Detrola 'Pee-Wee' Radio Model 218 in Mint Green Plaskon

Rare Streamline 1930's George W. Walker Designed Radio

Ref: RA607

This rare mint green Plaskon Detrola 'Pee-Wee' midget tube radio is one in a series of popular designs that Detrola produced. This midget tube radio is one of the most popular designs that Detrola ever produced. Even though this midget radio was popular in its time and was offered in many color combinations, it has become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile tiny case. This rare example is made of mint green Plaskon/Bakelite with black Tenite knobs and streamlined feet.

George W. Walker designed this cabinet for Detrola in 1938. Walker also designed automobiles for the Ford Motor Co., and numerous other products for companies including Admiral Radios, and Willys Trucks. Some of his most recognizable designs that he is credited for are 1955 Thunderbird, and some of the 1949 Ford and the 1950 Lincoln designs.

This cabinet's design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling. It has great rounded edges and molded plastic ridges that travel around the radio. Note that the cases of these sets are extremely fragile, and as a result few appear to have survived especially in the colored plaskon. The beautiful green plaskon cabinet is in great original condition and retains a beautiful luster. The cabinet has two stress lines; one is located on the bottom by the screw hole and the other on the top right corner which is barely visible and a common occurrence on these fragile plaskon radios. Radio retains the original black pressed cardboard back in great condition along with the SW/BC band matching black control knob.

This small radio measures approximately: 6.5" Wide by 4.5" High by 4.25" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis appears complete; cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.