Silvertone 'Rocket' 6110 Radio in Jet Black Bakelite

Striking 1930's Machine Age Radio Designed by Clarence Karstadt

Ref: RA880

Deco Silvertone Model 6110 in Jet Black Bakelite manufactured in 1938.  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.

This set is very prone to damage and few have survived in damage free 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 jet black cabinet is in good condition; however it was professionally repaired by Dan Blake over 20yrs ago and has been in my personal collection since.  Repairs are located on bottom of cabinet and on flat side panel and can only been seen when looking for them or looking at inside of cabinet/panel.  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 black Bakelite push buttons on top are all original and in great condition as well. Radio retains its original black grill cloth.

Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some small signs of age + careful use. This rare black Silvertone Rocket radio is absolutely striking and would make a fantastic addition to a Radio or Deco collection.

Radio measures approximately: 12" Wide by 6.5" High by 6.5" deep.This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.