Climax Ruby 'Tear-drop' Radio - Rare Deco Beauty

Stunning Tear-Drop Climax Radio

Ref: RA814

The Climax 'Ruby Tear-drop' model 35 radio is an Art Deco rarity made by the Climax Radio & Television Co out of Chicago, Illinois in 1937. This truly is a spectacular Art Deco streamlined designed radio example that is seldom found especially with the tuning-eye.  The graceful yet dynamic styling of this 'tear-drop' cabinet makes a strong Art Deco statement not seen in too many radios of the time period.  The beautiful striped walnut veneers accentuate the graceful streamlining of the radio that is also highlighted by a black painted base, brass escutcheons and tuning eye.  Climax Radio definitely produced some great Art Deco radios while they were in business.

The radios’ cabinet has a beautiful older restoration that really makes the veneers really stand out on the polished black base. The brown Bakelite knobs, grill cloth, escutcheons and wood back panel are original to the radio and are in great condition. Radio retains the original manufacturers sticker affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Dial face is an exact replacement. This striking Art Deco tube radio would make for a rare addition to a collection. 

An example of the Climax Teardrop version without the tuning eye is displayed at the MZTV Museum of Television in Ontario, Canada 

Radio measures approximately: 16" wide by 8 1/2" high by 6" 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.