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Catalin FADA 1000 Radio "Bullet" in Onyx + Butterscotch

Rare Art Deco Perfect FADA 1000 Open Face Catalin Radio in Onyx with Yellow

All original FADA "Open Face Bullet" Streamliner radio Model 1000 in Onyx + Butterscotch Catalin. The "open face" Bullet model is seldom seen + is rare, as production was low. 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 beautiful onyx Catalin cabinet has faint dark brown + orange marbleizing and a beautiful transparency with the butterscotch trim, which, adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Bullet Streamliner model. This onyx + yellow FADA 1000 has no cracks, chips, nicks, repairs, or tube burns. Radio has original trim, early gold + silver fabric grill cloth, and back panel all in great condition. The Art Deco gold "Gemloid" dial face is bright and has no paint wear. Clear dial plastic cover is a replacement. 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. 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 "Patriot" 400 Catalin Radio in White Norman Bel Geddes Art Deco Design

Great Polar White Catalin Emerson "Patriot" by Industrial Designer Bel Geddes

Bright Polar White Catalin Art Deco Emerson "Patriot" Radio model FC-400 designed in 1940 by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. With war looming over Europe and becoming an increasing threat to the USA, this radio's theme struck a chord with American radio buyers, who turned it into a best seller for Emerson. Bel Geddes sought to promote American technology, industry, and identity, through the use of the stars-and-stripes design of the radio. This "Patriot" design in turn helped bolster national pride during the difficult years of the Great Depression. The bright white Catalin cabinet has been cut/polished back to its original factory color by Decophobia and has a beautiful gloss. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs. This model's fragile tenite/plastic grill, which is prone to deterioration, is original and in beautiful condition showing only a mild warp. Red Plaskon "Star" knobs and handle are original with only some small stress-lines on the handle. The Emerson decal and dial plastic are perfect 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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Motorola Catalin "S-Grill" Radio 51x15 Rare Red + Black Art Deco Beauty

Rare Stunning Motorola "S-Grill" Catalin Radio

Stunning Red + Black Catalin Motorola Model 51X15 ’S-Grille’ radio. 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. But it is the color combination of red and black that set this radio apart from all others as no other radio was produced in this color scheme. This radio is in great original condition. This Art Deco Motorola design is considered one of the most appealing sets of its time. The details are unique with its from very thin and sleek etched front panel with the wonderful S curve speaker cutout to its cylindrical handle + knobs and its very Deco dial face in foil. Unique S-curve speaker cutout. The jet-black glossy Catalin cabinet features 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 black cabinet + knobs are in beautiful original condition with no cracks chips, tube burns, or repairs. The radio retains its original red Catalin front and handle all in perfect condition. The gold grill cloth is original to the radio and has no tears or stains and has only a small amount of wear. The cardboard back panel is original to the radio. 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.
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Emerson Red Catalin "Patriot" 400 Radio Norman Bel Geddes Art Deco Design

Great Bright Red Catalin Emerson "Patriot" by Industrial Designer Bel Geddes

Bright Red Catalin Art Deco Emerson "Patriot" model FC-400 designed in 1940 by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. With war looming over Europe and becoming an increasing threat to the USA, this radio's theme struck a chord with American radio buyers, who turned it into a best seller for Emerson. Bel Geddes sought to promote American technology, industry, and identity, through the use of the stars-and-stripes design of the radio. This "Patriot" design in turn helped bolster national pride during the difficult years of the Great Depression. The bright red Catalin cabinet retains its original factory gloss and is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This model's fragile tenite/plastic grill, which is prone to deterioration, is original and in beautiful condition showing only a mild warp. White "Star" knobs and handle exact replacements. The Emerson decal and dial plastic are perfect 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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Rare Blue Catalin FADA 700 "Cloud" Art Deco Radio

Great Patina on this Blue 1946 FADA 700 Radio

The Catalin model 700 "Cloud" was made starting in 1946 by the FADA Radio & Electric Co. This model was one of three new designs for the postwar period. The original blue catalin, which has taken on a beautiful dark green and yellow swirl patina with age, is the rarest color to find. The shiny blue/green cabinet has yellow swirls running throughout that give it depth. Cabinet has no fading, chips, burn marks, or repairs. Radio has one small hairline coming off of the bottom grill slit on the front that blends well with the marbleization, this little defects in no way deters from the rarity or beauty of this radio. It is uncommon to find a blue 700 in perfect condition. The ivory pearlized plastic handle and knobs are original to the radio and are in perfect condition. This set retains its original reverse painted dial plastic, masonite back and the remnants of a manufactures sticker on the bottom of the case. Measures approximately: 10.5" wide x 6.5" high x 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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Deco FADA 53x Catalin Radio In Beautiful Translucent Onyx

