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Catalin Radios For Sale, Plaskon Radios For Sale, Mirror Radios For Sale + Bakelite Tube Radios for Sale. Please note that available radios will usually be shown on the first page.
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Crosley G1465 Catalin Radio 'Split-Grille' - Merlot + Yellow
Great Catalin 'Split-Grille' Crosley Radio
Crosley G1465 catalin radio in merlot/maroon with yellow trim. The Crosley 'Split-Grille' manufactured in 1938 by manufactured by Moffats Limited, Weston, Ontario has wonderful deco elements incorporated into the design. The catalin has a deep shine, rich color and glow. This radio original radio is a stunning example of this Crosley model. The glossy maroon catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. All trim is 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.
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Orchid Tom Thumb Catalin Radio Model 955 'Oval-Dial' - Rare Color + Design
Rare Art Deco Catalin Tom Thumb Radio
Tom Thumb Orchid Catalin radio made in the late 1930s by the Automatic Radio Mfg. Co. The model 955 is known to collectors as the 'Oval-Dial' or 'Non-Deco'. 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 attached catalin feet, an oval-shaped dial face, deco grill cutouts, and vertically positioned knobs. This marbleized rare orchid example is all original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish.This rare marbleized orchid example is original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips, repairs and only a small tube burn(common for this model) on the top. The top and left side top corner are slightly lighter in color then the front, which, is common for the pastel color Tom Thumb radios, this in no way detracts from the beauty and rarity of this incredible radio. The butterscotch catalin knobs have nice marbleizing with no damage, these were machined from catalin years ago and are exact replacements. The two perfect original catalin feet have the original pink painted stripes. Radio retains the original grill cloth in beautiful condition and the manufacturers sticker affixed to part of the original back. Water-slide decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. This is a great example of an all original early + rare Tom Thumb catalin radio. This small radio measures approximately: 7.5" wide by 5.9" 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.
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Addison 2 'Waterfall' Catalin Art Deco Radio in Yellow + Red
Rare Color 1940's Addison Waterfall Design
Striking Yellow with Red Catalin Addison 2 tube radio made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. The unique styling and bold use of color would make this radio a truly beautiful addition to any collection. 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. It is one of the most striking color combinations for a Catalin radio. The cabinet is a beautiful butterscotch yellow with faint marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. The rich yellow color is brought out even more with its contrasting red trim. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this catalin Addison model. The glossy catalin cabinet has a beautiful warm patina and is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The red catalin trim is complete and factory original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original matching butterscotch catalin 'pinwheel' marbleized knobs are perfect. Manufactures paper label is still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Clear dial plastic cover is a correct replacement. Radio measures approximately 10.25" wide x 6" high x 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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FADA 5F50 / 53 Catalin Radio in Butterscotch with Red Grill
Superb Example of this Early FADA 5F50 Catalin Radio
Beautiful prewar 1938 Fada model 53 / 5F50 Catalin radio in marbleized yellow with a marbleized red grill insert. Wonderful Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This yellow and red example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the red trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. Catalin cabinet, insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no cracks, chips or repairs. Clear dial plastic cover is a replacement. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA. The radio measures 7.75" 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.
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Catalin Emerson EP-375 '5+1' Radio in Green with Handle
Stunning Green Emerson Catalin '5+1' with No Rivets + Matching Handle
Spectacular and desirable marbled Green with Yellow trim Art Deco 1941 Emerson EP-375 '5+1' Catalin radio with handle and no rivets. This model has become known to collectors as the 5+1 due to the unique insert grill bar layout. The lettuce green cabinet has veins of brown, maroon and yellow running through it that makes the radio stand out from others. This model with a handle + no rivets is the rarest variation of Emerson 5+1's. Beautiful marbleized Catalin cabinet + handle are perfect with no cracks, chips or repairs. Radio has original light yellow plastic grille bars and knobs. Water-slide decal and clear dial plastic cover are correct replacements. 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.
