KLIX Radio in Jet Black Bakelite + Bright Yellow Trim

Art Deco Design with Contrasting Bright Yellow Trim

Ref: RA926

Absolutely Striking KLIX / General Television radio made of glossy jet black Bakelite, with beautifully contrasting bright lemon yellow handle, grille, knobs, and dial face frame. Made in mid 1940's for KLIX by General Television Radio Corp of Chicago, Illinois, model 5A5. The gold face features a beautiful deco lettering , with a gold Saturn shaped station indicator, beneath which 'KLIX' appears.

The radio is in original, untouched condition, with a beautiful natural gloss and is just a superb example of this General Television radio. The beautiful jet black Bakelite cabinet and green polystyrene trim is in incredible original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The bright lemon yellow polystyrene grille, knobs and dial surround is complete and original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The beautiful bright gold and black dial is original and in good condition. The dial plastic is a correct replacement.  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: 8.75" Wide, 5.5" Deep, and 7" Tall to the top of the handle. 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.