Sparton 558 "Sled" Radio Blue Mirror Teague Design - All-Original

Sparton 558 considered one of the Best Examples of Deco Streamline Design

Ref: RA705

Great original blue mirror Sparton '4-knob' 558 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company from Jackson, Michigan in 1937. The radio, known as the 'sled' or '4-knob' is a considered to be one of the best examples of Deco Streamline style. The radio features etched blue mirrors on the front, top and left side, with crystalline finish ebony lacquer finish and 5 chrome fins or speed-lines. The asymmetric, geometric shapes and accent designs are distinctively art deco in appearance. The mirrors were etched in such a way as to give the illusion of having multiple layers of glass.

Radio is in great all-original condition and is free of chips, or cracks to the all-original midnight blue mirrors. The original mirrors have minor wear consistent with age and use like they all have.......the original glass is beautiful and bright with only minor surface scratches consistent with age + use. The wood 'sled' base has original ebony lacquer in nice original condition with the crystalline finish still visible.The four knobs are original to the radio. Chrome fins have retain the original chrome in wonderful condition with only some small signs of age.

This is a prime example of a highly sought after Art Deco radio that is matched by no other manufacturer in its flair and presence.

Radio measures approximately: 18" wide by 8.75" high by 8" 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.