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FADA 5F60 Catalin Radio Yellow with Blue Grill
Beautiful Early Art Deco FADA 5F60 or 'Baby Fada' Catalin Radio
Deco early Fada 5F60 Catalin radio in faintly marbleized yellow with a beautifully marbleized blue insert grill. This prewar 1936/37 is one of the earliest catalin radio models made and has a simple and distinct cabinet design. This yellow + blue example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. The blue grill which has taken on a rich blueish-green patina has great yellow marbleizing that gives it depth. This model has come to be known to collectors as the 'Baby Fada' because of its small size. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the blue trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. Catalin cabinet, insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Clear dial plastic cover is a replacement. Water-slide decal is original to the radio. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 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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FADA 5F60 Catalin Radio Yellow with Blue Insert Grill
Beautiful Early Art Deco FADA 5F60 or 'Baby Fada' Catalin Radio
Fada 5F60 Catalin radio in faintly marbleized yellow with a highly marbleized blue insert grill. This rare prewar 1936/37 is one of the earliest catalin radio models made and has a simple and distinct cabinet design. This yellow + blue example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. The blue grill which has taken on a rich blueish-green patina has intense yellow marbleizing that gives it depth. This model has come to be known to collectors as the 'Baby Fada' because of its small size. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the blue trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. Catalin cabinet, insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Clear dial plastic cover is a replacement. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 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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FADA 5F60 Catalin Radio Yellow with Green Grill
Beautiful Early Art Deco FADA 5F60 or 'Baby Fada' Catalin Radio
Stunning Fada 5F60 Catalin radio in faintly marbleized yellow with a bright green insert grill. This rare prewar 1936/37 is one of the earliest catalin radio models made and has a simple and distinct cabinet design. This yellow + green example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. This is a striking color combination for this radio. This model has come to be known to collectors as the 'Baby Fada' because of its small size. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the green trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. Catalin cabinet, insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. 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 is a great example of an all-original early FADA. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 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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FADA 5F60 Catalin Radio Yellow with Green Insert Grill
Beautiful Early Art Deco FADA 5F60 or 'Baby Fada' Catalin Radio
Fada 5F60 Catalin radio in faintly marbleized yellow with a bright green insert grill. This rare prewar 1936/37 is one of the earliest catalin radio models made and has a simple and distinct cabinet design. This yellow + green example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. This is a striking radio color combination. This model has come to be known to collectors as the 'Baby Fada' because of its small size. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the green trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. Catalin cabinet, insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no cracks, chips or repairs. Cabinet has a mild tube burn on the left side as seen in photo. Clear dial plastic cover is a replacement. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 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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FADA 5F60 Catalin Radio Yellow with Red Insert Grill
Beautiful Early Art Deco FADA 5F60 or 'Baby Fada' Catalin Radio
Fada 5F60 Catalin radio in yellow with a bright red marbleized insert grill. This rare prewar 1936/37 is one of the earliest catalin radio models made and has a simple and distinct cabinet design. This yellow + red example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. This is a striking radio color combination. This model has come to be known to collectors as the 'Baby Fada' because of its small size.The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the red trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. Catalin cabinet, insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no cracks, chips or repairs. Cabinet has a mild tube burn as seen in photo. Clear dial plastic cover is a replacement. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA.The radio measures 7.75" wide by 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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FADA 5F60 Catalin Radio Yellow with Translucent Marbleized Onyx Green
Beautiful Early FADA 5F60 or 'Baby Fada' Catalin Radio
Beautiful prewar Fada model 5F60-AU Catalin radio in yellow with a translucent onyx green marbleized insert grill. This is one of the earliest Catalin radio models made 1936/37 which has a simple and distinct cabinet design. This yellow + onyx example is in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Onyx grill has beautiful yellow with clear marbleizing and a beautiful transparency to it that gives it depth. This model has come to be known to collectors as the 'Baby Fada' because of its small size. The AU designation at the end of the model # is the color code for Alabaster + Onyx per FADA catalogs of the era. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the onyx green trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. Catalin cabinet, insert grill and fluted knobs are original and have no cracks, chips or repairs. Cabinet has a mild tube burn and a small scuff on the left front edge as seen in the photos. Clear dial plastic cover and Fada decal are correct replacements. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 5" high by 4.75" 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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FADA 652 "Temple" Catalin Radio in Blue + Butterscotch w/ Great Marbling
Stunning + Rare Example of a Blue Highly Swirled FADA Catalin 652 Temple
FADA 652 "Temple" Catalin radio in stunning blue + butterscotch with incredible marbleizing. The green patina this radio has taken on is beautiful - radio has only been lightly polished to a high gloss. The green(blue) colored cabinet has veins of yellow with tones of blue running through it that makes this an incredible example. The model 652 was part of the 1940-1942 radio lineup. This rare Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, nicks, repairs, or tube burns. Radio has original butterscotch trim, gold fabric grill cloth, bottom foil label and back panel. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one that is often damaged on this model. This is truly an incredible radio that would make a great addition to any collection. Radio measures approximately: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use.
