General Electric Radio
Bridgeport, Connecticut
General Electric Co. only manufactured two Catalin radio models the early 1940s. The series L-570 which was available in 6 color combinations, which, had different model numbers based on color starting wth the L-570. Model L-622 "Jewel Box" Catalin model was available only in translucent tortoise with yellow knobs. This radio with it's hinged lid resembles a jewelery box.
** We are always looking to buy General Electric G.E. Catalin Radios as well as other Catalin, Plaskon + Bakelite radios by any manufacturer. Please contact us if you are looking to sell a radio. Calls are always welcome: 305.778.2182 **
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Translucent Tortoise with Maroon General Electric L-573 Catalin Radio
Great Translucent General Electric Catalin Radio
Beautiful General Electric L-573 Catalin radio in translucent marbleized reddish-tortoise with maroon trim. The L-570 series made in 1941 is one of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the insert louvered grill and semi-circle handle. The catalin has a deep shine + gloss, rich color, glow, exceptionally striking translucency and luminosity. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. The plum/maroon catalin trim is original to the radio and is also perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. Radio retains the original bottom paper label and back panel. Dial plastic and decal are correct replacements. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 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.
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General Electric L-570 Catalin Radio in Yellow with Maroon
Great Striking Color Combo
Beautiful General Electric L-570 Catalin radio in butterscotch with maroon trim. The L-570 series made in 1941 is one of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the insert louvered grill and semi-circle handle. The catalin has a deep shine + gloss, rich color, glow, and luminosity. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. The plum/maroon catalin trim is original to the radio and is also perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. Radio retains the original bottom paper label and back panel. Dial plastic and decal are correct replacements. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 6" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete; cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.
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General Electric L-570 Catalin Radio in Alabaster with Maroon
Great Striking Color Combo
General Electric L-570 Catalin radio in alabaster with maroon trim. The L-570 series made in 1941 is one of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the insert louvered grill and semi-circle handle. The catalin has a deep shine + gloss, rich color, glow, and luminosity. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. Radio has been cut/polished back to its factory original alabaster color. The plum/maroon catalin trim is original to the radio and is also perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. Radio retains the original bottom paper label and back panel. Dial plastic and decal are correct replacements. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 6" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete; cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.
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General Electric L-572 Catalin Radio in Maroon + Butterscotch
Great Striking Color Combo
General Electric L-572 Catalin radio in maroon with butterscotch trim. The L-570 series made in 1941 is one of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the insert louvered grill and semi-circle handle. The catalin has a deep shine + gloss, rich color, glow, and luminosity. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet. The butterscotch catalin trim is original to the radio and is also perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. Radio retains the original bottom paper label and back panel. Dial plastic and decal are correct replacements. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 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.
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Catalin 'Jewel Box' General Electric Radio L622 Translucent Tortoise Catalin
Beautiful Translucent General Electric Catalin Radio
Beautiful General Electric L-622 catalin 'Jewel Box' radio in a beautiful translucent marbleized reddish tortoise. The design of this radio is unique as no other catalin radio is designed to look like a Jewelry Box. The L-622 series is one of only two catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric and made in the early 1940s. The Catalin has a deep shine + original factory gloss, rich color, glow, exceptionally striking translucency and luminosity. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio retains the original often missing embossed General Electric tag on the face of radio in good condition. Butterscotch knobs are original to the radio. The gold textured grill cloth and the metal dial escutcheons all in great original condition. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 6" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete; plug is missing. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.
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General Electric L-571 Catalin Radio in Yellow with Blue Trim - Rare
Rarest Color Combo GE L-570 Series - Yellow/Blue
Rare General Electric yellow with marbleized blue trim L-571 Catalin Radio. This blue trim example is one of only a handful know to exist, it is extremely rare. The blue trim has taken on a rich greenish-blue patina and is heavily marbleized, translucent and great looking. This model GE is one of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric and made in 1941. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the louvered grill, semi-circle handle and fluted knobs. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. The marbleized blue catalin trim is original to the radio and is also perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. Radio retains the original bottom paper label and back panel. Dial plastic and water-slide decal are correct replacements. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 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.
