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GAROD 1450 Catalin 'Peak-Top' Radio in Yellow + Raspberry
Seldom seen 1940 GAROD Model in a Great Color Combination
Garod 1450 'Peak-Top' Catalin radio in a with yellow with bright raspberry trim. The Catalin cabinet has a deep shine that makes its rich color glow and shows off the exceptionally striking raspberry catalin trim. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Garod model. This model radio is seldom seen in colors other than all butterscotch and in this fine of a condition. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the catalin cabinet or trim. The flutted knobs, grill and handle are original to the radio and also free of any defects. The radio retains its original textured gold grill cloth with normal signs of age and wear. Cabinet retains the original manufactures paper label is still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Water-slide decal + dial plastic are correct replacements. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. This stately radio measures approximately: 10.5" Wide by 8" High by 5.85" 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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Garod 1450 Catalin 'Peak-Top' Radio in Yellow + Red
1940 Garod Model in Beautiul Color Combination
Seldom seen Garod 1450 'Peak-Top' Catalin radio in light yellow with bright red marbleized trim. This original radio and is just a stunning example of this Garod model. The light yellow cabinet is set off by the contrasting marbleized red Catalin trim. This model radio is seldom seen in colors other than all butterscotch and in this fine of a condition. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, tube burns or repairs to the catalin cabinet or trim. Radio Cabinet has on the inside bottom rear left back rail (back panel retaining hole) a small chip that can not be seen when displayed; included but not shown is a replacement back panel. Knobs have been machined from original catalin to the exact specs as original. The radio retains its original textured gold grill cloth which has no tears with only a small amount of staining. Water-slide decal + dial plastic are correct replacements.The Catalin cabinet has taken on a beautiful and even light yellow patina after having been cut/polished back to the original alabaster color years ago. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. This stately radio measures approximately: 10.5" Wide by 8" High by 5.85" 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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Garod 1450 Radio Catalin 'Peak-Top' in Blue + Yellow
1940 Garod Model in Beautiul Color Combination
Beautiful Garod 1450 'Peak-Top' catalin radio in marbleized blue with yellow trim. The beautifully marbleized catalin cabinet has a deep shine that makes its rich color glow and shows off the marbleized yellow catalin trim. This radio is an original stunning example of this Garod model. This model radio is seldom seen in colors other than all butterscotch and in this fine of a condition. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the catalin cabinet. The cylindrical shaped knobs, grill trim and handle are original to the radio and also free of any defects. The radio retains its original textured gold grill cloth which has no tears or stains. Cabinet retains the original manufactures paper label still affixed to the bottom of cabinet and water-slide decal affixed to front of cabinet. Dial plastic is a correct replacement. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. This stately radio measures approximately: 10.5" Wide by 8" High by 5.85" 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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Garod 1450 Radio Catalin 'Peak-Top' in Butterscotch + Blue
1940 Garod Model in Beautiul Color Combination
Beautiful Garod 1450 'Peak-Top' catalin radio in butterscotch with marbleized lapis-lazuli blue trim. The catalin cabinet has a deep shine that makes its rich color glow and shows off the exceptionally striking marbleized blue Catalin trim. This radio is an original stunning example of this Garod model. This model radio is seldom seen in colors other than all butterscotch and in this fine of a condition. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the catalin cabinet or trim. The original blue trim has been hand cut and polished and looks amazing.The cylindrical shaped knobs, grill and handle are original to the radio and also free of any defects. The radio retains its original textured gold grill cloth which has no tears or stains. Cabinet retains the original manufactures paper label still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Water-slide decal + dial plastic are correct replacements. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. This stately radio measures approximately: 10.5" Wide by 8" High by 5.85" 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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Garod 1B55L 'Drop-Handle' Radio in All-Yellow Catalin
Scarce Perfect Garod Drop-Handle
Rare + unusual Garod 1B55L 'Drop-Handle' Catalin radio in all yellow. This model radio has an attractive + unique feature, the flush-to-the-top hideaway drop-handle. This design feature is not found on any other radio of the time. The radio is just a stunning example of this rare Garod radio model. This model radio is seldom seen in any color and in this fine of a condition. This radio's beautiful Catalin cabinet is in original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. The radio retains its original matching yellow catalin knobs, grill + drop-handle all in perfect condition. Deco dial is bright with only small signs of age. The radio retains its original textured gold grill cloth. Cabinet retains the original manufactures paper label still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Water-slide decal + dial plastic are correct replacements. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. This radio measures approximately: 11" Wide by 6.5" 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.
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Garod 1B55L 'Drop-Handle' Radio in Merlot + Yellow Catalin
Scarce Perfect Garod Drop-Handle
Seldom seen Garod 1B55L 'Drop-Handle' Catalin radio in a beautiful merlot with yellow. This model radio has an attractive + unique feature, the flush-to-the-top hideaway drop-handle. This design feature is not found on any other radio of the time. The radio is just a stunning example of this rare Garod radio model. This model radio is seldom seen in any color and in this fine of a condition. This radio's beautiful bright plum Catalin cabinet is in original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. The radio retains its original matching yellow catalin knobs, grill + drop-handle all in perfect condition. Deco dial is bright with only small signs of age. The radio retains its original textured gold grill cloth. Cabinet retains the original manufactures paper label still affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Water-slide decal + dial plastic are correct replacements. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. This radio measures approximately: 11" Wide by 6.5" 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.