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Fada 652 'Temple' Catalin Radio in Onyx Green with Yellow Trim
Perfect 2-Tone FADA 652 Catalin Radio
FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in a beautiful onyx green with yellow trim. The warm onyx green patina on the cabinet has brown, orange and yellow marbleizing and a beautiful transparency/depth. The butterscotch trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA 652 'Temple'. Radio model was part of the 1940-1942 FADA radio lineup. This stunning Catalin radio has no cracks, chips, nicks, repairs, or tube burns and has an incredible gloss to it. Radio has original trim, gold fabric grill cloth, and back panel. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one that is often is damaged on this model. Radio measures approximately: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use
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FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin Radio Onyx + Yellow with Rare Insert Grill
Original Perfect Insert Grille 2-Tone FADA 652 Catalin Radio
Rarely seen Insert Grill model FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in a beautiful Onyx/Pea-Green and Butterscotch Catalin - beautiful + all-original Art Deco radio. Radio model was part of the 1940-1942 FADA radio lineup.The onyx catalin cabinet is highlighted by beautiful yellow and orange marbleizing. The butterscotch grille, knobs and dial bezel adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Temple model. This onyx/pea-green and yellow FADA 652 is in wonderful condition with no cracks, chips, repairs or tube burns. The butterscotch catalin louvered insert grill, dial surround and fluted knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition with no cracks, stress lines, chips, breaks, burns or repairs. Radio cabinet was cut/polished back to the original onyx and looks great with strong color. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one, which often is damaged on this model. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel. 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: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use
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FADA 652 659 252 "Temple" Catalin Radio Yellow Bezel - Original Part
Original FADA 652 "Temple" Catalin radio bezel/dial surround in butterscotch. Bezel is in perfect condition with no cracks or chips. This will fit the model # 652, 252 or 659. This bezel has not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or damaged bezel with an original one.
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FADA 652 Catalin Radio Blue + Yellow Insert Grill 'Temple' - Rare
Beautiful Original Insert Grille 2-Tone FADA 652 Catalin Radio
Rare Insert Grill FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in a beautiful stunning blue + butterscotch with incredible marbleizing. The insert grill models rarely show up and are even harder to find in blue...the best color. The green patina this radio has taken on is beautiful - radio has only been lightly polished to a high gloss. The green(blue) colored cabinet has veins of yellow with tones of blue running through it that makes this an incredible example. The yellow grille, knobs and dial bezel adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Temple model. The model 652 was part of the 1940-1942 radio lineup. This rare blue and yellow FADA 652 is in wonderful condition with no chips, repairs or tube burns. Cabinet does have three very small tight hairlines coming off the corners of the insert grill opening, this is a common occurrence on the rarer insert grill models (difficult to photograph and see in person and when displayed). The original yellow catalin louvered insert grill has one small hairline that is only visible when radio is tilted back; see last photo. Yellow dial surround and gum-drop knobs are original and in perfect condition with no cracks, chips or repairs. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one, which often is damaged on this model. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has some scratches consistent with light use.This is truly an incredibly rare original radio that would make a great addition to any collection. Radio measures approximately: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use.
