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Bright Blue Plexon + Lucite CYARTS B Deluxe "Bullet" Radio from 1946
Great Clear Lucite Dial Scale + Knobs with a Cabinet that Lights-up
The unusual Cyarts #B Deluxe is a "Bullet" style radio made entirely of the materials Plexon and Lucite. Cyarts Plastics, Inc. in Bronx, New York made this 1946 bright blue radio. The cabinet is not molded but rather fabricated out of sheets of colored Plexon. This radio when plugged in lites-up on the inside, which makes the radio glow. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio. This example in bright blue is in original condition with no chips, burns or repairs: however it has one small hairline crack on right rear corner. This is just a stunning radio. Radio has original trim and masonite back panel(has been painted to match cabinet at one time) with a manufacturers sticker affixed to it. Lucite etched dial has a few small scratches consistent with use and knobs are original. Grill cloth is a period correct replacement. Radio measures approximately: 13.5" wide by 7" high by 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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Bright Green Marbleized Catalin Powder Box with Art Deco Fluted Design
Great Two-Tone Green Fluted Catalin Bakelite Box
Bright lettuce green marbleized with dark green lid and base all made of Catalin. This Art Deco fluted powder or cream box was made in the early 1940's. The hand carved Art Deco circular box is simple + elegant with its two-tone color scheme and scalloped finial. Base of box is marked "A Meritor Product - Maw of Barnet". Powder box is original and retains a beautiful factory gloss and has no cracks, or repairs. Lid fits tightly on box. Measures approximately: 2.5" wide by 3" high to finial.
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Bright Jadeite Green Bendix 526MC Catalin Radio with Intense Marbleizing
Beautiful Example of a Bendix 526MC
This beautiful example of a Bendix 526MC Catalin radio in a fantastic highly marbleized jadeite green with lots of 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 gloss that shows off the vivid marbleized color. Radio has been cut/polished back to its factory original color. Cabinet and trim are in very perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio retains its original matching knobs, and manufacturer's sticker on the bottom. 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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Bright Marbleized Emerald Green FADA Model F55 Catalin Radio
Rare early wrap around grill FADA Catalin Radio
Seldom seen FADA F55 in highly marbleized Emerald Green with yellow wrap-around grille and knobs. This Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. 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 two small hairline cracks located on the bottom of the cabinet and can not bee seen when displayed. This small damage is common to this model due to the proximity of the screw hole to back edge of cabinet. The marbleized yellow insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no damage. Radio retains the original manufacturers sticker affixed to the bottom. 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 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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Bright Red Emerson 'Patriot' 400 Catalin Radio - Bel Geddes Design
Great Bright Red Catalin Emerson 'Patriot' by Industrial Designer Bel Geddes
Beautiful Bright Red 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 red Catalin cabinet retains its original factory gloss and 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 scuffs. White 'Star' knobs and handle correct replacements. The Emerson decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. 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 Red Emerson AX-235 'Little-Miracle' Catalin Radio
Striking Bright Red Marbleized Emerson Little Miracle
Striking Bright Red Catalin Emerson AX-235 Radio 'Little-Miracle'. Made in 1938 by Emerson Radio + Television is Emerson's first example of a small Catalin radio that also features a unique louvered insert grill. The small size of this radio combined with the great bright color and contrasting trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. The beautifully marbleized + bright red cabinet has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs and is absolutely stunning. This models fragile plastic ivory grill + knobs which are prone to deterioration have been replaced with exact color correct replacements. Radio retains the original manufactures label on the bottom of cabinet. Dial plastic and decal are correct replacements. Has small scratches consistent with age and use. This radio is absolutely beautiful and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately: 8.85" wide by 5.25" high by 3.75" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete; dial pointer does not turn. 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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Canary Yellow Wilcox-Gay Radio A51 'L'il Champ' Plaskon
Great Bright Yellow Small Art Deco Wilcox-Gay Radio
Canary Yellow Wilcox-Gay Radio model A51 'L'il Champ' Plaskon. This incredible Art Deco 'midget' size radio is among the rarest of the plaskon radios produced and is the only model made in canary yellow. This 1938/1939 model is an incredibly well designed streamlined deco tube radio that is further enhanced by the contrasting plum trim. Even though midget sized radios were popular in their time + offered in different color combinations, they have become hard to find in any combination due to their fragile plaskon case. This scarce radio would make an incredible addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This all-original rare little plaskon radio is in great condition with no chips, cracks, burns, or repairs. Plum colored knobs, celluloid dial, and gold textured grill cloth are original to the radio + in great condition. This L'il Champ is in great condition having only a few small tight lines common to plaskon radios of the time that can barely be seen in the photos. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 4.5" high by 4.75" 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.
