We Buy Catalin Radios
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Beautiful Blue Colored Hemingray CD257 "Mickey Mouse Ears" Glass Insulator
This cable style CD 257 No. 60 Hemingray insulator is nicknamed the "Mickey Mouse Ears". This model is one of the most popular insulator styles among collectors and is a stunning Hemingray's signature blue color and in great original condition with minimal signs of wear. Produced from 1910 to 1940 Marked on skirt: HEMINGRAY, PATENT JUNE 17 1890 MAY 2 1893. This item looks great displayed as a sculpture. Measures approximately: 5" high
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Beautiful Bright Green Emerson 'Aristocrat' Catalin Radio - Translucent
Translucent Bright Green Geddes Designed Aristocrat
Marbleized and translucent Bright Green Catalin Emerson 'Aristocrat' Radio model 400 designed in 1940 by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. The green catalin cabinet has the best green I have ever seen on one of these.....has some turquoise tones mixed in with the green and it is very translucent. It is highlighted by brown and yellow marbleizing that really makes this radio stand out from others. This is a seldom seen color combination for this model. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Green catalin cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This model's fragile brown and ivory tenite/plastic grill is original and in good condition with some signs of age. The brown bakelite knobs and handle are original to the radio and also free of damage. The Emerson decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. Radio measures approximately: 10.75" wide by 7.25" high by 5.50" 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 prior to use.
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Beautiful Butterscotch + Tortoise Bakelite Cigarette Box
The 2-tone Design of this Rectangular Box is Simple + Elegant
Butterscotch with tortoise accent Catalin cigarette box made in the early 1940's. The 2-tone design of this Art Deco rectangular box is simple + elegant. Powder box is original and retains a beautiful factory gloss and has no cracks, chips or repairs. Measures approximately: 4" long 3" deep by 3" high to finial.
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Beautiful Catalin Bakelite Box in Butterscotch with Black Accents
Seldom Seen Black Footed Catalin Powder Box - Book Piece
Great Catalin Art Deco jewelry/powder box in rich marbleized butterscotch + black accents is a rare find taht would make a spledid addition to any Bakelite collection. This box is one of only a few Catalin boxes featured in The Bakelite Jewelry Book by Davidov + Dawes on page 65. This design of this hand carved Art Deco circular box is simple + elegant and highlighted by its two-tone color scheme. The fluted + carved base sitting on 3 black lacquered wood ball feet with an over-sized round black finial makes for different design elements that make the box rare and unique. Powder box is all original and retains a beautiful factory gloss and has no cracks, chips or repairs. Measures approximately: 3.5" high by 3" round at base.
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Beautiful Catalin Bakelite Box in Rare "End of Day" Color
Intense Marbleizing on this Seldom Seen "End of Day" Color Bakelite Box
Intense marbleizing on this seldom seen "End of Day" colored Catalin box. The wonderful, simple + elegant circular design combined with the unusual color make for a great Catalin powder box made in the 1940's. Box has intense colors consisting of orange, red, yellow, white, tortoise, black with translucent amber tones. Powder box is original and has a beautiful gloss with no cracks, chips or repairs. Retains original brass finial. Measures approximately:3" wide by 3" high to brass finial.
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Beautiful Emerson AU-190 Catalin Radio in Marbleized Butterscotch
Beautiful Yellow Marbleized Catalin 1937 Emerson AU-190 Radio
Beautiful highly marbleized catalin AU-190 Emerson radio from 1937 in a yellow cabinet or Natural Onyx as referred to by Emerson. The yellow Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of yellow + clear that add depth to an already beautiful radio. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a great example of this Emerson 'Tombstone' model. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Gold fabric grill cloth is original to the radio and in great condition with no holes. The 3 Catalin knobs are perfect and original to the radio. Gold Gemloid dial is bright and perfect. Water-slide decal + dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 10" high by 5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Power cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.