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FADA 652 Catalin Radio Maroon + Yellow Insert Grill 'Temple' - Rare
Perfect Original Insert Grille 2-Tone FADA 652 Catalin Radio
Uncommon Insert Grill FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in a beautiful Plum/Maroon and Butterscotch Catalin - beautiful + all-original Art Deco radio. Radio model was part of the 1940-1942 FADA radio lineup. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, and the butterscotch trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Temple model. This maroon and yellow FADA 652 has no cracks, chips, nicks, repairs or tube burns. The butterscotch catalin louvered insert grill, dial surround and fluted knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition with no cracks, stress lines, chips, breaks, burns or repairs. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one, which often is damaged on this model. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel. 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: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use
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FADA 652 Catalin Radio Maroon and Yellow 'Temple'
Perfect 2-Tone FADA 652 Catalin Radio
FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in a beautiful Plum/Maroon and Butterscotch Catalin - beautiful + original Art Deco radio. Radio model was part of the 1940-1942 FADA radio lineup. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, and the butterscotch trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Temple model. This maroon and yellow FADA 652 has no cracks, chips, nicks, repairs or tube burns. The butterscotch catalin dial surround and fluted knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition with no cracks, stress lines, chips, breaks, burns or repairs. The grill cloth is a period correct replacement. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one, which often is damaged on this model. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel in great condition. 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: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use
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FADA 652 Catalin Radio Onyx + Yellow Insert Grill 'Temple' - Rare
Original Insert Grille 2-Tone FADA 652 Catalin Radio
Uncommon Insert Grill FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in a beautiful Onyx/Pea-Green and Butterscotch Catalin - beautiful + all-original Art Deco radio. Radio model was part of the 1940-1942 FADA radio lineup.The onyx catalin cabinet is highlighted by beautiful yellow and orange marbleizing. The butterscotch grille, knobs and dial bezel adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Temple model. This onyx/pea-green and yellow FADA 652 is in wonderful condition with no chips, repairs or tube burns. Cabinet does have one very small hairline coming off the bottom right corner of the insert grill opening, this is a common occurrence on the rarer insert grill models. The butterscotch catalin louvered insert grill, dial surround and fluted knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition with no cracks, stress lines, chips, breaks, burns or repairs. Radio cabinet was cut/polished back to the original onyx a few years ago and has taken on a beautiful warm onyx patina. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one, which often is damaged on this model. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel. 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: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use
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FADA 652 Open-Face 'Temple' Radio in Blue - Intense Marbling
Seldom Seen Open-Face Fada 652
Stunning FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in incredibly marbleized lapis-lazuli blue with yellow trim. The bright blue cabinet has veins of white with tones of blue and clear running through it that makes this an incredible example. The seldom seen open-face model was part of the 1940-1942 model 652 radio lineup. The original yellow trim adds contrast and style to this example of a FADA Temple model. The glossy Catalin cabinet is perfect with no cracks, chips or repairs and has beautiful intense marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. Radio has been cut/polished back to its factory original blue color. The yellow catalin dial surround and fluted knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition. Radio retains its original gold fabric grill cloth with some signs of age as expected, and the cardboard back panel. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one that is often is damaged on this model. 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: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use
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Fada 652 Temple Catalin Radio in Highly Swirled Lapis Lazuli - Rare
Stunning + Rare Example of a Blue Highly Swirled FADA Catalin 652 Temple
Striking FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in incredibly marbleized lapis-lazuli blue with yellow trim. The bright blue cabinet has veins of white with tones of blue and clear running through it that makes this an incredible example. This rarely seen blue example was part of the 1940-1942 model 652 radio lineup. The original yellow trim adds contrast and style to this example of a FADA Temple model. The glossy Catalin cabinet is perfect with no cracks, chips or repairs and has beautiful intense marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. Radio has been cut/polished back to its factory original blue color. The yellow catalin dial surround and fluted knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition. Radio retains its original gold fabric grill cloth with mild signs of age as expected, and the cardboard back panel. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one that is often is damaged on this model. 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: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use.
