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Machine Age Silvertone 'Rocket' 6109 Radio Brown Bakelite

Striking example of 1930's Machine Age design designed by Clarence Karstadt

1938 Silvertone Model 6109 in Marbled Brown Bakelite. This incredible radio is referred to by collectors and design addicts alike as the 'Rocket', and is a particularly striking example of 1930's Machine Age design. Designed at the height of the Art Deco era by Clarence Karstadt, it is clear that it was inspired by the streamlined locomotives of the time. The radio's styling is unsurpassed, and it has been cited in a numerous books and articles as a highlight of the Machine-Age design movement. Even though it was prominently featured in all of the Sears catalogs of the time, it was not a strong seller and is extremely rare and difficult to find. The condition of the radio is as close to perfect as you will be able to find, as this set is very prone to damage and few have survived in this great of a condition. The chassis is heavy and the case is closed on all sides. This design often caused heat build-up and eventual cracking for many of these radios thus limiting their survival. The flawless brown Bakelite cabinet is beautifully marbleized with some lighter shades of brown as can be seen in the photos. Cabinet + trim has no chips, warping or repairs and still retains its original grill cloth and all manufacturers sticker and tags. The matching back or side panel, by which the chassis is removed, is held on only by a single spring and often is missing or broken -- this one is perfect, with no cracks, warping, chips, or repairs. The original large Bakelite tuning dial that takes up the entire end of the radio is perfect with no cracks, chips, burns or repairs and still has the original Bakelite retaining screw also un-cracked. The 6 Bakelite push buttons on top are all original and in great condition as well, call letter papers are exact replacements. Radio measures approximately: 12" Wide by 6.5" High by 6.5" 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.
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Radio-Glo Stained Glass + Chrome Radio in Blue with White - Exceptional

Unique Lite-Up Glass + Chrome Deco Radio from 1936 - All Original

Incredible Radio-Glo in stained glass with chrome + ebonized wood. This seldom seen radio is made of cobalt blue and white stained glass panels that light-up from the inside. The skyscraper designed radio is accented by chromed metal, vertical spacers, and pilasters. The stained glass panels light-up from the inside giving the radio a warm glow, setting it apart from other radios manufactured in the 1930s. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio. Manufactured by the Radio-Glo Company Inc. of, Benton Harbor, Michigan is the only radio made by the company. Designed and patented by George A. Stamm for the Radio-Glo Company in 1936. Radio is in great all-original condition with some wear to chrome + ebonized wood as would be expected from age and use. All stained glass is original to the radio and is in wonderful condition with cracks or damage. Radio retains the original black Bakelite knobs and grill cloth. Beautiful dial has two dark spots. Radio lights-up as it should and looks breathtaking at night as well as during the day. The radio is lit by two clear 4W night light bulbs and the lights can be turned on and off by a switch on the back of the radio separate from the radio. This radio measures approximately: 14" wide by 13" high by 9" deep. This set is currently playing but should vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.
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Stewart Warner 62T36 Catalin Radio in Black/Dark Green with Yellow

Stunning Highly Swirled Dark Green with Yellow Trim Stewart Warner

Beautiful Stewart Warner 62T36 Catalin Radio in Dark Green/Black with Butterscotch trim. This model is the second largest catalin radio made(second only to the RCA 66X series) + one of only a few Catalins with a shortwave band. The Catalin has a deep shine, original factory gloss, rich color, glow + also has exceptionally striking yellow marbleizing. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. All trim pieces are original to the radio. Radio is all-original including the painted dial glass, back panel and bottom paper label. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This stately radio measures: 13.25" wide x 8" high x 6.5" 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.
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Catalin DeWald Radio 561 'Jewel' in Butterscotch + Raspberry

Uncommon Two-Tone DeWald Model

Catalin DeWald 561 'Jewel or Outline-Grill" Radio in butterscotch with raspberry trim. One of only 3 Catalin radios ever manufactured by DeWald and made in 1939. The butterscotch Catalin has a deep shine + original factory gloss, rich color and glow, which, is highlighted with the contrasting bright raspberry trim. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the outline grill surrounding the grill slits, semi-circle handle and fluted knobs. This is an uncommon DeWald model to find in any color combination. Radio cabinet has no cracks, chips, hairlines, tube burns or repairs. The raspberry trim is all original with no cracks, or repairs. Gold patterned grill cloth is original to the radio. Dial plastic + decal are exact replacements. Radio and trim have small scratches consistent with careful use + age. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" 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.
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Striking Black Catalin Emerson 'Aristocrat' Radio - Seldom Seen

