George W. Walker
American [1896-1993]
.jpg)
George Walker was an prolific industrial and automotive designer born in Chicago, Illinois in 1896. Walker designed more than three thousand products in his lifetime. Some of his designs included cars, watches, radios, washers, alarm clocks, and more - for such clients as Detrola Radio Co, Peerless, Willys, Admiral, Kelvinator, and Ford Motor Company. His most notable automobile design is the Ford Thunderbird and his most notable radio design is the Detrola Pee-Wee line of radios of the 1930's
** We are always looking to buy George Walker designed radios as well as other top designers + art deco items from the period. Please contact us if you are looking to sell. Calls are always welcome: 305.778.2182 **
-
Gone
Detrola 219 'Super Pee-Wee' Black Bakelite + Beetle Plastic
George W. Walker Designed Streamline Tube Radio
This beautiful jet black Bakelite Detrola 'Super Pee-Wee' model 219 midget tube radio is one in a series of popular designs that Detrola produced. Even though the line of midget radios produced by Detrola 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 cases. This example is made of jet black Bakelite with marbleized beetle plastic grill and black tenite knobs. 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. This cabinet’s design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling. It has great rounded edges and applied Bakelite "wrap around" grill that travels around the radio. The jet black cabinet + swirled beetle trim are free of any cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Dial and volume knobs have the usual slight warp. Radio still retains the black SW/BC band control knob on the rear of chassis and the original black cardboard back panel . This is a superb example of a black and beetle Super Pee-Wee model. This small radio measures approximately: 8" wide by 5" high by 5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete; cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.
-
Gone
Detrola 274 'Split-Grille' Radio - Blue Plaskon w/ White Trim
Uncommon Early Plaskon Detrola Radio
This rarely seen Bright Blue Plaskon Detrola "Split-Grille" 274 Tube Radio is one of the most elusive designs that Detrola ever produced. This example is made of solid blue Plaskon with white Tenite knobs and 'Split-Grilles'. This cabinet's design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling with it's great rounded edges + molded plastic ridges that travel around the base of radio and separate 'split' louvered grills. The cabinets of these sets are extremely fragile, and as a result few appear to have survived. The cases and trim often crack or became distorted due to the heat from the tubes and relatively small size. The beautiful + brightly colored Plaskon cabinet is in good original condition. It has a couple small tight hairline cracks on the left side by grill openings that do not detract from the beauty and rarity of this set. The original grilles only show a mild amount of warp consistent with age. Radio retains the original white knobs, cardboard back, all manufacturers labels all in good condition. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. The radio measures 9.25" wide by 5.25" high by 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.
-
Gone
Detrola 219 Radio "Super Pee-Wee" in Beetle Plastic + Red
Rare Streamline 1930's George W. Walker Designed Radio
This rare all beetle plastic with red Detrola "Super Pee-Wee" model 219 midget tube radio is one in a series of popular designs that Detrola produced. Even though the line of midget radios produced by Detrola 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 cases. This example is made of beautiful marbleized Beetle Plastic cabinet and grill highlighted with red tenite knobs. This cabinet’s design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling. It has great rounded edges and applied Bakelite "wrap around" grill that travels around the radio. 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. Radio is in great original condition + has a beautiful luster to the cabinet and all original trim. This set is highlighted by its heavy green + orange marbleizing. Cabinet + trim are free of any cracks, chips or repairs. Dial knob has the usual slight warp. Cabinet has one hardly discernible 1/8" line on the bottom rear screw hole that is common to plaskon radios of the time. Radio retains the original black pressed cardboard back in good condition along with the original red SW/BC band control knob. This is a superb example of an all beetle with red trim Super Pee-Wee.This small radio measures approximately: 8" wide by 5" high by 5" 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.
-
Gone
_t.jpg)
Detrola 219 "Super Pee-Wee" Red Plaskon + Beetle Bakelite Art Deco Radio
George W. Walker Designed Streamline Tube Radio
This rare bright red Machine Age Bakelite Detrola "Super Pee-Wee" model 219 midget tube radio is one in a series of popular designs that Detrola produced. Even though the line of midget radios produced by Detrola 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 cases. This example is made of bright red Plaskon Bakelite with beetle plastic grill and red tenite knobs. 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. This cabinet’s design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling. It has great rounded edges and applied Bakelite "wrap around" grill that travels around the radio. Radio is in great original condition and has a beautiful luster to the cabinet and trim. Cabinet has one very small hairline on the bottom rear screw hole that is common to Plaskon radios of the time. Beetle plastic wrap-around grill has two small hairlines that can only be seen when looking closely at the bottom edge of the grill. This small radio measures approximately: 8" wide by 5" high by 5" 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.
-
Gone
_t.jpg)
American Art Deco Red Plaskon Detrola "Pee-Wee" Model 218
Designed by George W. Walker
This George W. Walker designed Machine Age Bakelite Detrola "Pee-Wee" 218 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 example is made of red Plaskon/Bakelite with black Tenite knobs and streamlined feet. 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. These cases often cracked or became distorted due to the heat of the tubes in such a small plastic cabinet, this one has a perfect red Plaskon cabinet and black trim. The beautiful red colored Bakelite cabinet is in great original condition and retains a beautiful luster. The cabinet has no cracks, chips, burns, or repairs. Radio retains the original black pressed cardboard back in great condition along with the SW/BC band 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 seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.
-
Gone
_t.jpg)
RCA 9-SX "Nipper" Radio Black Plaskon + Beetle Plastic American Art Deco
Seldom Seen Model in a Great Color Combo
Seldom seen Machine Age pre-war 1939 RCA victor known as the "Nipper" 9-SX in jet black Plaskon with a salt + pepper Beetle Plastic grill. This model is an incredibly well designed streamlined tube radio. This little radio is constructed of 3 separate Plaskon Bakelite pieces, first is the Plaskon body, second is the wrap around deco grill with the great RCA Victor logo engraved vertically on the rounded corner, and third and lastly is the top Plaskon stepped trim piece. Even though these midget sized radios were popular in their time and offered in many color combinations, they have become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile Plaskon case. This radio is as close to perfect as can be found and has the original knobs and is free of any cracks, hairlines, tube burns or repairs to the trim or body. This radio has one small chip on the top right rear corner, dial has been replaced and back panel is a replacement. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide by 5" 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.
-
Gone
_t.jpg)
Detrola "Super Pee-Wee" Radio Black Plaskon + Beetle Plastic Grill
Rare Streamline 1930's American Radio model# 219
This is a rare Plaskon with marbled Beetle Plastic Art Deco Detrola "Super Pee-Wee" radio model # 219 designed in 1938 by George W. Walker for the Detrola Company of Detroit Michigan. The case is made of jet black Plaskon with a "Wrap Around" grill of marbled Beetle Plastic and is in great condition. Cabinet and trim are free of any cracks, chips, hairlines or repairs. Dial knob has the usual slight warp. This is the best example of a Super Pee-Wee I have owned. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide by 5" 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.
.jpg)
Clocks
Radios.jpg)
Furniture.jpg)
Seating.jpg)
Lighting.jpg)
Objects
Catalin Radio Parts
Catalin Showcase
We Buy Catalin Radios