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General Electric L-570 Catalin Radio in Butterscotch with Maroon
Great Striking Color Combo
General Electric L-570 Catalin radio in butterscotch with maroon trim. The L-570 series made in 1941 is one of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the insert louvered grill and semi-circle handle. The catalin has a deep shine + gloss, rich color, glow, and luminosity. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. The light plum/maroon catalin trim is original to the radio and is also perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. Radio retains the original bottom paper label and back panel. Dial plastic and decal are correct replacements. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 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.
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General Electric Radio L622 Catalin 'Jewel Box' Translucent Tortoise Catalin
Beautiful Translucent General Electric Catalin Radio
General Electric L-622 catalin 'Jewel Box' radio in a beautiful translucent marbleized reddish tortoise. The design of this radio is unique as no other catalin radio is designed to look like a Jewelry Box. The L-622 series is one of only two catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric and made in the early 1940s. The Catalin has a deep shine + original factory gloss, rich color, glow, exceptionally striking translucency and luminosity. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection.This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to cabinet or knobs. Radio retains the original often missing embossed metal General Electric tag on the face of radio in good condition with only a small amount of wear. Butterscotch knobs are original to the radio. The gold textured grill cloth and the metal dial escutcheons all in great original condition.Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 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.
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General Electric L-574 Catalin Radio in Black + Yellow
Great Striking Color Contrast
Beautiful Deco 1941 General Electric marbled green/black with light yellow trim L-574 Catalin Radio. One of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric and made in 1941. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the louvered grill and semi-circle handle. The yellow marbleized black/dark green catalin cabinet with contrasting yellow trim makes for a striking color combo. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. The light yellow catalin trim is original to the radio and is also perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. The catalin trim has taken on a beautiful and light yellow patina after having been polished back to the original alabaster color about 4 years ago. Radio retains the original bottom paper label and back panel. Dial plastic is a correct replacement. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 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.
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RARE - General Electric L-571 Catalin Radio in Yellow with Blue Trim
Rarest Color Combo GE L-570 Series - Yellow/Blue
Rare + Beautiful Art Deco 1941 General Electric light yellow with marbleized blue trim L-571 Catalin Radio. This blue trim example is one of only a handful know to exist, it is extremely rare. The blue trim is heavily marbleized, translucent and awesome looking. The light/medium yellow cabinet has faint clear and lighter yellow marbleizing that add depth. This model GE is one of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric and made in 1941. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the louvered grill, semi-circle handle and fluted knobs. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. The marbleized blue catalin trim is original to the radio and is also perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. The Catalin cabinet has taken on a beautiful and light/medium yellow patina after having been polished back to the original alabaster color about 4 years ago. Radio retains the original bottom paper label and back panel. Dial plastic is a correct replacement. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 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.
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General Electric L-573 Catalin Radio in Translucent Tortoise with Maroon
Great Translucent General Electric Catalin Radio
General Electric L-573 Catalin radio in translucent marbleized reddish-tortoise with maroon trim. The L-570 series made in 1941 is one of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the insert louvered grill and semi-circle handle. The catalin has a deep shine + gloss, rich color, glow, exceptionally striking translucency and luminosity. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This beautiful set is in in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to cabinet or original maroon trim. Radio retains the original bright painted dial, bottom paper label and back panel. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 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.
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Catalin General Electric L-570 Art Deco Radio in Black + Yellow
Great contrast of color on this wonderful design
Beautiful Art Deco 1941 General Electric marbled green/black with butterscotch trim L-570 Catalin Radio. One of only two Catalin radios ever manufactured by General Electric and made in 1941. The design of this radio while boxy has numerous Art Deco elements such as the louvered grill and semi-circle handle. The Catalin has a deep shine and original factory gloss, rich color, glow and also has exceptionally striking yellow marbleizing. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. Radio is all original including the dial plastic, painted dial, bottom paper label and back panel. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures: 9.5" wide x 6.25" high x 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.
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