Radios
FADA 652 Catalin Radio Maroon + Yellow Insert Grill 'Temple' - Rare
Perfect Original Insert Grille 2-Tone FADA 652 Catalin Radio
Ref: RA350
Uncommon Insert Grill FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in a beautiful Plum/Maroon and Butterscotch Catalin - beautiful + all-original Art Deco radio. Radio model was part of the 1940-1942 FADA radio lineup.
The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, and the butterscotch trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Temple model. This maroon and yellow FADA 652 has no cracks, chips, nicks, repairs or tube burns. The butterscotch catalin louvered insert grill, dial surround and fluted knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition with no cracks, stress lines, chips, breaks, burns or repairs. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one, which often is damaged on this model. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use.
This radio is as clean as one can be found and would truly make a great addition to any radio or Deco collection.
Radio measures approximately: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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