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FADA 5F60 Catalin Radio Yellow with Green Insert Grill
Beautiful Early Art Deco FADA 5F60 or 'Baby Fada' Catalin Radio
Fada 5F60 Catalin radio in faintly marbleized yellow with a bright green insert grill. This rare prewar 1936/37 is one of the earliest catalin radio models made and has a simple and distinct cabinet design. This yellow + green example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. This is a striking radio color combination. This model has come to be known to collectors as the 'Baby Fada' because of its small size. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the green trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. Catalin cabinet, insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no cracks, chips or repairs. Cabinet has a mild tube burn on the left side as seen in photo. Clear dial plastic cover is a replacement. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 5" 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.
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Tom Thumb 'Oval-Dial' Catalin Radio 955 in Nile Green - Rare Color
Rare Art Deco Catalin Tom Thumb Radio
Tom Thumb Nile Green Catalin radio made in the late 1930s by the Automatic Radio Mfg. Co. The model 955 is known to collectors as the 'Oval-Dial' or 'Non-Deco'. 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 attached catalin feet, an oval-shaped dial face, deco grill cutouts, and vertically positioned knobs. This marbleized Nile Green example is all original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips, repairs and only a small tube burns (common for this model). The original catalin knobs have nice marbleizing and no damage. The two perfect catalin feet have the original green painted stripes. Dial plastic is original to the radio as it the gold grill cloth. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. This is a great example of an all original early + rare Tom Thumb catalin radio. This small radio measures approximately: 7.5" wide by 5.9" 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.
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Tom Thumb 'Deco' Catalin Radio in Azure Blue - Exceedingly Rare
Rarely Seen Art Deco Design Azure Blue Catalin Radio
Azure Blue Deco Tom Thumb Catalin radio made in the late 1930s by the Automatic Radio Mfg. Co. This original marbleized Azure Blue 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 azure blue example is all original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips, or repairs. Radio has the common tube burn found on Tom Thumbs due to small size of the radio. The original catalin knobs have great marbleizing. Radio retains the baby blue 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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FADA 5F50 / 53 Catalin Radio In Beautiful Yellow and Onyx
Superb Example of this Early FADA 5F50 Catalin Radio
Fada model 53 / 5F50 Catalin radio in marbleized yellow with a translucent onyx grill insert. Radio has just been cleaned and polished to a high gloss finish. Wonderful Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This yellow and onyx example is all original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Onyx grill has marbleizing and a beautiful transparency to it that gives it depth. The cabinet has lighter yellow and clear swirls that add to the beauty of the radio. Catalin Cabinet and trim have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This is a great example of an all original early FADA. The radio measures 7.75" 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.
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Emerson AX-235 Catalin 'Little Miracle' 1938 Art Deco Radio in Green
Emerson Little Miracle in Striking Color Combo
Emerson AX-235 Radio "Little-Miracle" in marbleized green catalin with ivory trim. This Art Deco radio by Emerson Radio + Television is Emerson's first example of a small Catalin table radio that also features a unique louvered insert grill. The rare highly marbleized green or "Brazilian Onyx" as referred by Emerson retains its original factory gloss. The green Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, clear and brown that add depth to an already beautiful radio. The small size of this radio combined with the great color and contrasting trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. The green swirled cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, tube burns or repairs. Radio cabinet has on the inside top right back rail (back panel retaining hole) a very small chip that can not be seen when displayed This models fragile plastic ivory grill + knobs which are prone to deterioration have been replaced with color correct replacements. Radio retains the original manufactures label on the bottom of cabinet. Dial plastic and decal are correct replacements. Radio measures approximately: 8.75" wide by 5.25" 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 prior to use.