The FADA 53x Catalin Radio Featured in "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's+40's" by John Sideli

Rare and perfect prewar 1938 Fada model 53x Catalin radio in marbleized onyx with matching grill insert. This is the radio featured in John Sideli's book on Catalin radios titled "Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930's and 1940's" that was owned by important Catalin collector Mark Woolley. Wonderful Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This all onyx example is all original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Cabinet and grill have faint dark brown + orange marbleizing highlighted by a beautiful transparency. Catalin Cabinet and trim have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Trim is perfect and all original. Radio retains the original gold manufacturers sticker on the bottom of the case with the "x" for onyx next to model # and the tube layout sticker. Radio also retains part of the original fragile cardboard back. This is truly a great example of this early FADA model. 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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Art Deco Sparton Blue Mirror Radio Model 557 "Sled" Teague Design

This Sparton Mirrored Radio is a Considered to be one of the Best Examples of Deco Streamline Style

Striking Art Deco cobalt blue mirror radio model 557 designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company from Jackson, Michigan in 1936. The radio, known as the "sled" or "3-knob" is a considered to be one of the best examples of Deco Streamline style. The radio features cobalt blue mirrors on the front, top and left side, with contrasting ebony lacquer finish and 5 chromed bands or "speed lines". The asymmetric, geometric shapes and accent designs are distinctively art deco in appearance. Radio is in great condition and is free of chips, or cracks to the original mirrors. Mirrors are original and look beautiful, with only minor scratches and oxidation consistent with age + use. Wood "sled" base has original ebony lacquer in nice original condition with some of the crystalline finish still visible. Chrome is original with only minor pitting. This is a prime example of a highly sought after Art Deco radio that is matched by no other manufacturer in its flair and presence. Radio measures approximately: 18" wide by 8.75" high by 8" 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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Bright Blue Plexon + Lucite CYARTS B Deluxe "Bullet" Radio from 1946

Great Clear Lucite Dial Scale + Knobs with a Cabinet that Lights-up

The unusual Cyarts #B Deluxe is a "Bullet" style radio made entirely of the materials Plexon and Lucite. Cyarts Plastics, Inc. in Bronx, New York made this 1946 bright blue radio. The cabinet is not molded but rather fabricated out of sheets of colored Plexon. This radio when plugged in lites-up on 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 bright blue is in original condition with no chips, burns or repairs: however it has one small hairline crack on right rear corner. This is just a stunning radio. Radio has original trim and masonite back panel(has been painted to match cabinet at one time) with a manufacturers sticker affixed to it. Lucite etched dial has a few small scratches consistent with use and knobs are original. Grill cloth is a period correct replacement. 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.
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Emerson 511 "Moderne" Green Bakelite Raymond Loewy Designed Mid-Century Radio

Great Gold + Black Swirls

Retro Raymond Loewy Designed Emerson 511 in Pistachio Green Plaskon with great gold marbling made in 1947. The radio is also refereed to as the "Moderne" and is a highly collectible eye-catching radio. The design is credited to famous industrial designer Raymond Loewy, the designer of Deco locomotives, Studebakers, and many well-known corporate logos. The radio features a design unlike any other. The clear plastic bubble dial cover floats over the gold painted metallic grill, which covers much of the front. A block of ivory Plaskon, whose back has a recess for the pilot light, anchors the dial cover to the cabinet at its top. When you turn on the radio, the illuminated block sheds a soft light over the dial, a beautiful effect in a darkened room. Radio has a cleverly designed molded handle on the top that also served to ventilate the set, as this set is closed on all sides and is designed to be viewed from all angles. The radio is in original, untouched condition, with a beautiful and natural gloss and is just a great example of this Raymond Loewy Emerson radio. The beautiful and brightly colored marbleized pistachio green Plaskon Bakelite cabinet is in great original condition, with no chips, major cracks, burns or repairs. All the case has are two very small hairlines. These hairlines in no way detract from the beauty of this set. The fist hairline can be seen to the left of the logo by speaker grill, a common area for this set to have a hairline. The second is a small 3/4" brownish line in the left side of the radio towards the bottom that can barely be seen even when looking for it. The original plastic dial bubble has a small amount of warp and yellowing, normal for this model. The gold painted metal perforated mesh grill has a few small areas of oxidation/wear. Radio retains the original ivory Plaskon knobs and manufacturers sticker on the bottom and inside of case. Radio measures approximately: 11.5" wide x 7.5" 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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Sparton 500C Red Cloisonné Art Deco Radio with Catalin Case

