Namco 601 Catalin Radio in Butterscotch - Stunning Rarity

Rarely Seen Namco Catalin Radio

Ref: RA637

Rarely seen Namco model 601 Catalin Radio in marbleized butterscotch with original translucent ivory tenite knobs. Manufactured by N.M.Co. NYC, this mid to late 1930's is among the rarest of the catalin radios to be found. This relatively small catalin radio has unique design details such as deep horizontal grooves/louvers that travel around the entire radio and a carved curved handle. This radio is as close to perfect as one can be found as this model radio is often found heavily damaged due to the manufacturing process/grooves. This is one of the best examples with the least damage, also one of the best original and un-repaired example that I have seen in 30+yrs. No other radios compare in style to this model in design and very few catalin radio are as rare to find.

This radio's beautiful translucent marbleized yellow catalin cabinet is in original condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs; however it does have some small stress-lines and a mild tube discoloration as visible in the photos. The radio retains its original carved yellow handle and translucent ivory tenite knobs with no cracks, chips or repairs.  Radio retains the original manufactures sticker affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Fragile foil dial has a little damage on by the pointer. Dial plastic is a correct replacement. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set.

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This 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.

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