Sparton 'Bluebird' 566 Blue Mirror Radio - Great Original

Striking Art Deco Cobalt Blue Sparton Bluebird Radio

Ref: RA690

Beautiful original Art Deco Sparton 'Bluebird' cobalt blue mirror model 566 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company from Jackson, Michigan in 1936. The radio, known as the 'Bluebird' is a considered to be a great example of Deco Streamline style. The radio features a 14" cobalt blue mirror disc, with contrasting ebony painted ball feet finished with and 3 chromed bands or 'speed lines' dissecting the circular speaker + dial surround. The symmetric, 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 cobalt mirror.  Mirror has not been re-silvered and shows some signs of age + use that are accentuated by the studio photos. Mirror retains the original felt affixed to the backside. Wood body (not bottom) and ball feet have have been resprayed in ebony paint.

Chrome trim and knobs are original to the radio and show mild pitting, scratches. Radio retains the original back panel with 'Bluebird Model 566' stamped in white and grill cloth is also original and in good condition with only some mild staining and sign of use consistent with age and use. This is a prime original example of a highly sought after Art Deco radio that is matched by no other manufacturer in its flair and presence.

Radio measures approximately: 14.5" high by 7" 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.