Sentinel 284 Wavy Grille Radio Catalin in Sand with Butterscotch

Incredibly Marbleized Sand Wavy Grille Sentinel

Ref: RA787

Eye-catching Catalin Sentinel 'Wavy Grill' model 284 radio in beautifully marbleized sand with yellow trim. The glossy sand colored catalin cabinet has beautiful yellow, orange and brown marbleizing that really adds intensity the cabinet. This radio was made circa 1945 by The Sentinel Radio Company of Evanston, Illinois Known to collectors as 'Wavy Grill' Sentinel, the designers surely drew inspiration from the automotive world. Along with the insert Catalin speaker grill and the slant front frequency indicator, the dial glass allows for easy viewing from above the radio as well, and acts as an additional architectural touch to make an already attractive radio into a true work of art. This set would make this radio a truly beautiful addition to any collection.

The radio is just a stunning example of this Catalin Sentinel model. Radio is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The yellow catalin grill + knobs are original and in great condition with no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. Back panel is original to the radio in great condition. The dial glass is a correct replacement  + grille cloth is a NOS replacement. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection.

This radio measures approximately: 11" wide by 7" high by 6.25" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working"