Seldom Seen Ebony Catalin Geddes Designed Aristocrat

Rare Black Catalin Emerson 'Aristocrat' Radio model 400 designed in 1940 by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. The ebony catalin has faint greenish 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 and handle are original to the radio and also in perfect condition. The Emerson decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. 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. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.
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Sparton 342 'Easy Goer' Radio Set - Red, Green + Ivory

Seldom Seen 1950s Sparton Radios - All Colors Made

Sparton 'Easy Goer' 300 series complete radio set - bright red, bright green and ivory. This scarce set of polystyrene radios from 1953 has a great bullseye designed grillwork with a silver perforated speaker cover. The symmetrical design is highlighted by the two-tone knobs and stylized Sparton name embossed on the front of the cabinet. These were the only 3 colors manufactured by Sparton for this model. Radios are all original and free of any cracks, chips, burns or repairs to cabinet or trim. Radios have been well taken care of and only show some scratches consistent with age and careful use. Radios measures approximately: 8.75" wide by 6" high by 3.75" deep. These radios are sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Radios are being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.
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Motorola 'Circle Grille' Radio 50XC Catalin in Oatmeal - Striking

Art Deco Streamline Catalin Motorola Circle-Grille Radio

Catalin Motorola 'Circle-Grille' Model 50-XC-3 radio in highly marbleized oatmeal with patina'd oatmeal catalin trim. The Motorola 50XC is a magnificent, exquisitely crafted Art Deco radio manufactured in 1940 by Motorola Radio. This radio is also known to collectors as the 'Circle Grille'. This Motorola design is considered one of the most appealing sets of its time beautifully designed in the Art Deco Style. This example is one of the nicest I have had, the strong oatmeal color combined with the highly marbleized cabinet and trim makes it stand out from others. The Catalin has a deep shine that makes its oatmeal color glow + show off exceptionally striking brown, clear, and white marbleizing. The details are unique with its round Catalin speaker bezel, scalloped handle, and hexagonal knobs. The cabinet features streamlined ridges that stretch around the case bringing all the elements together. The golden dial face is also decorated with deco numerals and sunburst designs that emanate from a red plastic dial pointer with the letter "M" cast in to it. This radio's beautiful catalin cabinet is in perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. The radio retains its original oatmeal catalin trim with no cracks, chips or repairs. Radio has been polished back to its factory original oatmeal color from it's oxidized pumpkin coloring, trim was left alone to add contrast to an exceptional radio. The grill cloth is original to the radio + has no tears or stains with only a small amount of wear consistent with age. Cardboard back panel is original to the radio. Dial plastic cover is a correct replacement. This radio measures approximately: 9.5" wide by 5.75" high by 5.5" 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.
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Tom Thumb 'Deco' Catalin Radio in Nile Green

Rarely Seen Art Deco Design Nile Green Catalin Radio

Nile Green Deco Tom Thumb Catalin radio made in the late 1930s by the Automatic Radio Mfg. Co. This original marbleized Nile Green color on this radio is breathtaking and is rare to find. The 900 series of Tom Thumbs is known to collectors as the 'Deco' model and is considered to be one of the top catalin radios to be found. The Tom Thumb name is a perfect fit for this radio - as it is one of the smallest radios made of catalin. This model has a design that is unique with the deco grill cutouts, asymmetrical design, and vertical dial scale with center knob. This beautifully marbleized Nile Green example is all original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips, or repairs. The original matching Nile Green catalin knobs have great marbleizing and are free of damage. Radio retains the ivory painted stripes that wrap around the cabinet and original gold grill cloth in beautiful condition only showing some minor wear. Water-slide decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. This is a great example of an all original early + rare 'Deco' Tom Thumb catalin radio. This small radio measures approximately: 7.65" wide by 5" 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.
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Tom Thumb 'Deco' Orchid Pink Catalin Radio - Rare Color + Design

Seldom Seen Art Deco Design Small Radio

Deco Tom Thumb Catalin radio made in the late 1930s by the Automatic Radio Mfg. Co in Orchid Pink. This original marbleized Orchid Pink color on this radio is breathtaking and is exceedingly rare. The 900 series of Tom Thumbs is known to collectors as the 'Deco Model' and is considered to be one of the top catalin radios to be found. The Tom Thumb name is a perfect fit for this radio - as it is one of the smallest radios made of catalin. This model has a design that is unique with the deco grill cutouts, asymmetrical design, and vertical dial scale with center knob. This beautifully marbleized orchid pink example is all original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Catalin cabinet has no chips or repairs; however it does have a hairline crack as seen on the photos. Radio has the common tube burn found on Tom Thumbs due to small size of the radio. The butterscotch catalin knobs have nice marbleizing with no damage, these were machined from catalin years ago and are exact replacements. Radio retains the white painted stripes that wrap around the cabinet. Radio has the original gold grill cloth in beautiful condition. Water-slide decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. This is a great example of an all original early + rare 'Deco' Tom Thumb catalin radio. This small radio measures approximately: 7.65" wide by 5" 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.
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Garod 1450 Catalin 'Peak-Top' Radio in Yellow + Red