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Beautiful FADA L-56 Catalin Radio in Emerald Green + Butterscotch
Great Early Wrap-Around FADA L-56 Catalin Radio
Rare FADA L-56 catalin radio in highly marbleized Emerald Green with butterscotch wrap-around grille + knobs. This Art Deco catalin model made in 1939 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This seldom seen green + butterscotch catalin example is a beautiful example with great swirls and vibrance. The vibrant emerald green cabinet is beautifully marbleized with yellow, darker and lighter green veins. The vibrant green catalin cabinet is free of chips, tube burns or repairs; however it does have a hairline crack on the top left corner radiating from grill opening and a burn(reddish color-not from tube) on the left side rear. The original emerald green handle is lighter on the backside(see photos). These small defects in no way take away from the beauty and rarity of this radio. The marbleized butterscotch insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no damage. Clear dial plastic cover and water-slide decal are correct replacements. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This rare radio is as clean as one can be found and would truly make a great addition to any radio or Deco collection Radio measures approximately: 9" wide by 5.5" high by 4" 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.
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Beautiful FADA L-56 Catalin Radio in Marbleized Blue + Yellow
Great Early Wrap-Around FADA L-56 Catalin Radio
Rare FADA L-56 catalin radio in highly marbleized blue (green patina) with butterscotch wrap-around grille + knobs. This Art Deco catalin model made in 1939 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This seldom seen blue + butterscotch catalin example is a beautiful example with great swirls and vibrance. The green(blue) colored cabinet has veins of yellow with tones of blue and green running through it that makes this an incredible example The glossy bluish-green catalin cabinet is in excellent condition with no chips, repairs or tube burns; however it does have one tight hairline in-between the bottom left corner of dial and grill that is difficult to see in person. Please see photos. The yellow marbleized catalin knobs and grill and blue catalin handle are factory original to the radio and free of cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The beautiful graphic dial is bright and in great condition. The dial plastic + water-slide decal are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio is as clean as one can be found and would truly make a great addition to any radio or Deco collection. Radio measures approximately: 9" wide by 5.5" high by 4" 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.
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Beautiful Fluted Bakelite Clock by New Haven in Red + Onyx Green
Seldom Seen Model in a Great Color Combo
Beautiful small round catalin desk clock made by New Haven in bright red fluted case surround wit an onyx green face. The faintly swirled wide fluted red catalin case is highlighted by the onyx green front and rear surround. Held at a slight inclination with two brass ball feet. These New Haven clocks were marketed as "Catalin Clocks in Smart New Designs" as seen in the attached advertisement. This is a seldom seen Art Deco Catalin Bakelite New Haven desk clock from the 1930's. These little catalin clocks look great as a collection as seen in the last photo. Clock is in great condition showing only a small amount of wear consistent with age tot he metal and face. No cracks, chips or repairs. Measures approximately: 4.5" high by 2.25" deep. Clock is is sold "as-is + untested", seems complete. If you wish to use it daily, it is recommended you have a qualified professional service it as it may need lubrication and calibration.
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Beautiful Fluted Bakelite Clock by New Haven in Red with Green
Great Bright Red + Green Catalin Clock
Beautiful small round catalin desk clock in bright red fluted case with green surround. The fluted red catalin case is highlighted by the dark green front and rear surround. This is a small seldom seen Art Deco Catalin Bakelite New Haven desk clock from the 1930's. These little catalin clocks look great as a collection as seen in the last photo. Clock is in great condition showing only a small amount of wear consistent with age tot he metal and face. Measures approximately: 3.25" high by 1.75" deep. Clock is is sold "as-is + untested", seems complete and is not over-wound. If you wish to use it daily, it is recommended you have a qualified professional service it as it may need lubrication and calibration.
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Bendix 114 Deco Plastic Radio Swirled Brown + Tan
Beautiful Plastic Version of the Catalin Art Deco Bendix Radio
Bendix 114 in Swirled Brown Polystyrene Art Deco Bendix Tube Radio made circa 1946. The model 114 shares the same design as the Catalin 526C version made by Bendix and it is an unusual design made of four pieces of Polystyrene. This radio is extremely stylish with the marbleized brown cabinet and contrasting tan front. This swirled brown with white and tan is a color seldom found in plastic radios. This radio has both a unique design and construction. The swirled brown top and sides are molded into one U-shaped piece that fits down over the tan piece which forms the front and base of the radio highlighted with its five streamline horizontal grooves that stretch across the front of the radio. The two rounded corner pieces that bolt onto either side of the dial are a unique feature unlike anything found on any other radio. Radio is in beautiful original condition and retains a beautiful natural gloss that shows off the marbleized color. The Polystyrene sections and trim are in very perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The cabinet has small little surface scratches consistent with age and light careful use. Radio retains its original manufacturer's sticker on the original masonite back panel. The original brown marbleized knobs are perfect. The original gold and red dial plastic is also in perfect condition. Radio measures approximately 11" Wide x 7" High x 6" 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.
