Sparton 'Bluebird' Blue Mirror Radio 566 - Beautiful Original

Striking Art Deco Cobalt Blue Sparton Bluebird Radio

Ref: RA751

Original and Beautiful 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 signs of age + use that are accentuated by the studio photos. Mirror retains the black textured paint on 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 some pitting and scratches. Beautiful marbled celluloid dial is bright and perfect as is the original dial pointer. Radio retains the original back panel with 'Bluebird Model 566' stamped in white.  Grill cloth is a close replacement to the original. 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.