Tom Thumb 'Deco' Catalin Radio in Nile Green

Rarely Seen Art Deco Design Nile Green Catalin Radio

Ref: RA459a

Nile Green Deco Tom Thumb Catalin radio made in the late 1930s by the Automatic Radio Mfg. Co.  This original marbleized Nile Green color on this radio is breathtaking and is rare to find. The 900 series of Tom Thumbs is known to collectors as the 'Deco' model and is considered to be one of the top catalin radios to be found. 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 the deco grill cutouts, asymmetrical design, and vertical dial scale with center knob. This beautifully marbleized Nile Green example is all original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish.

Catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips, or repairs. The original matching Nile Green catalin knobs have great marbleizing and are free of damage. Radio retains the ivory painted stripes that wrap around the cabinet and original gold grill cloth in beautiful condition only showing some minor wear. Water-slide decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. This is a great example of an all original early + rare 'Deco' Tom Thumb catalin radio.

This small radio measures approximately: 7.65" wide by 5" high by 3.75" 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.