Radios

Crosley G1465 Catalin Radio 'Split-Grille' - Plum + Yellow

Stunning and seldom seen Crosley G1465 catalin radio in beautiful plum with yellow trim. The Crosley 'Split-Grille' manufactured in 1938 by manufactured by Moffats Limited, Weston, Ontario. The design of this model incorporates wonderful deco elements. The catalin has a deep shine, rich color and glow. This radio original radio is a stunning example of this Crosley model. The glossy plum catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The yellow split-grilles and knobs are original to radio and in perfect condition with no cracks, chips or repairs. Retains original manufacturers paper label on bottom. Clear dial plastic cover is a correct replacement. Radio measures approximately: 9.5" long by 5.75" high by 3.75" 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.

RCA 9TX Little Nipper Catalin Radio in Marbelized Green - Beautiful

Seldom Seen John Vassos Designed Deco Catalin Radio

Beautifully marbleized green RCA Catalin 9-TX 'Little Nipper II' Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its grooves that wrap-around cabinet. The Brazilian Onyx catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, and some brown that add depth to the catalin cabinet. The design of this model has been attributed to industrial designer John Vassos one of the designers for RCA. The small size of this radio combined with the great color and contrasting trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. Radio cabinet has been hand polished and has an incredible gloss to it. Cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Ivory Plaskons knobs are original to the radio.  Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. This is a crisp example that was well taken care and it would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures approximately: 8.5" wide by 5.25" high by 4" 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.

EP375 Emerson 5+1 Catalin Radio in Butterscotch + Brown with Handle

Great Emerson Catalin '5+1' with No Rivets and Matching Handle

Beautiful + Desirable marbled Butterscotch with Brown trim Art Deco 1941 Emerson EP-375 "5+1" Catalin radio with handle and no rivets. The warm butterscotch cabinet with veins of brown, reddish-orange and lighter yellow running through it makes the radio stand out from others. This model with a handle + no rivets is the rarest variation of Emerson 5+1's. This original radio has taken on a beautiful rich butterscotch patina which is only accentuated by the streaks of brown + yellow that run throughout the cabinet adding depth to a great radio. Beautiful marbleized catalin cabinet + handle are perfect with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio has original brown plastic grille bars and knobs with very little wear showing. The Emerson water-slide decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches, scuffs consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately: 9.5" wide by 5.75" high by 4.75" 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.

Emerson EP375 Catalin 5+1 Radio in Butterscotch + Brown with Handle

Great Emerson Catalin '5+1' with No Rivets and Matching Handle

Desirable marbled Butterscotch with Brown trim Art Deco 1941 Emerson EP-375 "5+1" Catalin radio with handle and no rivets. The warm butterscotch cabinet with veins of brown, reddish-orange and lighter yellow running through it makes the radio stand out from others. This model with a handle + no rivets is the rarest variation of Emerson 5+1's. This original radio has taken on a beautiful rich butterscotch patina which is only accentuated by the streaks of brown + yellow that run throughout the cabinet adding depth to a great radio. Beautiful marbleized catalin cabinet + handle are perfect with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio has original brown plastic grille bars and knobs with very little wear showing. The Emerson water-slide decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches, scuffs consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately: 9.5" wide by 5.75" high by 4.75" 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.

Garod Commander 6AU-1 Catalin Radio in Marbleized Red with Yellow

Beautiful Highly Marbleized Bright Red Garod Wrap-Around Grille

Striking Bright Red + Yellow Catalin Garod model 6AU-1 'Commander- made by the Garod Radio Corporation in 1945. This sleek Art Deco catalin radio has a streamlined design emphasized with the less often seen wrap-around grille. The bright red cabinet with it's intense marbleizing adds to the display quality of this radio. This is one of the most marbleized red Garod Commanders that I have owned. The bright red color is brought out even more with its contrasting yellow trim. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Catalin Garod model. The cabinet + trim have no cracks, burn marks, repairs, or chips and all trim pieces are original to the radio. This set retains its original cardboard back which is in great condition and manufacturers stickers affixed to the bottom of cabinet. This is an exceptional and rare tube radio that looks like it has been well cared for showing small light scratches consistent with light use. It would make a great addition to any Radio or Art Deco Collection. Radio measures approximately: 11" Wide x 6.5" High x 6" 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.

