Sentinel 284-NB Catalin 'Outline' Grill Radio in Lapis-Lazuli Blue - Rare

Rarely Seen Blue Sentinel Catalin Radio

Ref: RA724

Rare Catalin Sentinel 284 'Outline Grill' radio in marbleized lapis-lazuli blue (oxidized to green) with butterscotch trim. Finding an example of this radio in blue is extremely difficult as only a few exist. The original bluish-green patina on this radio is beautiful with it's strong veins of yellow with tones of blue running through it that makes this an incredible example. This set would make this radio a truly beautiful addition to any collection.

This radio was made circa 1945 by The Sentinel Radio Company of Evanston, Illinois Known to collectors as 'outline grill' Sentinel, the designers surely drew inspiration from the automotive world. Along with the catalin speaker grill surround 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.

The radio is just a stunning example of a blue catalin Sentinel model 284 that has only been lightly polished to a high gloss while preserving the great original patina. The catalin cabinet is perfect with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs and has beautiful intense marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet; however it does have a tiny chip on the rear back panel retaining hole which is common to this model....this is not visible from the outside with back panel on. The chunky yellow 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 to the radio and show minimal signs of age. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection.

This radio measures approximately: 11" wide by 7" high by 6.25" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis appears complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.