Tom Thumb 'Oval-Dial' Catalin Radio 955 in Red - Rare Color

Rare Art Deco Catalin Tom Thumb Radio

Ref: RA744

Tom Thumb Bright Red 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. bright red cabinet is highlighted by beautiful yellow marbleizing.

Catalin cabinet has tube burns or repairs; however it does have a few tight hairlines and one chip onthe back right top corner as seen in the images. The original catalin knobs have nice marbleizing and no damage. The two perfect catalin feet have the original red painted stripes. Water-slide decal, dial plastic + gold grill cloth are correct replacements. This is a beautiful 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. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.