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Emerson BT-245 Catalin "Tombstone" Radio in Yellow + Ivory
Beautiful Yelllow with Brown Swirl Emerson BT-245
Emerson BT-245 catalin tombstone radio in seldom seen yellow with brown marbleizing and ivory trim. The cabinet is a beautiful butterscotch yellow with brown marbleizing that adds depth to an already beautiful radio. The yellow with brown swirl cabinet is not found as often as the standard yellow. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a great example of this Emerson "Tombstone" model. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips or repairs. Has a very minor tube burn that blends in with color and swirl. Has small scratches consistent with age and use. Gold Gemloid dial is bright and perfect. This models fragile plastic/tenite grill, which is prone to deterioration, is original and showing only minor warp, and light scratches. Knobs, 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. 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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Halson Catalin Radio A5 'Dwarf' in Marbleized Green - Rare
Seldom Seen Small Green Marbleized Deco Catalin Radio
Halson catalin radio model A5 'Dwarf' manufactured in 1938 by the Halson Radio + Television Corp of Meriden, CT. The Halson is a stunning small radio that is rarely seen. This Halson midget size radio advertisement of "Fits into the palm of your hand" was perfect due to its small size. The Brazilian green onyx catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, clear and brown that add depth to the luscious catalin cabinet. The small size of this radio combined with the great color makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. This is a rare radio that is seldom available in any color combination or condition. The glossy Brazilian green onyx catalin has beautiful marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. Catalin cabinet has a repair on the bottom left of grill opening and grill bars. Repair can only been seen when looking closely for them or by looking on inside of cabinet. Ivory plaskon knobs are original to the radio and in perfect condition. The fragile metal foil dial face is original and shows sign of use, common on this model due to it not having a dial cover. Gold grill cloth is original showing some signs of age and use. Radio measures approximately: 7.25" wide by 4.25" 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.
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Tom Thumb 'Deco' Catalin Radio in Marbleized Butterscotch - Rare Model
Seldom Seen Art Deco Design Small Radio
Deco Tom Thumb Catalin radio made in the late 1930s by the Automatic Radio Mfg. Co in a marbleized warm butterscotch. 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 yellow example is all original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips, repairs and only the mildest of tube burns (common for this model). The original matching catalin knobs are original to the radio and have great marbleizing. Radio retains the original blue painted stripes that wrap around the cabinet. Dial plastic is original to the radio as is the gold grill cloth. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. 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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RCA Catalin 'Tulip-Grill' RC350 Radio in Jet Black - Rare
Seldom Seen Jet Black RCA W-Grill
Jet Black RCA Catalin RC-350 Tulip-Grill Radio. This beautiful + small Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in brass, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. This model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grill or Tulip" RCA model. This radio is Radio is all original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth and original ivory plaskon knobs. The RCA Victor water-slide decal is a replacement. Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" 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.
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FADA 1000 'Bullet' Catalin Radio in Blue + Butterscotch w/ Great Marbling
Stunning + Rare Example of a Blue Highly Swirled FADA Catalin 1000
Stunning FADA 'Bullet' Model 1000 in Blue with Butterscotch Catalin radio with incredible marbling - beautiful + original Art Deco radio. The bluish-green patina on this radio is beautiful - radio has only been lightly polished to a high gloss. The green(blue) colored cabinet has intense veins of yellow with tones of blue running through it that makes this an incredible example. 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. This rare Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, nicks, repairs, or tube burns. The original + perfect yellow trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Bullet Streamliner model. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel, early style gold grill cloth in superb condition. 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. This highly marbleized blue and yellow Fada 'Bullet' 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.
