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Rare Wilcox-Gay Radio A51 'L'il Champ' in Oxblood Red
Great Scarce Small Deco Radio
Beautiful Oxblood Red Wilcox-Gay Radio model A51 'L'il Champ' Bakelite Plaskon. This incredible Art Deco 'midget' size radio is among the rarest of the bakelite plaskon radios produced. This 1938/1939 model is an incredibly well designed streamlined deco tube radio that is further enhanced by the contrasting ivory trim. Even though midget sized radios were popular in their time + offered in different color combinations, they have become hard to find in any combination due to their fragile cases. This scarce radio would make an incredible addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This all-original and rare little bakelite plaskon radio is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. Radio retains its original ivory colored knobs, celluloid dial, cardboard back, gold textured grill cloth are original to the radio + in great condition. This scarce radio is a super clean all-original example. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 4.5" high by 4.75" 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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Raymond Loewy Colonial "New World" Globe Radio Model 702
Striking and Unusual Plaskon Antique Tube Radio
Raymond Loewy designed Colonial "New World" Globe model 702 is a striking and unusual Plaskon tube radio. Patented in 1933 this radio is early and very different from other novelty radios of the time. Circling the globe at its equator is a metal ring. Above this, at the top, is a decorative brass finial showing the compass directions. The condition of this rare radio is as close to perfect as can be found very few have survived intact. The fragile Plaskon cabinet and base have no cracks, chips, cracks, tube burns, or repairs. The painted maps on the globe are all original and in great condition with only minimal fading/loss to the gold paint. The large, wheel-shaped plated knobs are original to the radio and in great condition. 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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RCA ‘Tulip Grill’ RC-350 Catalin Radio in Circassian Onyx Brown
Striking Circassian Onyx Brown RCA W-Grill Catalin Radio
Striking small highly marbled Circassian Onyx Brown RCA Catalin RC-350 Tulip-Grill Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in brass, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. This model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grill or Tulip" RCA model. The Circassian Onyx Brown catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of brown and yellow that add depth to the catalin cabinet. This one owner is an incredibly clean example and is among the most marbleized ones I have seen. Radio retains a beautiful gloss and is all-original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Brown Bakelite knobs are original to the radio and also free of defects. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth, cardboard back panel, water-slide decal and manufactures stickers affixed to both the inside + bottom of the cabinet. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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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RCA ‘Tulip Grille’ RC-350 Catalin Radio Marbleized Circassian Onyx
Beautiful Circassian Onyx Brown RCA W-Grill Catalin Radio
Stunning small highly marbled Circassian Onyx Brown RCA RC-350 Tulip-Grille Catalin Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in copper tone, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. This model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grille or Tulip Grille" RCA model. The Circassian Onyx Brown catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of brown and yellow that add depth to the catalin cabinet. This is an incredibly clean example and is among the most marbleized ones I have owned. Radio retains a beautiful gloss and is all-original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Brown Bakelite knobs are original to the radio and also free of defects. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth and manufactures stickers affixed to the inside of cabinet. Vertical copper colored vertical dial surround is bright and damage free. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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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RCA ‘Tulip Grille’ RC-350 Catalin Radio Swirled Circassian Onyx
Striking Circassian Onyx Brown RCA W-Grill Catalin Radio
Striking small highly marbled Circassian Onyx Brown RCA RC-350 Tulip-Grille Catalin Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in copper tone, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. This model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grille or Tulip Grille" RCA model. The Circassian Onyx Brown catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of brown and yellow that add depth to the catalin cabinet. This is an incredibly clean example and is among the most marbleized ones I have owned. Radio retains a beautiful gloss and is all-original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Brown Bakelite knobs are original to the radio and also free of defects. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth, cardboard back panel, water-slide decal and manufactures stickers affixed to the inside of cabinet. Vertical copper colored vertical dial surround is bright and damage free. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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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RCA 66X Catalin "Tuna Boat" Radio in a RARE Chocolate Brown Swirl
Rare Chocolate Brown Catalin RCA Victor "Tuna Boat" - Very Few Known
Extremely rare Chocolate Brown highly swirled RCA 66X Series Catalin radio - this is one of only a few known examples in this color know to exist to this date. Known to collectors as the "Tuna Boat", this Catalin cabinet from the 1945 RCA 66X series of radios has the distinction of being the largest Catalin radio ever manufactured. This is a radio needs to be displayed with adequate lighting in order to show off the splendid color and marbleizing that it has. The brown swirled Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of white, light yellow + dark brown that add depth to an already rare radio. Radio cabinet has been hand cut/polished by Decophobia and has an incredible gloss to it. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The 3 Dark Brown Bakelite Knobs are original to the radio. The gold fabric grill cloth is original to the radio and shows some wear consistent with age. Radio retains the original glass dial and manufacturers sticker on the bottom. This radio needs to be displayed with adequate lighting in order to show off the splendid color and marbleizing. This stately radio measures approximately: 15.25" wide by 8.75" high by 6.85" 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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RCA 9-SX "Nipper" Radio Black Plaskon + Beetle Plastic American Art Deco
Seldom Seen Model in a Great Color Combo
