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Swirled Oxblood Red General Television Catalin Radio Model 591

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  • Swirled Oxblood Red General Television Catalin Radio Model 591
  • Swirled Oxblood Red General Television Catalin Radio Model 591
  • Swirled Oxblood Red General Television Catalin Radio Model 591
  • Swirled Oxblood Red General Television Catalin Radio Model 591
  • Swirled Oxblood Red General Television Catalin Radio Model 591

Ref: RA929

Stunning hight swirled oxblood red catalin General Television radio model 591, with beautiful contrasting ivory handle, grill, knobs, and dial face frame.  Made by General Television Radio Corp of Chicago, Illinois, model 591 is the only Catalin model made by the company.  The cabinet on the Catalin GTV has great yellow, oxblood, + clear swirls that add depth to the radio.  The gold light dial face features a stunning textured deco sunburst pattern, with a red Saturn shaped station indicator, beneath which "General Television" appears.

This beautiful radio no chips, tube burns; however it does have a professionally repaired crack on the bottom that was done years.  This repair is very difficult to detect unless you take radio apart, radio is not clear coated and can be polished and cleaned when needed. The ivory plaskon trim is complete + original to the radio with no damage. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. Radio retains the original manufacturer's label affixed to the chassis.

Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches/scuffs consistent with age + careful use. This is a seldom seen radio in excellent condition that would make for a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection.

Radio measures approximately: 8.75" Wide, 5.5" Deep, and 7" Tall to the top of the handle. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, original cord is cracked and should be replaced.  Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

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