Rare Stewart Warner 'Lady's Head' Radio R108X in Silver + Black

Seldom Seen Art Deco Radio with Silhouetted Lady's Face

Ref: RA999

Beautiful + Rare Stewart Warner Radio R108X (Alemite R20) 'Lady's Head' in silver with black accents. Manufactured in 1933 by the Stewart Warner Corporation. This small metal case radio is among the rarest of Art Deco radios to be found. The Silhouette on the front of the radio is the embodiment of the roaring 1920s flapper style. The 'Lady's Head' radio was not mass produced as very few examples have been found.  This radio was made in both silver/black and black/silver.

Radio is untouched and in great condition showing some signs of wear, corrosion to the paint consistent with age + use.  The black round painted knobs, black graphics as well as is the black metal mesh grill cloth are original to the radio.  Radio is complete with original metal back panel and Alemite Corporation decal still affixed to the bottom of cabinet, serial number stamped on bottom of cabinet matches the one stamped on the chassis. Philip Collins features an example of this radio on page 16 of the book "Radios of The Golden Age".

Measures approximately: 7.62" wide x 7" high x 4.5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, cord is tucked inside. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.