Sonora Radio
Chicago, Ilinois [1913-1957]
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Sonora Radio + Television Corp of Chicago, Illinois started off as a clock maker which somehow led to phonographs + finally to radios. As radio manufacturers they made numerous style radios in wood, bakelite and one catalin model the Coronet KM. The 1941 Coronet KM was available in 3 color combinations: Alabaster/Onyx Green, Alabaster/Plum and Alabaster/Pastel Blue. Today they are all quite difficult to find and are highly regarded by collectors.
Some Coronets were sold to Allied Radio Corp and branded "KNIGHT" with a gold foil logo affixed to the front of the cabinet. These "Knight" branded radios are rarely found.
** We are always looking to buy Sonora + Knight Catalin Radios as well as other Catalin, Plaskon + Bakelite radios by any manufacturer. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. Calls are always welcome: 305.778.2182 **
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Sonora KM 'Coronet' Catalin Radio in Alabaster + Green
Seldom Seen Color Combination for a Catalin Sonora KM
Sonora KM 'Coronet' Radio in marbleized alabaster catalin with bluish-green (pastel blue) catalin trim. This example has the rare original pastel blue trim which has taken on a 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 or repairs to cabinet or trim; has minor tube burn which is often the case with this model also has a small chip on inside of cabinet where back panel screws in. The radios front faceplate, knobs and handle are original to the radio and makes for a nice contrast in color. Radio has the original light blue/green center dial pointer, mesh grill cloth and back panel. Dial plastic and water-slide decal are correct replacements. Radio cabinet has been cut/polished back to its original alabaster color by Decophobia and has an incredible gloss to it. 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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Sonora KM 'Coronet' Catalin Radio in Butterscotch + Plum
Great 2-Tone Sonora 'Coronet' Catalin Radio
1941 Sonora KM 'Coronet' Radio in yellow catalin with plum catalin trim makes for a great Art Deco radio in a wonderful color combination. This is the only Catalin radio produced by Sonora Radio of Chicago, Illinois. The subtly marbleized Catalin cabinet has beautiful transparency that gives the radio depth. This scarce catalin radio has no cracks, tube burns or repairs to cabinet or trim; however it does have a small chip on the bottom back edge as seen. The radios plum front faceplate, knobs and handle are original to the radio and makes for a nice contrast in color. Dial plastic, water-slide decal and mesh grill cloth 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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Sonora KM 'Coronet' Catalin Radio in Yellow + Green
Seldom Seen Color Combination for a Catalin Sonora KM
Sonora KM 'Coronet' Radio in marbleized yellow catalin with bluish-green 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 and mesh grill cloth. 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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Sonora KM 'Coronet' Catalin Radio in Yellow + Maroon
Great + Perfect Two-Tone Sonora 'Coronet' Catalin Radio
Beautiful 1941 Sonora KM 'Coronet' Radio in yellow catalin with maroon catalin trim makes for a great Art Deco radio in a wonderful color combination. This is the only Catalin radio produced by Sonora Radio of Chicago, Illinois. The subtly marbleized Catalin cabinet has beautiful transparency that gives the radio depth. This scarce catalin radio has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to cabinet or trim. The radios maroon front faceplate, knobs and handle are original to the radio and makes for a nice contrast in color. Radio retains the original light green center dial pointer and back panel. Dial plastic, water-slide decal and mesh grill cloth 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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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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Catalin Sonora Radio KM "Coronet" in Alabaster + Plum
Great + Perfect Two-Tone Sonora "Coronet" Catalin Radio
Beautiful 1941 Sonora KM "Coronet" Radio in marbleized alabaster Catalin with plum Catalin trim makes for a great Art Deco radio in a wonderful color combination. This is the only Catalin radio produced by Sonora Radio of Chicago, Illinois. The subtly marbleized Catalin cabinet has beautiful transparency that gives the radio depth. This superb Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, repairs, or tube burns to the cabinet trim. Radio cabinet has been cut/polished back to its original alabaster color by Decophobia and has an incredible gloss to it. Radio has original trim, mesh grill cloth + dial plastic. 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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Catalin Sonora Radio KM "Coronet" in Yellow + Pastel Blue
Rare + Striking Seen Color Combination for a Catalin Sonora KM
Catalin 1941 Sonora KM "Coronet" in butterscotch with pastel blue in a seldom seen color combination for this model Art Deco radio. This radio is one of the 3 factory colors produced in 1941 by Sonora Radio of Chicago, Illinois, the colors were alabaster/pastel blue, alabaster/pastel-green and alabaster/maroon. This rare Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, repairs, or tube burns to the cabinet or original trim. The radios original 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. Radio measures approximately: 9" wide by 5.5" high 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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Knight "Coronet" KM Art Deco Yellow + Olive Green Catalin Radio
Seldom Seen Knight Brand Name
This Catalin 1941 Knight "Coronet" KM in butterscotch with olive green trim Art Deco radio. This is the only Catalin radio produced by Allied Radio Corp. and branded "KNIGHT" with a gold foil logo affixed to the front of the cabinet. The "Knight" branded Catalin radios are rarely found. This rare Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, hairlines or repairs. The radios olive green trim is original to the radio and has an incredible gloss to it. Cabinet has a mild tube burn on the top left rear that in no way detracts from this rare radio. Radio has the original gold foil brand tag, light green center dial pointer, 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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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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