Addison 2 Waterfall Bakelite Radio in Swirled Navy Blue + Ivory

Beautifully Marbleized 1940's Art Deco Design

Ref: RA898

Beautifully swirled Addison A2 Radio in Marbleized Dark Navy Blue bakelite with Ivory plaskon trim made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. The unique styling, bold use of color, and intense marbleizing 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. If you are looking for a great addition to your collection, please consider this striking radio.

This particular example is a stunning radio in excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet. The creamy white Plaskon trim is complete and factory original to the radio and also has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original matching marbleized knobs are also perfect. Retains manufactures' label affixed to bottom of cabinet along with an old radio shop's label. The chassis is complete and has its original color coordinated dial scale. Clear dial plastic cover is a correct replacement.  This model was never meant to have a back panel, as the screw holes were never drilled at the factory. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use.

Radio measures approximately 10.25" wide x 6" high x 5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis is complete appears to have been gone over. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.