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Catalin 'Jewel Box' General Electric Radio L622 Translucent Tortoise Catalin
Beautiful Translucent General Electric Catalin Radio
Beautiful General Electric L-622 catalin 'Jewel Box' radio in a beautiful translucent marbleized reddish tortoise. The design of this radio is unique as no other catalin radio is designed to look like a Jewelry Box. The L-622 series is one of only two catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric and made in the early 1940s. The Catalin has a deep shine + original factory gloss, rich color, glow, exceptionally striking translucency and luminosity. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio retains the original often missing embossed General Electric tag on the face of radio in good condition. Butterscotch knobs are original to the radio. The gold textured grill cloth and the metal dial escutcheons all in great original condition. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 6" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete; plug is missing. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.
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Catalin 'Vertical Grill' Motorola 52 Radio - Swirled Green + Yellow
Stunning Art Deco Motorola 'Vertical Grill' Catalin Radio
Great Motorola 52 'Vertical Grill' catalin radio in beautiful marbleized green with yellow trim. This model was the first in a series of three different Catalin cabinet radios produced by Motorola. Manufactured in 1939 by Motorola Radio also known to collectors as the 'Vertical Grill'. This Motorola design highlights the Art Deco elements of the era. The green on this example is highlighted by swirls of light yellow, brown and clear to add depth to the color. This beautiful radio would make a fantastic addition to a collection.The details in the design are unique with its vertically louvered grill, which, feathers out from the center to the left + right and hexagonal knobs make for an unusual design and highly sought after radio. The cabinet features streamlined hand incised grooves that stretch around the case bringing all the elements together while adding to the geometric aspect of the radio. The metallic dial face is decorated with deco numerals and the Motorola logo written in script. This is an exquisitely crafted Art Deco radio.This stunning radio is in good original condition with tube burns or repairs to the cabinet; however it does have a small chip on the bottom rear corner and an interior hairline on the bottom that is visible from the outside. Yellow knobs and grill are original to radio and in great condition (please see photos). Radio retains the original paper manufactures label affixed to the bottom of the cabinet and the cardboard back panel. Dial plastic is a correct replacement. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some small signs of age + careful use.Measures approximately: 9.4" wide x 5.75" high x 4.4" 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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Catalin Addison 2 'Waterfall' Art Deco Radio in Yellow + Red
Great Color 1940's Addison Waterfall Design
Beautiful Light Yellow with Red Catalin Addison 2 tube radio made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. The unique styling and bold use of color would make this radio a truly beautiful addition to any collection. This stylized Art Deco radio features the famous "waterfall" speaker grill trim and surround "bumpers" with speed-lines that really make for a streamlined radio design. It is one of the most striking color combinations for a Catalin radio. The cabinet is a beautiful light yellow with faint marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. The yellow color is brought out even more with its contrasting bright red trim. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this catalin Addison model. The glossy catalin cabinet has a beautiful even patina and is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or repairs. The red catalin trim is complete and factory original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original matching yellow catalin 'pinwheel' marbleized knobs are perfect. Manufactures paper label is still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Clear dial plastic cover is a replacement. Radio measures approximately 10.25" wide x 6" high x 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.
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Catalin Addison 2 Waterfall Radio in Dark Green + Butterscotch
Great Color 1940's Addison Waterfall Design
Catalin Addison 2 radio in incredibly marbleized dark green/black case and butterscotch trim. Made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. The unique styling and bold use of color would make this radio a truly beautiful addition to any collection. This stylized Art Deco radio features the famous 'waterfall' speaker grill trim and surround "bumpers" with speed-lines that really make for a streamlined radio design. This is one of the most striking color combinations for a catalin radio. The catalin has a deep shine, rich color, glow and also has exceptionally striking light yellow marbleizing that add dimension to the radio. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Addison model. The beautifully swirled radio cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. All butterscotch trim is original to radio and in perfect condition with no cracks, chips or repairs. The original catalin 'pinwheel' knobs are also free of imperfections. Manufactures paper label is still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Clear dial plastic cover is a correct replacement. Radio has small scratches/scuffs consistent with age + use of set. Radio measures approximately: 10.25" long by 6" high by 5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete and clean. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.
