Blue Plaskon + Beetle Plastic Detrola 219 'Super Pee-Wee' Radio

George W. Walker Designed Streamline Tube Radio Ref: RA1035

Ref: RA1036

This uncommon bright blue with beetle plastic Machine Age Bakelite Detrola 'Super Pee-Wee' model 219 midget tube radio is one in a series of popular designs that Detrola produced.  Even though the line of midget radios produced by Detrola was popular in its time and was offered in many color combinations, it has become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile cases. This example is made of bright blue Plaskon Bakelite with a highly marbleized beetle plastic grill and blue tenite knobs. This cabinet’s design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling.  It has great rounded edges and applied Bakelite "wrap around" grill that travels around the radio.

George W. Walker designed this cabinet for Detrola in 1938. Walker also designed automobiles for the Ford Motor Co., and numerous other products for companies including Admiral Radios, and Willys Trucks.

Radio is in great original condition and has a beautiful luster to the cabinet and trim. Cabinet + trim are free of any cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs; however it does have one small hairline on the front bottom edge that is not noticeable. Radio still has the blue SW/BC band control knob and the original black pressed cardboard back in good condition. Dial knob has the usual slight warp and wear. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This is a great example of a seldom seen Super Pee-Wee.

This small radio measures approximately: 8" wide by 5" high by 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.