Rare Streamline 1930's American Radio

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 red 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 bright metallic red Cloisonné front. Ivory plastic knobs are original to the set as is the bottom manufacturers paper label. Cardboard back is a replacement. Small cabinet has a mild warp and tube burn that does not affect the rarity or beauty of this radio and are quite common for this model. This is an incredible radio that is seldom offered for sale especially in this great of a condition. This compact radio measures approximately 8" wide x 5" high x 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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Great Art Deco Sparton 517-B Radio Walter Dorwin Teague Design

Rare Ebony Lacquer with Chrome Trim Sparton Radio

The 1936 517-B Sparton "Cube" with the ebony lacquer finish and chrome trim is seldom a seen Art Deco radio and especially in this great of original condition. Made by the Sparks-Withington Company of Jackson, Michigan and was the creation of renowned industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. This model radio was one of three finishes available in 1936: wood, ivory and ebony. Of the three, the 517-B in ebony is the only one that was available with chrome stripes and the ribbed knobs also with chrome inserts, a feature that in my opinion sets it quite apart from all the other cube radios of the period. This is truly a striking radio to look at. This radio is all original and in incredible condition for a 76 year old radio. Paint has some scuffs and cracking but nothing that deters from the radios beauty and rarity. Art Deco dial scale is not faded and dial plastic is original. Knobs are original and are the same ones used on other Teague designed models such as the 557 and 558. Radio measures approximately 13.5" wide x 12.5" high x 9" 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 BT-245 "Tombstone" Alabaster + White Catalin Radio

Stunning Perfect Iconic 1938 Art Deco Radio

Art Deco 1938 Emerson BT-245 Catalin Tombstone radio beautiful and perfect in an alabaster cabinet with white trim. The alabaster cabinet has brown + white marbleizing that add depth luscious Catalin cabinet. Radio cabinet has been hand cut/polished by Decophobia and has an incredible gloss to it. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, tube burns or repairs. It does have one tiny chip on inside back of cabinet rail where the back panel would attach, this is not visible when radio is displayed. This models fragile plastic grill and knobs, which are prone to deterioration, are original and only has one small hairline on one of the louvers on the right. Knobs are perfect. Water-slide decal is a replacement. 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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Early FADA 5F50 Art Deco Yellow + Tortoise Catalin Radio

Rare Color Combo on this Perfect Early FADA 53 Catalin Radio

This is a rare and perfect prewar 1938 Fada model 5F50 Catalin radio in faintly marbleized yellow with a translucent tortoise 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 tortoise example is all original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Tortoise grill has faint dark brown marbleizing and a beautiful transparency to it that gives it depth. Catalin Cabinet and trim have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio retains the original gold manufacturers sticker on the bottom of the case. This is a great example of this 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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Tom Thumb Jr. Art Deco Black Bakelite + Chrome Radio

Rare + Striking All Original Art Deco Automatic Radio with a Skyscraper Design

Striking black Bakelite Tom Thumb Jr. Art Deco Skyscraper radio made by Automatic Radio Manufacturing during the mid 1930's. This is an extremely rare all original example of this elusive Skyscraper geometric design. The linear repetition of right angles begins with the three stepped base, resting on 4 chrome ball feet, which continues on the sides and top with the case's molded right angles. Starburst patterns emanate from the center of the knobs on either side of the grill creating theatrical excitement for the center of attraction in the middle. Chrome rays beam from the base of the radio towards the embossed "Tom Thumb Jr." logo above the original gold tone grill cloth. The Jet Black Bakelite cabinet is perfect with no cracks, chips, burns or hairlines + has a beautiful factory luster. The radio retains its original black Bakelite back panel free of chips - it has one small hairline on the upper left corner that is barley visible on this color. Gold tone grill cloth is original and free of tears or holes and has a small amount of wear/fading. The black Bakelite hexagon shaped knobs are original to the radio. Radio measures: 12" 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.
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Catalin Sonora KM "Coronet" Yellow + Blue 1941 Art Deco Radio