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Catalin Addison 2 Waterfall Radio in Dark Green + Yellow
Great Swirled Catalin 1940's Addison Waterfall Design
Striking Catalin Addison 2 'Waterfall' radio in incredibly marbleized dark green/black case and bright yellow trim. Made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. The unique styling and bold use of color would make this radio a beautiful addition to any collection. This stylized Art Deco radio features the famous 'waterfall' speaker grill trim and surround "bumpers" with speed-lines that really make for a streamlined radio design. This is one of the most striking color combinations for a catalin radio. The catalin has a deep shine, rich color, glow and also has exceptionally striking light yellow marbleizing that add dimension to the radio. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Addison model. The beautifully swirled radio cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. All yellow trim is original to radio and in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The original catalin 'pinwheel' knobs are also free of imperfections. Manufactures paper label is still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Clear dial plastic cover is a correct replacement. Radio has small scratches/scuffs consistent with age + use of set. Radio measures approximately: 10.25" long by 6" high by 5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete and clean. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.
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Catalin Addison 5 'Courthouse' Radio in Pistachio + Burgundy - Great
Stunning Pistachio Marbleized Catalin Large Addison 5
Beautiful Addison Catalin radio Model 5 in a striking translucent and marbleized Pistachio Green cabinet with Burgundy trim. This is a magnificent + exquisitely crafted stately Art Deco radio. Manufactured in the 1940's by ADDISON INDUSTRIES LIMITED in Toronto, Canada also known to collectors as the 'Courthouse' or 'Large' Addison. Pistachio catalin was only used by four radio manufacturers of the time and is therefore an uncommon find.The pistachio green catalin cabinet has a glossy deep rich color, glow and also has exceptional, clear, white + green marbleizing that add dimension to the radio. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio's cabinet has been cut/polished back to its factory original pistachio green color from its oxidized caramel coloring. The five maroon vertical grill bars are original as are the three matching pinwheel knobs. The radio retains its original chocolate brown reverse painted dial glass in excellent condition with only the slightest signs of age. The grill cloth is original to this example and retains its bright coloring with no tears or stains with only minimal signs of age. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + careful use. This is just a remarkable example of a seldom found Addison color.This stately radio measures approximately: 12.5" Wide by 9" High by 7" Deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Radio 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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Catalin Addison 5 'Courthouse' Radio in Pistachio + Plum - Great
Stunning Pistachio Marbleized Catalin Large Addison 5
Stunningly beautiful Addison Catalin radio Model 5 in a striking translucent and marbleized Pistachio Green cabinet with Plum trim. This is a magnificent + exquisitely crafted stately Art Deco radio. Manufactured in the 1940's by ADDISON INDUSTRIES LIMITED in Toronto, Canada also known to collectors as the 'Courthouse' or 'Large' Addison. Pistachio catalin was only used by four radio manufacturers of the time and is therefore an uncommon find.The bright pistachio green catalin cabinet has a glossy deep rich color, glow and also has exceptional, brown, clear, white + green marbleizing that add dimension to the radio. Radio's cabinet has been cut/polished back to its original bright pistachio green color from it's oxidized caramel coloring. The radio is original and is just a stunning example of this Addison model. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The five maroon vertical grill bars are original as are the three matching pinwheel knobs. The grill cloth is original and has no tears or stains + has only a small amount of wear. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + careful use.This stately radio measures approximately: 12.5" Wide by 9" High by 7" Deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Radio 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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Catalin Addison 5 'Courthouse' Radio Pistachio + Merlot - Beautiful
Beautiful Pistachio Marbleized Catalin Large Addison