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Bendix 526C Catalin Radio in Bright Jadeite Green w/ Intense Marbleizing
Stunning Example of Bendix 526C
This is a great example of the Bendix 526C Catalin radio in a fantastic highly marbleized jadeite green with bluish-turquoise tones and black Catalin. This Art Deco Bendix Tube Radio made circa 1946 is extremely stylish with the marbleized green cabinet and contrasting black front, a color combination only found on this model catalin radio. This has to be the best example that I have owned. The Art Deco styling of this model is stylish and solid. The contrasting black Catalin front brings the green and bluish tones alive. This model radio incorporates both a unique design + construction. The swirled green catalin top + sides are molded into one U-shaped piece that fits down over the black catalin piece which forms the front and base of the radio The two rounded corner pieces that bolt onto either side of the dial are a unique feature unlike anything found on any other radio. Radio is in beautiful original condition and retains a beautiful natural gloss that shows off the vivid marbleized color. Cabinet and trim are in very perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio retains its original matching knobs, manufacturer's sticker on the bottom and the cardboard back panel. The original gold and black dial plastic is also in perfect condition. The cabinet has small surface scratches consistent with age and light careful use. Radio measures approximately 11" Wide x 7" High x 6" 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.
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Bendix 526C Catalin Radio in Green with Black
Great Bendix 526C Catalin radio in Swirled Green with Black trim. This Art Deco Bendix Tube Radio made circa 1946 is extremely stylish with the marbleized green cabinet and contrasting black front, a color combination only found on this model catalin radio. This model radio incorporates both a unique design + construction. The swirled green catalin top + sides are molded into one U-shaped piece that fits down over the black catalin piece which forms the front and base of the radio The two rounded corner pieces that bolt onto either side of the dial are a unique feature unlike anything found on any other radio. Radio is in beautiful original condition and retains a beautiful natural gloss that shows off the marbleized color. Cabinet and trim are in very perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The cabinet has small surface scratches consistent with age and light careful use. Radio retains its original manufacturer's sticker on the bottom and the masonite back panel. The original gold and black dial plastic is also in perfect condition. Radio measures approximately 11" Wide x 7" High x 6" 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.
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Bendix Catalin 526C Radio Original Dial Plastic
Original Bendix 526C Catalin radio dial face plastic. Dial plastic is in perfect condition with only a few small scratches and paint wear from use and age. This will fit the Bendix radio model # 526C + 526MC. This dial plastic has not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a damaged dial plastic with an original one.
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BesTone 601 Catalin Radio in Butterscotch - Stunning Rarity
Rarely Seen BesTone / Namco Catalin Radio
Rarely seen BesTone (Namco) model 601 Catalin Radio in butterscotch with original blue plaskon knobs. This mid to late 1930's relatively small catalin radio has unique design details such as deep horizontal grooves/louvers that travel around the entire radio and a carved curved handle. This radio is as close to perfect as one can be found as this model radio is often found heavily damaged due to the manufacturing process/grooves. This is the best example with the least damage, also the best original and un-repaired example that I have seen in 30+yrs. No other radios compare in style to this model in design and very few catalin radio are as rare to find. This radio's beautiful faintly marbleized yellow catalin cabinet is in original condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs; however it does have two small barely visible hairlines on each side as visible in the photos. The radio retains its original carved yellow handle and blue plaskon knobs with no cracks, chips or repairs. Dial plastic and BesTone decal are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. To see more about this model click here. This radio measures approximately: 8" wide by 5" high by 5" 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. The person whom I acquired this great radio from purchased it in a resale shop in NYC 46yrs ago. Here is the story about the purchase from the person: "The radio was purchased in 1972 while I was an Art/Photography student at The School of Visual Arts in New York City. After a visit to Pearl Paints to buy supplies my friends and I meandered to an electronic store..not a typical electronic store as this was Canal St. At that time Canal St was were you went to buy Army surplus, plastic, plexiglas and all things electronic mostly electronic parts…the wares were outside the storefronts and all mashed up inside the stores on big tables. Most stores on Canal St were dirty, dusty and crowded with wares jumbled up and piled on tables.…some people would consider them ‘junk’ stores. In the rear of the store I spied a lone radio in a corner of a shelf..I was attracted by it’s color, the design especially the louvers and the handle and of course by the size and portability. It actually worked then and has accompanied me during all my moves in the past 45 years. It was one of my most cherished objects and has always held a place of pride in every home I have had. It was purchased for the princely sum of $12.00. I have always loved radios..especially transistor radios from my youth and teenage years…(how I wish I still had them) this radio was a step up from them…" ** We are always LOOKING TO BUY NamCo, Commander and BesTone 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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Black + Caramel Catalin Bakelite Art Deco "Smokers Set"
Vintage catalin/bakelite smokers desk set in beautiful swirled caramel/toffee and black base and accents. Comprises of a cigarette dispenser, match holder + ashtray. Great colouration, in good condition, no chips or cracks. Great original Art Deco desk smoking accessory in all original condition.