1940 Garod Model in Beautiul Color Combination

Seldom seen Garod 1450 'Peak-Top' Catalin radio in light yellow with bright red marbleized trim. This original radio and is just a stunning example of this Garod model. The light yellow cabinet is set off by the contrasting marbleized red Catalin trim. This model radio is seldom seen in colors other than all butterscotch and in this fine of a condition. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, tube burns or repairs to the catalin cabinet or trim. Radio Cabinet has on the inside bottom rear left back rail (back panel retaining hole) a small chip that can not be seen when displayed; included but not shown is a replacement back panel. Knobs have been machined from original catalin to the exact specs as original. The radio retains its original textured gold grill cloth which has no tears with only a small amount of staining. Water-slide decal + dial plastic are correct replacements.The Catalin cabinet has taken on a beautiful and even light yellow patina after having been cut/polished back to the original alabaster color years ago. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. This stately radio measures approximately: 10.5" Wide by 8" High by 5.85" 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.
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General Electric L-573 Catalin Radio in Translucent Tortoise with Maroon

Great Translucent General Electric Catalin Radio

General Electric L-573 Catalin radio in translucent marbleized reddish-tortoise with maroon trim. The L-570 series made in 1941 is one of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the insert louvered grill and semi-circle handle. The catalin has a deep shine + gloss, rich color, glow, exceptionally striking translucency and luminosity. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This beautiful set is in in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to cabinet or original maroon trim. Radio retains the original bright painted dial, bottom paper label and back panel. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" 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.
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General Television 591 Radio Catalin in Turquoise - Rare

Highly Marbliezed Catalin General Television Radio

Rare Turquoise Catalin General Television radio 591, with beautiful contrasting ivory handle, grill, knobs, and dial trim. Made by General Television Radio Corp of Chicago, Illinois, model 591 is the only Catalin model made by the company. The cabinet on the Catalin GTV has great turquoise, white + clear swirls that add depth to the radio. The gold face features a stunning textured deco sunburst pattern, with a red Saturn shaped station indicator, beneath which "General Television" appears. This is the rarest of the 3-catalin colors made of this great Art Deco radio and is seldom seen. This original radio has beautiful gloss and is just a superb example of this General Television radio. Radio has been hand cut/polished back to the original turquoise factory color - this is as intense as they get color wise when original. Cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips or repairs; however it does have mild discoloration/fading of the color on the top which is a common occurrence on this rare radio. Pastel colored radios had the tendency to get more harmed by UV rays then other colors. The ivory polystyrene trim is complete and original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. Radio has been hand cut/polished back to the original turquoise factory color. Cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, repairs. The ivory polystyrene trim is complete and original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The gold dial is original and in great condition. The dial plastic is also original and in great condition. Radio measures approximately: 8.75" Wide, 5.5" Deep, and 7" Tall to the top of the handle. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, original cord is cracked and should be replaced. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.
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Emerson BT-245 'Tombstone' Catalin Radio in Oxblood + Ivory

Stunning Tyrolean Red Art Deco Catalin Emerson Radio

Emerson BT-245 'Tombstone' Catalin radio in marbleized tyrolean red / oxblood red with ivory trim. The oxblood cabinet has marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. The oxblood/raspberry red color is brought out with its contrasting ivory louvered grill + knobs. The tombstone design of this radio combined with the great color really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. The marbleized 'Tyrolean Red' or oxblood cabinet with the contrasting ivory tenite/plastic trim makes for a rare + striking color combination. Radio cabinet has been polished + has an incredible gloss. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, tube burns or repairs. It does have two small nicks/chips on the back inside runners where the back panel would be attached, this is a common occurrence on the this model. This does not detract from the radio as they are not visible from the exterior. Cabinet has small scratches consistent with age and use. This models fragile plastic grill and knobs, which are prone to deterioration, have been replaced with correct replacements. Water-slide decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 10" 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.
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Deco Philco TP-20 Radio in Ebony with Ivory Trim

Stunning + Perfect Seldom Seen Deco Philco Radio

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
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Kadette 'Clockette' K27 Catalin Radio in Bright Marbleized Red

