Symphony Radio
USA
Symphony Catalin Bakelite radio "Split Grille" style design with handle + metal embossed gold and red foil tag. Made in 1938-1939 by Record-O-Vox Inc. and branded as Symphony This model is similar in style to the Crosley G1465 catalin radio + the Detrola 281 catalin radio - both of which have the split grill design.
Symphony differs from the others because of the foil name tag, dial face, pointer, knobs + that it does have a handle. Both Symphony and Detrola catalin radios have grooves on the front of cabinet that wrap-around from the side. The Crosley catalin does not have the wrap-around grooves....only on the sides.
** We are always looking to buy Symphony Catalin Bakelite Radios in any color or condition 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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Symphony Catalin Radio 'Split-Grille' in Butterscotch + Black
Incredibly Rare Symphony 'Split-Grille' Catalin Radio
Rare Symphony Catalin Radio 'Split Grille' with a butterscotch case and black/dark green marbleized trim. Manufactured in 1938/1939 by the Record-O-Vox Inc. the Symphony remains one of the top catalin radios to be found. The radios beautiful translucent + marbleized yellow cabinet is highlighted by the dark green highly yellow swirled trim which makes this an exceptional example of a rare Symphony radio. This color Symphony is one of the 4 color combinations manufactured. Finding a Symphony such as this one is extremely difficult and this might be one of your only chance at acquiring an example. This color combo has a wonderful vibrancy due to the contrast of the trim and cabinet. This radio would make for an exceptional addition to any collection. The all-original radio cabinet and trim has only been lightly polished and looks awesome. The butterscotch catalin cabinet is in excellent condition with no chips, tube burns or repairs. The marbleized black catalin grilles, handle + knobs are factory original and without damage. Radio retains the original metal embossed name tag, manufactures sticker, deco embossed foil dial + pointer. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. Please note that the chassis on this example was at one point switched, original dial and pointer were kept with the radio. Did the radio stop functioning and a repair person just put a similar fitting chassis in....this will remain a mystery. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Symphony Catalin Bakelite Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Symphony Catalin Radio 'Split-Grille' in Butterscotch + Blue
Incredible Rare Symphony 'Split-Grille' Catalin Radio
Rare Symphony Catalin 'Split Grille' radio with a butterscotch cabinet and marbleized blue trim (oxidized to bluish-green). Manufactured in 1938/1939 by the Record-O-Vox Inc., the Symphony remains one of the top catalin radios to be found. The radio’s beautiful translucent + marbleized butterscotch cabinet is highlighted by the blue swirled trim which makes this an exceptional example of a rare Symphony radio. This color Symphony is one of the 4 color combinations manufactured. Finding an original Symphony such as this one is extremely difficult and this might be one of your only chance at acquiring an example. This color combo has a wonderful vibrancy due to the contrast of the trim and cabinet. This radio would make for an incredible addition to any collection. This all-original radio has only been lightly polished and looks awesome. The butterscotch catalin cabinet is in excellent condition with no chips, tube burns or repairs; however it does have a tight tiny barely visible hairline on the bottom rear screw hole going to back edge (tiny); as seen in photo. The marbleized blue catalin grills, handle + knobs are complete and without damage and factory original to the radio and have a beautiful original patina. Radio retains the original chassis, metal embossed name tag, deco dial + pointer The dial plastic is a correct replacement. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Symphony Catalin Bakelite Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Symphony Catalin Radio 'Split-Grille' in Butterscotch + Tortoise
Incredible Rare Symphony 'Split-Grille' Catalin Radio
Beautiful and Rare Symphony Catalin 'Split Grill' radio with a butterscotch cabinet and translucent marbleized tortoise trim. Manufactured in 1938/1939 by the Record-O-Vox Inc., the Symphony remains one of the top catalin radios to be found. The radio’s beautiful translucent + marbleized butterscotch cabinet is highlighted by the tortoise swirled trim which makes this an exceptional example of a rare Symphony radio. This color combo has a wonderful vibrance due to the translucency of the trim and cabinet. This radio would make for an incredible addition to any collection. This color Symphony is one of the 4 color combinations manufactured. Finding an original Symphony such as this one is extremely difficult and this might be your only chance at acquiring an example. The butterscotch catalin cabinet is in excellent condition with no chips, tube burns or repairs; however it does have a tight hairline running from the grill opening to the knob, as seen in photos. The translucent and swirled tortoise catalin grills, handle + knobs are complete and factory original to the radio. Radio retains the original chassis, deco dial, pointer and the ‘Catalin Corporation’ manufacturers oval ink stamp on the inside bottom of case. The dial plastic and often missing Symphony label are replacements. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Symphony Catalin Bakelite Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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Rare Symphony Catalin Radio 'Split-Grille' in Yellow + Dark Green
Incredible Rare Symphony 'Split-Grille' Catalin Radio
Rare Symphony Catalin Radio 'Split Grille' with a Yellow case and Dark Green/Black marbleized trim. Manufactured in 1938/1939 by the Record-O-Vox Inc. the Symphony remains one of the top catalin radios to be found. The radios incredibly translucent + marbleized yellow cabinet is highlighted by the dark green yellow swirled trim. The contrast in color between the light yellow cabinet and the dark trim makes this an exceptional example of a rare Symphony radio. Radio has no cracks, chips, or repairs to cabinet or trim. Handle at some point was expertly machined from catalin stock. ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY Symphony Catalin Bakelite Radios - TOP PRICE PAID FOR THIS RADIO in any color or condition. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. **
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