Tom Thumb 'Deco' Catalin Radio in Azure Blue - Exceedingly Rare

Rarely Seen Art Deco Design Azure Blue Catalin Radio

Ref: RA392

Azure Blue Deco Tom Thumb Catalin radio made in the late 1930s by the Automatic Radio Mfg. Co.  This original marbleized Azure Blue color on this radio is breathtaking and is exceedingly rare. 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 azure blue example is all original + in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish.

Catalin cabinet has no cracks, chips, or repairs. Radio has the common tube burn found on Tom Thumbs due to small size of the radio. The original catalin knobs have great marbleizing. Radio retains the baby blue painted stripes that wrap around the cabinet. Radio has the original gold grill cloth in beautiful condition. 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.