Great Highly Marbleized Red Kadette Clockette

Kadette 'Clockette' K27 Catalin Radio in bright highly marbleized red. Radio is absolutely striking + seldom found in this color. 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 stunning marbleized cabinet has vibrant tones of yellow, clear and red. This by far is the most highly marbleized red Kadette I have owned and possibly seen. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a great example of this Kadette 'Clockette' model. The bright red catalin radio cabinet has an incredible gloss. Radio cabinet has no chips, tube burns or repairs; however it does have a barely noticeable 3/4" stress line on the bottom between the two factory drilled vent holes. This small line can not bee seen when radio is displayed. The red catalin knobs are perfect and original to the radio. Radio retains the manufacturers sticker affixed to the bottom. Brass dial bezel and pointer are original to the radio and exhibit some 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 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.
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Colonial 300 Black Bakelite with Chrome Trim Deco Radio

Rare Early Deco Black Bakelite Colonial with Chrome Trim

Black bakelite Colonial 300 radio with chrome trim. This 1933 Colonial Durez Bakelite radio is one of, if not the first "plastic" radios ever produced. Strong Art Deco elements are at the very heart of this 1933 models design, including, stepped "Skyscraper" top design, molded vertical convex ribbing and the chrome trim that heightens the cabinet's exceptional look. The jet black cabinet is set off by the chrome trim with its three interlocking grill design, fluted handle and ball feet that are unique to this model. This model is seldom seen in bakelite, more commonly seen is the wood version. The radio is original, with a beautiful + natural gloss and is just a superb example of this Colonial model. The jet black Bakelite cabinet is in incredible original condition with no cracks, chips, burns, or repairs. Radio retains the original black knobs, chrome trim, dial escutcheons and black lacquered back panel with the Colonial decal. Also included is the original 1933 owners manual for the radio. The original chrome trim on the radio has bee re-chromed and looks great. Silver and black grill cloth is period and pattern correct grill cloth replacement. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some scratches consistent with age + careful use. This radio measures approximately: 10" wide by 9" high to top of chrome handle 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
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Emerson 564 Radio 'Slot-Grill' in Marbleized Oxblood Red Catalin

Great Small Catalin Emerson 564 with Intense Marbleizing

Striking + incredibly marbleized oxblood red Catalin Emerson model 564 'Slot-Grill'. This radio is a magnificent Art Deco radio that features and vertical slide rule dial + a series of symmetrical grill cut-outs. Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corp, out of New York, manufactured this small Catalin radio in 1940. The Catalin has a deep shine, rich color + glow combined with exceptionally striking colorful yellow and orange marbleizing that looks like veins of fire running through the cabinet. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Emerson model. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The radio retains its original reverse painted dial plastic also in excellent condition and the bright gold textured grill cloth in excellent condition. This radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 5.12" 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
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Fada 652 'Temple' Catalin Radio in Onyx Green with Yellow Trim

Perfect 2-Tone FADA 652 Catalin Radio

FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in a beautiful onyx green with yellow trim. The warm onyx green patina on the cabinet has brown, orange and yellow marbleizing and a beautiful transparency/depth. The butterscotch trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA 652 'Temple'. Radio model was part of the 1940-1942 FADA radio lineup. This stunning Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, nicks, repairs, or tube burns and has an incredible gloss to it. Radio has original trim, gold fabric grill cloth, and back panel. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one that is often is damaged on this model. 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
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Espey 31 'Roundabout' Radio - Ivory/Black Plaskon

Beautiful Cylindrical Design Radio

Rare Espey 31 'Roundabout' Radio in Ivory and Red Plaskon. This uniquely designed radio has some of the most beautiful details found on a radio of the period. This is a rare and perfect example. Measures approximately: 9" wide x 7" high x 6" 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. More details to come....
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Catalin Sonora Radio KM 'Coronet' in Yellow + Green

Rare + Striking Seen Color Combination for a Catalin Sonora KM

Sonora KM 'Coronet' Radio in marbleized yellow catalin with bluish-green(pastel blue) catalin trim. This example has the rare original pastel blue trim which has taken on a bluish-green patina. The contrast in color makes for a great Art Deco radio. This is the only Catalin radio produced by Sonora Radio of Chicago, Illinois. The subtly marbleized Catalin cabinet has beautiful transparency that gives it depth. This scarce catalin radio has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to cabinet or trim. The radios pastel blue front faceplate, knobs and handle are original to the radio and makes for a nice contrast in color. Radio has the original light blue center dial pointer, mesh grill cloth and back panel. Dial plastic and water-slide decal are correct replacements. Radio measures approximately: 9" wide by 5.5" wide by 5.25" 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.

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