Sentinel 284 Catalin 'Wavy Grille" Radio in Lapis-Lazuli Blue - Exceedingly Rare

Rarely Seen Blue Sentinel Catalin Radio

Excedingly Rare Catalin Sentinel 284 'Wavy Grille' radio in marbleized lapis-lazuli blue (oxidized to green) with butterscotch trim. Finding an example of this model in blue is extremely difficult as only a few exist as far as is know. The bluish-green patina on this radio is stunning with it's strong veins of yellow with tones of blue and green running through it that makes this an incredible example of a rare radio. This Sentinel model was made circa 1945 by The Sentinel Radio Company of Evanston, Illinois Known to collectors as 'Wavy Grille' 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 particular example was owned by important catalin collector Mark Woolley, sold at Bonhams in 2007 along with the rest of his collection and has only been in one collection since. This set would make a truly incredible addition to any radio collection. The radio is just a stunning example of an ultra-rare blue catalin Sentinel model 284.  The glossy catalin cabinet is perfect with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs and has beautiful intense marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. The chunky butterscotch catalin grill surround and knobs are original and in great condition with no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The grill cloth, dial glass + back panel are original and show only minimal signs of age. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio measures approximately: 11" wide by 7" high by 6.25" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis appears 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.

Addison 2 'Waterfall' Catalin Art Deco Radio in Merlot + Butterscotch

Beautiful Two-Tone All Original Catalin Addison Radio

Catalin Addison Radio 2 'Waterfall' in Merlot with Butterscotch trim made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. The unique Art Deco styling, bold use of color, and Deco dial make this a truly beautiful radio. This stylized Art Deco radio features the famous 'waterfall' speaker grill trim and surround 'bumpers' with speed-lines that really make for a streamlined radio design. The maroon/plum color is brought out with its contrasting yellow trim. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this catalin Addison model. The glossy catalin cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The yellow catalin trim is complete + original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original matching maroon catalin 'pinwheel' knobs are also perfect. Manufactures paper label is still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Clear dial plastic cover is a replacement. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use Radio measures approximately: 10.25" long by 6" high by 5" 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.

Metallic Blue Front Sparton 'Cloisonné' Model 500C Catalin Radio

Rare Walter Dorwin Teague Art Deco Beauty

Stunning rare blue front Sparton Cloisonné with yellow catalin cabinet. The Sparton Cloisonné model 500C radio introduced in 1939 is a veritable Art Deco masterpiece designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. Its compact housing features a colorful metallic blue cloisonné front, exquisitely trimmed with a streamline lace-work of chrome and framed with yellow catalin housing. This is the only radio designed that combines all three materials. This radio is perfect with no cracks, chips or repairs to the butterscotch catalin cabinet or metallic blue Cloisonné front. The bright metallic blue Cloisonné front is free of any damage and chrome is great. Ivory plastic knobs and color coordinated grill cloth are original to the set. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. This is a great example of a radio that is seldom offered for sale especially in this great of a condition. This radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This compact radio measures approximately 8" wide by 5" high by 4.25 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.

FADA 'Bullet' Model 1000 Catalin Radio - Merlot + Butterscotch

All-Original Fada 1000 Bullet

Beautiful FADA 'Bullet' Model 1000 in Merlot/Maroon with Butterscotch Catalin - beautiful + original Art Deco radio. This radio styling epitomizes 1940's Streamline design with its sleek rounded lines that suggest speed and practicality, hallmarks of streamlined industrial design from those years. FADA produced many radios and televisions over the years, but its Catalin radios, particularly the 'Bullet' are the best-known models. The Catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the butterscotch trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Bullet Streamliner model. This maroon and yellow FADA 1000 has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The Butterscotch Catalin dial ring, fluted knobs and handle are original to this radio and in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The 'Gemloid' dial face is in beautiful condition. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel and original gold grill cloth. Clear dial plastic cover is a replacement. 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: 10.25" Wide by 5.5" Deep by 6.5" High. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Cord is dry and cracking. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Symphony Catalin Radio 'Split-Grille' in Butterscotch + Black

