaking at night as well as during the day. The radio is lit by two clear 4W led night light bulbs wired separately from the radio.

This radio measures approximately: 15.5" wide by 8.75" high 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 prior to use.