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Garod 6AU1 'Commander' Radio in Yellow with Red Catalin
Beautiful Yellow and Bright Red Garod Wrap-Around Grille
Beautiful Yellow + Bright Red Catalin Garod model 6AU-1 'Commander' made by the Garod Radio Corporation in 1945. This sleek Art Deco catalin radio has a streamlined design emphasized with the less often seen wrap-around grille. The bright red color is brought out even more with its contrasting yellow cabinet. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Catalin Garod model. The cabinet + trim have no cracks, burn marks, repairs, or chips and all trim pieces are original to the radio. This set retains its original cardboard back which is in great condition and manufacturers stickers affixed to the bottom of cabinet. This is an exceptional and beautiful tube radio that looks like it has been well cared for showing small light scratches consistent with light use. It would make a great addition to any Radio or Art Deco Collection. Radio measures approximately: 11" Wide x 6.5" 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 prior to use.
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Garod Commander 6AU-1 Catalin Radio in Marbleized Red with Yellow
Beautiful Highly Marbleized Bright Red Garod Wrap-Around Grille
Striking Bright Red + Yellow Catalin Garod model 6AU-1 'Commander- made by the Garod Radio Corporation in 1945. This sleek Art Deco catalin radio has a streamlined design emphasized with the less often seen wrap-around grille. The bright red cabinet with it's intense marbleizing adds to the display quality of this radio. This is one of the most marbleized red Garod Commanders that I have owned. The bright red color is brought out even more with its contrasting yellow trim. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Catalin Garod model. The cabinet + trim have no cracks, burn marks, repairs, or chips and all trim pieces are original to the radio. This set retains its original cardboard back which is in great condition and manufacturers stickers affixed to the bottom of cabinet. This is an exceptional and rare tube radio that looks like it has been well cared for showing small light scratches consistent with light use. It would make a great addition to any Radio or Art Deco Collection. Radio measures approximately: 11" Wide x 6.5" 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 prior to use.
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Garod Commander Catalin Radio in Bright Watermelon Red with Butterscotch
Beautiful Bright Red Garod Wrap-Around Grille
Great Bright Watermelon Red + Butterscotch Catalin Garod model 6AU-1 'Commander' made by the Garod Radio Corporation in 1945. This sleek Art Deco catalin radio has a streamlined design emphasized with the less often seen wrap-around grille. The bright red color is brought out even more with its contrasting yellow trim. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Catalin Garod model. The cabinet is free of chips, tube burns and repairs; however it does have one tight hairline located by the bottom rear screw hole that cannot be seen when displayed. The butterscotch trim has no cracks, burn marks, repairs, or chips and all trim pieces are original to the radio. This set retains its original cardboard back which is in great condition and part of manufacturers sticker affixed to the bottom of cabinet. This is a stunning example of a red Garod catalin tube radio that looks like it has been well cared for showing small light scratches consistent with light use. It would make a great addition to any Radio or Art Deco Collection. Radio measures approximately: 11" Wide x 6.5" 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 prior to use.
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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-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 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-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-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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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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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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General Electric L-574 Catalin Radio in Dark Green + Yellow
Great Striking Color Contrast
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 + gloss, rich color, glow, exceptionally striking swirls 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 yellow 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 Television 591 Radio Catalin in Turquoise - Rare
Highly Marbliezed Catalin General Television Radio
Rare Turquoise Catalin General Television radio 591, with beautiful contrasting ivory handle, grill, knobs, and dial trim. Made by General Television Radio Corp of Chicago, Illinois, model 591 is the only Catalin model made by the company. The cabinet on the Catalin GTV has great turquoise, white + clear swirls that add depth to the radio. The gold face features a stunning textured deco sunburst pattern, with a red Saturn shaped station indicator, beneath which "General Television" appears. This is the rarest of the 3-catalin colors made of this great Art Deco radio and is seldom seen. This original radio has beautiful gloss and is just a superb example of this General Television radio. Radio has been hand cut/polished back to the original turquoise factory color - this is as intense as they get color wise when original. Cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips or repairs; however it does have mild discoloration/fading of the color on the top which is a common occurrence on this rare radio. Pastel colored radios had the tendency to get more harmed by UV rays then other colors. The ivory polystyrene trim is complete and original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. Radio has been hand cut/polished back to the original turquoise factory color. Cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, repairs. The ivory polystyrene trim is complete and original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The gold dial is original and in great condition. The dial plastic is also original and in great condition. Radio measures approximately: 8.75" Wide, 5.5" Deep, and 7" Tall to the top of the handle. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, original cord is cracked and should be replaced. 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 Television 5A5 Art Deco Radio in Black Bakelite + Red
Art Deco Design with Contrasting Red Trim
Striking General Television 5A5 model radio made of glossy jet black Bakelite, with beautifully contrasting red handle, grill, knobs, and dial face frame. Made in mid 1940's by General Television Radio. The gold face features deco numerals and pattern, with a red Saturn shaped station indicator, beneath which the stylized 'Continental' name appears. The radio is in original, untouched condition, with a beautiful natural gloss and is just a superb example of this GTV radio. The beautiful jet black Bakelite cabinet and red polystyrene trim is in great original condition. Cabinet + trim have no cracks, chips, or repairs. The red polystyrene grill, knobs + dial trim is complete and original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. \he beautiful embossed old gold dial is original and in good condition. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. This radio is as clean as one can be found and would truly make a great addition to any radio or deco collection. Radio measures approximately: 8.75" Wide, 5.5" Deep, and 7" Tall to the top of the handle. 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.