Incredibly Rare Symphony 'Split-Grille' Catalin Radio

Rare Symphony Catalin Radio 'Split Grille' with a butterscotch case and black/dark green marbleized trim. Manufactured in 1938/1939 by the Record-O-Vox Inc. the Symphony remains one of the top catalin radios to be found. The radios beautiful translucent + marbleized yellow cabinet is highlighted by the dark green highly yellow swirled trim which makes this an exceptional example of a rare Symphony radio.   This color Symphony is one of the 4 color combinations manufactured. Finding a Symphony such as this one is extremely difficult and this might be one of your only chance at acquiring an example. This color combo has a wonderful vibrancy due to the contrast of the trim and cabinet. This radio would make for an exceptional addition to any collection. The all-original radio cabinet and trim has only been lightly polished and looks awesome. The butterscotch catalin cabinet is in excellent condition with no chips, tube burns or repairs. The marbleized black catalin grilles, handle + knobs are factory original and without damage. Radio retains the original metal embossed name tag, manufactures sticker, deco embossed foil dial + pointer. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. Please note that the chassis on this example was at one point switched, original dial and pointer were kept with the radio. Did the radio stop functioning and a repair person just put a similar fitting chassis in....this will remain a mystery.   Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Symphony Catalin Bakelite Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **

Kadette 'Clockette' K28 Catalin Radio in Highly Marbleized Butterscotch

Great Highly Marbleized Green Kadette Clockette

Kadette 'Clockette' K28 catalin radio in highly butterscotch with green undertones. This color was referred to by Kadette as 'Blue Marble' since the color when it left the factory was a marbled light blue or glacier blue color. The factory blue has taken on a warm greenish-butterscotch patina over the years. Made in 1937 by the International Radio Corp. in Ann Arbor, Michigan The 'Clockette' with its elegant cube design, etched grooves that wrap around and its distinctive 'clock' style brass dial bezel is unlike any other catalin radio. Radio is absolutely stunning with its heavily marbleized and translucent cabinet.....you can see through parts of the radio as seen in photos. The marbleized translucent catalin cabinet has an incredible gloss and depth. Radio cabinet has no cracks, chips, or repairs; however it does have a tube burn that is often found on the Clockette. Radio retains the matching catalin front knobs, back knob and the yellow catalin pilot lamp 'jewel' that are perfect and original to the radio.  Brass dial bezel with Deco numbers and brass pointer are original to the radio and exhibits some signs of age. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. Radio has small scratches, scuffs consistent with age + use of set. This seldom seen radio is absolutely striking and would make a fantastic addition to a radio collection. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 7" high by 5" 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.

Motorola 51x15W 'S-Grill' Catalin Radio in Rare Yellow + Red

Rare + Stunning Motorola 'S-Grill' Catalin Radio

Rare all-original Catalin Motorola radio model 51X15W in Yellow and Red 'S-Grill'. The "W" designation in the model number was due to the white catalin cabinet rather than the usual black cabinet found with the red front. This radio is a perfect all-original example with the correct markings on back panel; very few of these are around. Manufactured starting in 1939 by Motorola Radio also known to collectors as the 'S-Grill'.  This is a beautifully designed and exquisitely crafted Art Deco radio. This beautiful radio is in great original condition and is rarely seen in this color combination and is considered to be a top addition to a collection.This Art Deco Motorola design is considered one of the most appealing sets of its time. The details are unique with its thin and sleek front panel etched with deco speed-lines highlighted by wonderful and unique S-Curve speaker cutout to its cylindrical handle + knobs and its very Deco dial face in foil. The butterscotch catalin cabinet also features matching streamlined speed-lines that stretch around the case bringing all the elements together. The golden foil dial face is also decorated with deco numerals and a red plastic dial pointer with the letter "M" cast in to it.The glossy yellow cabinet + knobs are in beautiful original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. The original bright red catalin front and handle all in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The cardboard back panel is original to the radio and has the correct 51x15W model designation.  The original gold grill cloth is in great condition with very little signs of age and use. Dial plastic cover is a correct replacement. This radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide by 6" 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.

