Motorola 50XC 'Circle-Grill' Radio Marbleized Tortoise Catalin

Art Deco Streamline Catalin Motorola Circle-Grill Radio

Ref: RA721

Strikingly marbleized Motorola Catalin Radio 50XC-4 'Circle-Grill' in tortoise brown with translucent tortoise catalin trim. The Motorola 'Circle-Grille' model is a magnificent, exquisitely crafted Art Deco radio manufactured in 1940 by Motorola Radio. This Motorola design is considered one of the most appealing sets of its time beautifully designed in the Art Deco Style. The details are unique with its round catalin speaker bezel, scalloped handle, and hexagonal knobs.

The cabinet features streamlined ridges that stretch around the case bringing all the elements together. The silver dial face is also decorated with deco numerals and sunburst designs that emanate from a red plastic dial pointer with the letter "M" cast in to it. The tortoise catalin has a deep shine that makes its rich color glow and shows off exceptionally striking colorful, yellow + orange marbleizing. This example has some of the most beautiful marbleizing I have seen on one.

This radio's beautiful catalin cabinet is in original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. The radio retains its original translucent marbleized amber catalin trim in perfect condition. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel. The grill cloth and dial plastic are correct replacements.

This radio measures approximately: 9.5" wide by 5.75" high by 5.5" deep. This set is playing, the chassis has been gone over and plays well.