Rare FADA 659 'Temple' Insert Grille Radio in Maroon + Yellow

Perfect Original Insert Grille 2-Tone FADA 659 Catalin Radio

Ref: RA1008

Rarely found Insert Grille model FADA 659 Shortwave 'Temple' Catalin radio in a Plum/Maroon and Yellow Catalin - beautiful + all-original Art Deco radio.  Radio model was part of the 1940-1942 FADA radio lineup. The maroon catalin cabinet is highlighted by the yellow grille, large gumdrop knobs and dial surround add contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Temple model. The shortwave model differs from the Fada 652 Temple in a few ways; chassis has lever on the rear of the to change the bands, glass dial face shows shortwave/broadcast bands and the knobs are the larger 'gumdrop' style. It is not often you see a Fada 659 Temple.

This maroon and yellow FADA 659 has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The butterscotch catalin louvered insert grill, dial surround and fluted knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition also with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs.  The graphic reverse painted Shortwave 659 dial glass is original and in great condition. 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