Great Black Catalin Emerson 'Aristocrat' Radio - Rarely Seen

Seldom Seen Ebony Catalin Geddes Designed Aristocrat

Seldom seen Striking Black Catalin Emerson 'Aristocrat' Radio model 400 designed in 1940 by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. The ebony catalin has green/baby blue marbleizing that makes this unusual colored radio stand out. The trim (knobs, handle, grill and pointer) unlike other Aristocrat models is jet black and not brown.  This is a seldom seen color combination for this model. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This model's fragile black and ivory tenite/plastic grill, which is prone to deterioration, is original and in beautiful condition. The two black bakelite knobs + handle are original to the radio and also in perfect condition. The Emerson decal is also original and in beautiful condition.  The dial plastic is a correct replacements. The cabinet has small surface scratches consistent with age and light careful 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: 10.75" wide by 7.25" high by 5.50" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete; cord is tucked inside of cabinet. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Air King 'Skyscraper' Radio Model 52 with Egyptians in Ivory - Harold Van Doren

Quintessential American Art Deco Air King Radio Design

Striking Ivory Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 52 radio with the Egyptian insert; a true American Art Deco design icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's" called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made".  This ivory plaskon with black trim Air King Model 52 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933.  This early model radio constructed of plaskon(an early plastic), has the rarer Egyptian insert on its waterfall facade and the large deco "AK" tuning knob. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Radio is all-original and in fabulous condition with only a few small hairlines/mold marks and small scratches consistent with manufacturing process, age and use.  The Deco Egyptian insert is original and in great condition with only slight signs of age.  The three black bakelite knobs + the two ivory top bars are original to the radio and perfect. Radio retains the original grill cloth and metal bottom panel. Speaker is not installed in radio, as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **

Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 66 radio in Pure White - Harold Van Doren

Striking American Art Deco Air King Radio Design

Beautiful and Rare Pure White Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 66 radio with the 'Clock' insert, a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made". This pure white Plaskon Air King Model 66 was designed by Harold Van Doren + John Gordon Rideout for the Air King Products Company of New York in 1933. This early model constructed of Plaskon (an early plastic), has the deco clock insert on its deco waterfall facade. The fragile nature of the Air King radios has made them extremely rare + desirable. Unlike the most often seen Ivory colored Air King this is a Pure White example...it is so white that it is a Bluish-White Plaskon color. This color cabinet is seldom seen. Radio is original + in beautiful condition with small scratches and blemishes that are a common for Air King radios consistent with manufacturing process, age and use. Deco clock face, chrome surround and convex glass covering the clock are original + perfect. White dial face with Atlas holding the world on his shoulders is is bright and perfect. The four Black bakelite knobs with inset pure white plaskon + the two matching pure white top bars are original to the radio and damage free. Radio retains the original grill cloth. Original speaker is not attached , as it is safer to display the Air King without the heavy speaker hanging from top of cabinet. The radio measures approximately: 11.75" High by 8.75" Wide by 6.75" 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. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Air King Skyscraper Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **

Bright Jadeite Green Bendix 526MC Catalin Radio with Intense Marbleizing

Beautiful Example of a Bendix 526MC

This beautiful example of a Bendix 526MC Catalin radio in a fantastic highly marbleized jadeite green with lots of bluish-turquoise tones and black Catalin. This Art Deco Bendix Tube Radio made circa 1946 is extremely stylish with the marbleized green cabinet and contrasting black front, a color combination only found on this model catalin radio. This has to be the best example that I have owned. The Art Deco styling of this model is stylish and solid. The contrasting black Catalin front brings the green and bluish tones alive. This model radio incorporates both a unique design + construction. The swirled green catalin top + sides are molded into one U-shaped piece that fits down over the black catalin piece which forms the front and base of the radio The two rounded corner pieces that bolt onto either side of the dial are a unique feature unlike anything found on any other radio. Radio is in beautiful original condition and retains a beautiful gloss that shows off the vivid marbleized color. Radio has been cut/polished back to its factory original color. Cabinet and trim are in very perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio retains its original matching knobs, and manufacturer's sticker on the bottom. The original gold and black dial plastic is also in perfect condition. The cabinet has small surface scratches consistent with age and light careful use. Radio measures approximately 11" Wide x 7" High x 6" 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.

