Rare Tom Thumb Catalin Radio Model 955 'Oval-Dial' in Orchid

Rare Art Deco Catalin Tom Thumb Radio

Ref: RA660

Great and Rare Tom Thumb Orchid Catalin radio made in the late 1930s by the Automatic Radio Mfg. Co. The model 955 is known to collectors as the 'Oval-Dial' or 'Non-Deco'. The Tom Thumb name is a perfect fit for this radio - as it is one of the smallest radios made of catalin. This model has a design that is unique with attached catalin feet, an oval-shaped dial face, deco grill cutouts, and vertically positioned knobs. This marbleized rare orchid example is all original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Orchid cabinet is highlighted by incredible white, clear, lighter and darker orchid marbleizing.

The beautifully marbleized cabinet has been cut/polished back to the original orchid from the oxidized orange-butterscotch; see last photo to see radio in as found condition. Catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips, repairs and only a small tube burn(common for this model) on the top. The butterscotch catalin knobs and the two catalin feet are original to the radio and in perfect condition. The gold grill cloth is an original Tom Thumb cloth and is in beautiful condition. Water-slide decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. This is a great example of an all original early + rare Tom Thumb catalin radio.

This small radio measures approximately: 7.5" wide by 5.9" high by 4.25" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete; cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.