Seldom Seen Color Combination for a Catalin Sonora KM

This Catalin 1941 Sonora KM "Coronet" in butterscotch with pastel blue is a seldom seen color combination for this model Art Deco radio. This is the only Catalin radio produced by Sonora Radio of Chicago, Illinois. This rare Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, repairs, or tube burns. The radios pastel blue trim has been hand cut/polished by Decophobia and has an incredible gloss to it. Radio has original trim, mesh grill cloth and back panel. Dial plastic is original and has very little hazing or yellowing. 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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Baby Addison A2 in Marbled Navy Blue + White Art Deco Bakelite Radio

Beautifully Marbleized 1940's Art Deco Design

Baby Addison A2 in Marbleized Navy Blue with Creamy White trim Bakelite / Plaskon Tube Radio made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. The unique styling, bold use of color, and dramatic 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 chips, dings, scratches, or repairs on the cabinet. Highly marbleized cabinet has one small hairline crack hidden under the right white trim piece. This is not noticeable from the exterior of the radio as it is completely covered by the trim. It can only be seen when looking in from the back of the radio. In no way does this detract from the radio. 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. Has left over glue residue on the bottom where manufactures label was originally placed. 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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Deco FADA 5F50 Catalin Radio In Beautiful Yellow and Onyx

Superb Example of this Early FADA 5F50 Catalin Radio

This is a rare and perfect prewar 1938 Fada model 5F50 Catalin radio in faintly 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 faint brown and yellow marbleizing and a beautiful transparency to it that gives it depth. Catalin Cabinet and trim have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio retains the original gold manufacturers sticker on the bottom of the case. 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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Oxblood Emerson AX-235 Catalin "Little Miracle" 1938 Art Deco Radio

Seldom Seen Emerson Little Miracle Striking Color Combo with Black Grill

This marbled oxblood red Catalin Art Deco 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 black trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. The marbleized "Tyrolean Red" or oxblood cabinet retains the original factory gloss and the black tenite/plastic trim is original to the radio. This is a rare and striking color combination for this radio. The cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This models fragile plastic grill and knobs that are prone to deterioration are original in and beautiful condition showing only a mild warp on the grill. Water-slide decal is a replacement. 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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Detrola 219 "Super Pee-Wee" Red Plaskon + Beetle Bakelite Art Deco Radio

George W. Walker Designed Streamline Tube Radio

This rare bright red Machine Age Bakelite Detrola "Super Pee-Wee" model 219 midget tube radio is one in a series of popular designs that Detrola produced. Even though the line of midget radios produced by Detrola was popular in its time and was offered in many color combinations, it has become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile cases. This example is made of bright red Plaskon Bakelite with beetle plastic grill and red tenite knobs. George W. Walker designed this cabinet for Detrola in 1938. Walker also designed automobiles for the Ford Motor Co., and numerous other products for companies including Admiral Radios, and Willys Trucks. This cabinet’s design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling. It has great rounded edges and applied Bakelite "wrap around" grill that travels around the radio. Radio is in great original condition and has a beautiful luster to the cabinet and trim. Cabinet has one very small hairline on the bottom rear screw hole that is common to Plaskon radios of the time. Beetle plastic wrap-around grill has two small hairlines that can only be seen when looking closely at the bottom edge of the grill. This small radio measures approximately: 8" wide by 5" 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.
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Red Plaskon Detrola Jr. Art Deco Plaskon Bakelite Radio

This Detrola Radios Design is a Beautiful Example of Machine Age Styling

This Detrola Jr. in bright red Plaskon made in the 1930's by Detrola Radio out of Detroit, Michigan. This cabinet's design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling. This little radio packs a stylish Art Deco punch for its size. It is a beautiful and minimalist design with it's louvered grill + contrasting black knobs. The cases of these sets are however extremely fragile, especially the brightly colored Plaskon ones, and as a result few appear to have survived. The beautiful and brightly colored bright red Plaskon cabinet is in good original condition and retains a beautiful luster. The cabinet has no chips, burns, or repairs, it does have a few tight hairline cracks that have been glued on the bottom of the radio that do not detract from the beauty and rarity of this set. Radio has a few small scratches consistent with careful light use. The radio retains the original black plastic knobs in great original condition. This tiny radio measures approximately: 6.25" 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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