Highly Marbleized Green Emerson AU-190 'Tombstone' Catalin Radio

Great Highly Marbleized Green 1937 Emerson AU-190 Radio

Spectacularly Marbleized Emerson AU-190 radio from 1937 in a Green or Brazilian Onyx as Emerson referred to it. Radio is absolutely stunning with its heavily marbleized and translucent cabinet.....you can see through parts of the radio as seen on photos. The green Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, clear and brown that add depth to an already beautiful radio. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a great example of this seldom seen color Emerson 'Tombstone' model.  Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs and has a beautiful gloss to it. The 3 matching catalin knobs are perfect + original to the radio. Gold fabric grill cloth is original + in great condition with only small signs of age. Water-slide decal  + dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This highly marbleized green Emerson radio is absolutely striking and would make a fantastic addition to a radio collection. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 10" high by 5" 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.

Kadette 'Clockette' K26 Radio in Clear ‘Blue Glass’ Catalin - Ultra Rare

Incredible Blue Glass / Clear Green Kadette Clockette

Exceedingly Rare Clear 'Blue Glass' Catalin Kadette 'Clockette' model K26 radio.  Referred by Kadette in advertisements as 'Blue Glass' due to it being clear and originally blue from the factory; it has now oxidized to a beautiful medium bright green. The Clockette with its elegant cube design, etched grooves that wrap around and its distinctive 'clock ' style brass dial bezel is unlike any other catalin radio.  This radio's absolutely striking clear cabinet allows you to see the internal components of the radio! This is a great example of this Kadette 'Clockette' model. This color combination when one can be found is prone to damage due to the manufacturing process, clear 'crystlin' catalin material, grooves and tight fit of chassis. This example is no exception and therefore the cabinet was professionally repaired by Dan Blake many years back and looks spectacular; virtually impossible to see repair on this clear catalin radio.  The clear green catalin radio cabinet has an incredible gloss and it is absolutely striking on display. The two matching catalin front knobs and rear clear catalin knob are original to the radio and damage free. Brass dial bezel, mesh screen and pointer are original to the radio and exhibit some light signs of age. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. Radio has small scratches, scuffs consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely striking and it would make a fantastic addition to a radio collection as it is not something that comes to market often. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 7" high by 5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete; cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use. **Price by Request**

Catalin Addison 5 'Courthouse' Radio Pistachio + Merlot - Beautiful

Beautiful Pistachio Marbleized Catalin Large Addison

Great all-original Addison Catalin radio Model 5 in marbleized Pistachio cabinet with Maroon trim. This is a magnificent + exquisitely crafted stately Art Deco radio. Manufactured in the 1940's by ADDISON INDUSTRIES LIMITED in Toronto, Canada also known to collectors as the 'Courthouse' or 'Large' Addison. Pistachio catalin was only used by four radio manufacturers of the time and is therefore an uncommon find. The radio has taken on a beautiful patina over the years and it is just a pristine example of this model. The pistachio catalin cabinet has a glossy deep rich color, glow and also has exceptional, brown, clear, yellow + green tone marbleizing that add dimension to the radio. The radio is just a stunning example of this Addison model. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The five maroon vertical grill bars are original as are the three matching pinwheel knobs. The radio retains its original brown reverse painted dial glass in excellent condition with only slight signs of age. The grill cloth is original and has no tears or stains + has only a small amount of wear. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + careful use. This stately radio measures approximately: 12.5" Wide by 9" High by 7" Deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Radio is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Catalin Addison 5 'Courthouse' Radio in Pistachio + Plum - Great

Stunning Pistachio Marbleized Catalin Large Addison 5

Stunningly beautiful Addison Catalin radio Model 5 in a striking translucent and marbleized Pistachio Green cabinet with Plum trim. This is a magnificent + exquisitely crafted stately Art Deco radio. Manufactured in the 1940's by ADDISON INDUSTRIES LIMITED in Toronto, Canada also known to collectors as the 'Courthouse' or 'Large' Addison. Pistachio catalin was only used by four radio manufacturers of the time and is therefore an uncommon find.The bright pistachio green catalin cabinet has a glossy deep rich color, glow and also has exceptional, brown, clear, white + green marbleizing that add dimension to the radio. Radio's cabinet has been cut/polished back to its original bright pistachio green color from it's oxidized caramel coloring. The radio is original and is just a stunning example of this Addison model. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The five maroon vertical grill bars are original as are the three matching pinwheel knobs. The grill cloth is original and has no tears or stains + has only a small amount of wear. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + careful use.This stately radio measures approximately: 12.5" Wide by 9" High by 7" Deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Radio is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.