Sparton 'Cloisonné' Model 500C Catalin Radio with Root Beer Front

Rare Color Walter Dorwin Teague Art Deco Beauty

Ref: RA617

Rare perfect Metallic Root Beer front Sparton Cloisonné with marbleized pistachio catalin cabinet; this is the rarest of the 4 color combos. The Sparton Cloisonné model 500C radio introduced in 1939 is a veritable Art Deco masterpiece designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. Its compact housing features a colorful metallic brown cloisonné front, exquisitely trimmed with a streamline lace-work of chrome and framed with marbleized (brown swirls) pistachio catalin housing. This is the only radio designed that combines all three materials.

This radio is perfect with no cracks, chips or repairs to the pistachio catalin cabinet or metallic root beer Cloisonné front. Ivory plastic knobs and grill cloth are original to the set. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. This is a great example of a radio that is seldom offered for sale especially in this great of a condition. This radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection.

This compact radio measures approximately 8" wide by 5" high by 4.25 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.