Great all-original Addison Catalin radio Model 5 in marbleized Pistachio cabinet with Maroon trim. This is a magnificent + exquisitely crafted stately Art Deco radio. Manufactured in the 1940's by ADDISON INDUSTRIES LIMITED in Toronto, Canada also known to collectors as the 'Courthouse' or 'Large' Addison. Pistachio catalin was only used by four radio manufacturers of the time and is therefore an uncommon find. The radio has taken on a beautiful patina over the years and it is just a pristine example of this model. The pistachio catalin cabinet has a glossy deep rich color, glow and also has exceptional, brown, clear, yellow + green tone marbleizing that add dimension to the radio. The radio is just a stunning example of this Addison model. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The five maroon vertical grill bars are original as are the three matching pinwheel knobs. The radio retains its original brown reverse painted dial glass in excellent condition with only slight signs of age. The grill cloth is original and has no tears or stains + has only a small amount of wear. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + careful use. This stately radio measures approximately: 12.5" Wide by 9" High by 7" Deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Radio 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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Catalin Art Deco Clock by New Haven
Great Bright Red + Yellow Catalin Barrel Clock
Stunning Art Deco Catalin New Haven desk clock from the 1930's. Small barrel shaped laminated Catalin marbleized in a bright red and butterscotch. Clock case has no cracks, burns, or repairs and is currently working. Clock face with its great Art Deco numerals and design is original and in good condition. Brass bezel surround and ball feet, have only a small amount of corrosion that can be polished and is consistent with age. Measures approximately: 2.5" round by 2" deep. There is no guarantee of accuracy with it keeping time. 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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Catalin Art Deco Lackner "Neon-Glo" Clock DULCY Marbleized Brown
Wonderful Swirled Brown Bakelite Cabinet in Working Condition
Lackner Neon-Glo Art Deco Dulcy Marbled Brown Catalin Bakelite clock made in the 30's and 40's in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is the only Catalin case clock which lites-up with a neon giving the dial a beautiful glow. This Lackner retains a beautiful natural gloss to the cabinet and is highly marbleized with tones of yellow + orange. Cabinet has no cracks, burns or repairs. It does have a couple of small chips caused by the shrinking of the Catalin cabinet around the metal back which is common for Lackner Bakelite body clocks. Clock is in working order, keeps accurate time and has the original movement, neon and transformer. Clock measures approximately: 6.5" wide by 6.75" high by 3" deep. There is no guarantee of accuracy with it keeping time. 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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Catalin Arvin 532 Radio in Maroon with Yellow Trim
Uniquely Designed Arvin Catalin Radio
Striking catalin Arvin Model 532 radio in Maroon with Yellow trim from 1940. This radio with the dial on the left side with its chunky 'tractor wheel' knobs makes for unique design features not found on other catalin radios of the time. This Art Deco radio features a yellow catalin 'waterfall' speaker insert grill + knobs. The glossy maroon catalin cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The yellow catalin trim is complete and factory original to the radio. Trim has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The beautiful graphic dial is bright and in great condition. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. Radio measures approximately 8.5" wide x 6" high x 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.
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Catalin AVON LUX Clock in Marbleized Orchid and Jet Black - Rare
Rare laminated LUX AVON Catalin Bakelite desk clock from the 1930's. This keyhole shaped catalin clock is beautiful with its marbleized orchid case with laminated jet black front and back panels. These design elements really make for great + unique clock. Rarely does this style bakelite clock show up to market. Clock case has no cracks, chips or repairs. Gold clock face and surround is original and in good condition. Measures approximately: 4.5" tall by 4" wide by 2" 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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Catalin Bakelite "Cigarette" Box in Bright Red
One of the Top 5 Catalin Cigarette Boxes to Find - Carved Cigarette Handle
Stunning Catalin Bakelite "Cigarette" Box in marbleized Bright Red with Carved Cigarette. This box with it's figural hand carved Catalin cigarette on the lid is one of the rarest boxes to find. This box is one of only a few boxes featured in both the "The Bakelite Jewelry Book" by Davidov + Dawes on page 65 and "The Bakelite Collection" by Matthew L. Burkholz. The bright red Catalin has a deep shine, rich color, glow and also has exceptionally striking yellow marbleizing taht only add to the beauty of this desirable box. This box is in original, untouched perfect condition, and is just a stunning example of this style. Box measures approximetely: 3 5/8" high by 3" wide.