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Blue Plaskon RCA 9-SX "Nipper" with Beetle Plastic Trim - Beautiful
Seldom Seen Model in a Great Color Combo
Great Machine Age RCA Victor Radio known as the "Nipper" 9-SX in bright blue Plaskon with a Beetle Plastic grill. This 1939 model is an incredibly well designed streamlined tube radio. This little radio is constructed of 3 separate Plaskon Bakelite pieces, first is the Plaskon body, second is the wrap around deco grill with the great RCA Victor logo engraved vertically on the rounded corner, and third + lastly is the top Plaskon stepped trim piece. Even though these midget sized radios were popular in their time and offered in many color combinations, they have become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile Plaskon case. This radio is as close to perfect as can be found and has the original blue knobs + is free of any cracks, tube burns or repairs to the trim or body. Fragile Dial is orignal and in great condition, radio retains original back panel + rear blue knob. This radio has a few very small hairlines common to plaskon radios. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide by 5" 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.
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Brazilian Onyx Emerson AU-190 'Tombstone' Catalin Radio
Spectacular Green Marbleized Catalin 1937 Emerson AU-190 Radio
Beautiful + bright Emerson AU-190 radio from 1937 in a Green or Brazilian Onyx as Emerson referred to it. Radio is absolutely stunning with its marbleized and translucent cabinet.....you can see through parts of the radio as seen in photos. The green Catalin cabinet is marbleized with tones of green, yellow, clear and brown that add depth to an already beautiful radio. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a great example of this color Emerson 'Tombstone' model. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs and has a beautiful gloss to it. The 3 matching catalin knobs are perfect + original to the radio. Gold fabric grill cloth is original + in good condition showing only a small amount of age and use. Water-slide decal + dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This beautiful green Emerson radio is absolutely striking and would make a fantastic addition to a radio collection. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 10" high by 5" 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 prior to use.
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Brazilian Onyx Green Catalin Emerson 'Aristocrat' Radio - Beautiful
Highly Marbleized Green Geddes Designed Aristocrat
Marbleized Brazilian Onyx Green Catalin Emerson 'Aristocrat' Radio model 400 designed in 1940 by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. The green catalin has beautiful heavy brown and yellow marbleizing that makes this radio stand out. This is a seldom seen color combination for this model. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Green catalin cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This model's fragile brown and ivory tenite/plastic grill is original and in good condition with some signs of age. The brown bakelite knobs and handle are original to the radio and also free of damage. The Emerson decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. Radio measures approximately: 10.75" wide by 7.25" high by 5.50" 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 prior to use.
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Bright Blue Emerson 'Patriot' 400 Catalin Radio - Bel Geddes Design
Great Bright Blue Catalin Emerson 'Patriot' by Industrial Designer Bel Geddes
Beautiful Bright Blue Catalin Art Deco Emerson 'Patriot' model FC-400 designed in 1940 by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. With war looming over Europe and becoming an increasing threat to the USA, this radio's theme struck a chord with American radio buyers, who turned it into a best seller for Emerson. Bel Geddes sought to promote American technology, industry, and identity, through the use of the stars-and-stripes design of the radio. This 'Patriot' design in turn helped bolster national pride during the difficult years of the Great Depression. This example would make for a wonderful addition to a radio or deco collection. The bright blue Catalin cabinet has been cut/polished back to its original factory color by us and has a beautiful gloss. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This model's fragile tenite/plastic grill, which is prone to deterioration, is original and in beautiful condition showing only a mild warp and small scuffs. Red 'Star' knobs and handle, Emerson decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches, scuffs consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately: 10.75" wide by 7.25" high by 5.50" 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 prior to use.