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Fada 652 Temple Lapis-Lazuli Blue Catalin Radio - Great Swirls
Rare FADA 652 'Temple' Catalin radio in incredibly marbleized lapis-lazuli blue with yellow trim. The bright blue cabinet has veins of white with tones of blue and clear running through it that makes this an incredible example. This rarely seen blue example was part of the 1940-1942 model 652 radio lineup. The original yellow trim adds contrast and style to this example of a FADA Temple model. The glossy Catalin cabinet is perfect with no cracks, chips or repairs and has beautiful intense marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. Radio has been cut/polished back to its factory original blue color. The yellow catalin dial surround and fluted knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition. Radio retains its original gold fabric grill cloth with mild signs of age as expected, and the cardboard back panel. Reverse painted dial glass is an exact replacement for the original one that is often is damaged on this model. 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: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use.
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FADA 659 "Temple" Catalin Radio Dial Glass - Repro Part
Reproduction FADA 659 "Temple" Catalin shortwave radio dial glass. Dial glass this is not made using metallic paint like original - it is reverse printed on glass using a laserjet. Looks great once installed in a radio. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a damaged dial glass.
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FADA 659 'Temple' Catalin Radio in Lapis-Lazuli Blue Swirl and Yellow
Stunning + Rare Example of a Blue Highly Swirled FADA Catalin 659 Temple
Rare FADA 656 Shortwave 'Temple' Catalin radio in incredibly marbleized lapis-lazuli blue with yellow trim. The bright blue cabinet has veins of white with tones of blue and clear running through it that makes this an incredible example. This rarely seen blue example was part of the 1940-1942 radio lineup. The original yellow trim adds contrast and style to this example of a FADA Temple model. The shortwave model differs from the Fada 652 Temple in a couple ways; chassis has lever on the rear of the to change the bands, red/gold glass dial face shows shortwave/broadcast bands. It is not often you see a Fada 659 Temple. The glossy Catalin cabinet is perfect with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs and has beautiful intense marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. Radio has been cut/polished back to its factory original blue color with a great glossy finish. The yellow catalin dial surround and fluted knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition. Radio retains its original gold grill cloth with mild signs of age as expected, and the cardboard back panel. The graphic reverse painted Shortwave 659 dial glass is original and in great condition. 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: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use.
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FADA 659 Insert Grille 'Temple' Catalin Radio Onyx Green + Yellow
Original Insert Grille Two-Tone FADA 652 Catalin Radio
Rarely found Insert Grille model FADA 659 Shortwave 'Temple' Catalin radio in a beautiful Onyx/Pea-Green and Yellow Catalin. Radio model was part of the 1940-1942 FADA radio lineup. The onyx green catalin cabinet is highlighted by yellow and orange marbleizing. The yellow grille, large gumdrop knobs and dial surround add contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Temple model. The shortwave model differs from the Fada 652 Temple in a few ways; chassis has lever on the rear of the to change the bands, glass dial face shows shortwave/broadcast bands and the knobs are the larger 'gumdrop' style. It is not often you see a Fada 659 Temple. This onyx/pea-green and yellow FADA 659 is in wonderful condition with no chips, repairs or tube burns. Cabinet does have one very small hairline coming off the bottom right corner of the insert grill opening, this is a common occurrence on the rarer insert grill models. The butterscotch catalin louvered insert grills has 2 small hairlines as can be seen; also a common issue with the insert model. Dial surround and large gumdrop knobs are original to this radio and in perfect condition The graphic reverse painted Shortwave 659 dial glass is original and in great condition. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel. 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: 10.85" wide by 6.75" high by 5.75" 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 prior to use.