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Addison 2 Bakelite Radio in Marbled Navy Blue + White Art Deco
Beautifully Marbleized 1940's Art Deco Design
Incredibly marbleized Addison A2 Radio in Marbleized Navy Blue with Creamy White trim Bakelite / Plaskon made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. The unique styling, bold use of color, and intense marbleizing would make this radio a truly beautiful addition to any collection. 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. If you are looking for a great addition to your collection, please consider this beauty. This particular example is a stunning radio in excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs on the cabinet. The creamy white plaskon trim is complete and factory original to the radio and has no chips, burns or repairs. The original matching marbleized knobs are also perfect. The chassis seems complete and still has its original color coordinated dial scale. The dial plastic is original and in great condition with very little yellowing and clear. This model was never meant to have a back, as the screw holes were never drilled at the factory. Manufactures paper label is still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Radio measures approximately 10.25" wide x 6" high x 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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RCA 9-SX 'Little Nipper' Red Plaskon + Beetle Plastic w/ Original Box
Seldom Seen Model in a Great Color Combo
Machine Age RCA Victor Radio known as the 'Little Nipper' 9-SX in bright red plaskon with a Beetle Plastic grill. Radio comes with he original box in wonderful condition. This 1939 model is an incredibly well designed streamlined tube radio. This little radio is constructed of 3 separate plaskon Bakelite pieces, first is the red plaskon body, second is the beetle plastic wrap-around deco grill with the great RCA Victor logo engraved vertically on the rounded corner, and third + lastly is the top plaskon stepped trim piece. Even though these midget sized radios were popular in their time and offered in many color combinations, they have become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile plaskon case. This radio is a great example with only small defects common to plaskon radios of the time. Cabinet has no cracks, burns or repair. Cabinet has a chip on the bottom and a small chip where the back would have attached, none of these small defects can be seen when radio is displayed. Beetle plastic grill has a tight hairline on the left curve above the RCA Victor logo. Radio has the original red knobs that are free of any damage. The fragile dial is original and in great condition, radio retains original matching rear red knob. Original box stamped 9SX-4(Red) has great graphics and is in great sturdy condition for its age. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide 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.
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Bendix 114 Deco Plastic Radio Swirled Brown + Tan
Beautiful Plastic Version of the Catalin Art Deco Bendix Radio
Bendix 114 in Swirled Brown Polystyrene Art Deco Bendix Tube Radio made circa 1946. The model 114 shares the same design as the Catalin 526C version made by Bendix and it is an unusual design made of four pieces of Polystyrene. This radio is extremely stylish with the marbleized brown cabinet and contrasting tan front. This swirled brown with white and tan is a color seldom found in plastic radios. This radio has both a unique design and construction. The swirled brown top and sides are molded into one U-shaped piece that fits down over the tan piece which forms the front and base of the radio highlighted with its five streamline horizontal grooves that stretch across the front 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 natural gloss that shows off the marbleized color. The Polystyrene sections and trim are in very perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The cabinet has small little surface scratches consistent with age and light careful use. Radio retains its original manufacturer's sticker on the original masonite back panel. The original brown marbleized knobs are perfect. The original gold and red dial plastic is also in perfect condition. 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.
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Emerson AX-235 Catalin 'Little Miracle' 1938 Art Deco Radio in Oxblood Red
Seldom Seen Emerson Little Miracle in Striking Color Combo
This marbled oxblood red Catalin 1938 Emerson AX-235 was named 'Little-Miracle' by Emerson Radio + Television and is Emerson's first example of a small Catalin table / desk radio that also features a unique louvered insert grill. The small size of this radio combined with the great color and contrasting ivory trim 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. The oxblood red cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This models fragile plastic ivory grill + knobs which are prone to deterioration have been replaced with exact color correct replacements. Radio retains the original manufactures label on the bottom of cabinet. Dial plastic and decal are correct replacements. Radio measures approximately: 8.85" wide by 5.25" 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 prior to use.
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CYARTS B Deluxe 'Bullet' Radio Butterscotch Plexon + Lucite
Great Clear Lucite Dial Scale + Knobs with a Cabinet that Lights-up
The Cyarts B Deluxe radio is a radio made entirely of the materials Plexon + Lucite. Cyarts Plastics, Inc. in Bronx, New York made this 1946 butterscotch colored radio. The cabinet is not molded but rather fabricated out of sheets of colored Plexon, making for an unusual radio. The radio when plugged in lites-up from the inside, which makes the radio glow. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio. This example in butterscotch is in perfect original condition with no crack, chips, burns or repairs and is just a stunning radio. Radio has original trim and masonite back panel. Lucite etched dial has a few small scratches consistent with use and knobs are original. Grill cloth is a period correct replacement with similar pattern to original. Radio measures approximately: 13.5" wide by 7" high by 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.