Radios
Deco Philco TP-20 Radio in Ebony with Ivory Trim
Stunning + Perfect Seldom Seen Deco Philco Radio
Ref: RA450
Beautiful Black plaskon bakelite with Ivory Trim Art Deco Philco Transitone radio model TP-20 from 1939. Considered to be one of the most Art Deco radios manufactured by Philco along with the Philco / Simplex model UA-52P. This great deco radio is made of jet black plaskon cabinet and handle with a 'wrap around' grill and knobs of Ivory colored tenite plastic. There are a few versions of this style but this one has the bakelite handle and extended bakelite back cover.
The radio is original, with a beautiful + natural gloss and is just a superb example of this Deco Philco model. Cabinet and matching back panel are free of any cracks, chips, hairlines or repairs. Ivory tenite trim and black handle are original to the radio and also free of any defects or repairs. Radio retains the original 'Philco Transitone' decal on the front of cabinet. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some small signs careful use consistent with age.
The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide by 7" 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