Seldom seen Machine Age pre-war 1939 RCA victor known as the "Nipper" 9-SX in jet black Plaskon with a salt + pepper Beetle Plastic grill. This model is an incredibly well designed streamlined tube radio. This little radio is constructed of 3 separate Plaskon Bakelite pieces, first is the Plaskon body, second is the wrap around deco grill with the great RCA Victor logo engraved vertically on the rounded corner, and third and lastly is the top Plaskon stepped trim piece. Even though these midget sized radios were popular in their time and offered in many color combinations, they have become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile Plaskon case. This radio is as close to perfect as can be found and has the original knobs and is free of any cracks, hairlines, tube burns or repairs to the trim or body. This radio has one small chip on the top right rear corner, dial has been replaced and back panel is a replacement. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide 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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RCA 9-SX 'Little Nipper' in Beetle Plastic - John Vassos Design
Seldom Seen Model in a Great Color Combo
Wonderful Deco Machine Age RCA Victor model 9-SX Radio known as the 'Little Nipper' in marbleized Beetle Plastic. This 1939 model is an incredibly well designed streamlined tube radio. This rare little set is highlighted by its green + orange marbleizing. This little radio is constructed of 3 separate plaskon Bakelite pieces, first is the red plaskon body, second is the ivory Plaskon wrap-around deco grill with the great RCA Victor logo engraved vertically on the rounded corner, and third + lastly is the top plaskon stepped trim piece. Even though these midget sized radios were popular in their time and offered in many color combinations, they have become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile plaskon case. Radio is in great original condition + has a beautiful luster to the cabinet and all original trim. Cabinet has no cracks, tube burns or repair to cabinet. Matching Beetle wrap-around grille and top trim have no damage as well. Radio has the original red knobs and the original matching rear red knob that are free of any damage. The fragile plastic dial is original and and dial scale decal is a correct replacement, and part of back panel. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide 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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RCA 9-SX 'Little Nipper' in Red+ Ivory Plaskon - John Vassos Design
Seldom Seen Model in a Great Color Combo
Deco Machine Age RCA Victor Radio known as the 'Little Nipper' 9-SX in bright red plaskon with an ivory Plaskon grille. This 1939 model is an incredibly well designed streamlined tube radio designed by John Vassos. This little radio is constructed of 3 separate plaskon Bakelite pieces, first is the red plaskon body, second is the ivory Plaskon wrap-around deco grill with the great RCA Victor logo engraved vertically on the rounded corner, and third + lastly is the top plaskon stepped trim piece. Even though these midget sized radios were popular in their time and offered in many color combinations, they have become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile plaskon case. Cabinet has no cracks, burns or repair; however it does have the typical hairline crack on the bottom rear screw hole as visible in photo. Ivory Plaskon Wrap-Grille grille has no damage. Radio has the original red knobs that are free of any damage. The fragile plastic dial is original and and dial scale decal is a correct replacement, radio retains original matching rear red knob. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide by 5" 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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RCA 9-SX 'Little Nipper' Red Plaskon + Beetle Plastic w/ Original Box
Seldom Seen Model in a Great Color Combo
Machine Age RCA Victor Radio known as the 'Little Nipper' 9-SX in bright red plaskon with a Beetle Plastic grill. Radio comes with he original box in wonderful condition. This 1939 model is an incredibly well designed streamlined tube radio. This little radio is constructed of 3 separate plaskon Bakelite pieces, first is the red plaskon body, second is the beetle plastic wrap-around deco grill with the great RCA Victor logo engraved vertically on the rounded corner, and third + lastly is the top plaskon stepped trim piece. Even though these midget sized radios were popular in their time and offered in many color combinations, they have become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile plaskon case. This radio is a great example with only small defects common to plaskon radios of the time. Cabinet has no cracks, burns or repair. Cabinet has a chip on the bottom and a small chip where the back would have attached, none of these small defects can be seen when radio is displayed. Beetle plastic grill has a tight hairline on the left curve above the RCA Victor logo. Radio has the original red knobs that are free of any damage. The fragile dial is original and in great condition, radio retains original matching rear red knob. Original box stamped 9SX-4(Red) has great graphics and is in great sturdy condition for its age. The radio measures approximately: 5" high by 8" wide by 5" 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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RCA 9TX 'Little Nipper' Catalin Radio in Heavily Marbelized Green - Stunning
Seldom Seen John Vassos Designed Deco Catalin Radio
Striking highly marbled Green RCA Catalin 9-TX 'Little Nipper II' Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its grooves that wrap-around cabinet. The Brazilian green onyx catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, and brown that add depth to the catalin cabinet. The design of this model has been attributed to industrial designer John Vassos one of the designers for RCA. The small size of this radio combined with the great color and contrasting trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. Radio cabinet has been hand polished and has an incredible gloss to it. Cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Ivory knobs, water-clide decal and back panel are original to the radio. This is a crisp example that was well taken care and it would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures approximately: 8.5" wide by 5.25" high by 4" 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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RCA 9TX Little Nipper Catalin Radio in Marbelized Green - Beautiful
Seldom Seen John Vassos Designed Deco Catalin Radio
Beautifully marbleized green RCA Catalin 9-TX 'Little Nipper II' Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its grooves that wrap-around cabinet. The Brazilian Onyx catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, and some brown that add depth to the catalin cabinet. The design of this model has been attributed to industrial designer John Vassos one of the designers for RCA. The small size of this radio combined with the great color and contrasting trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. Radio cabinet has been hand polished and has an incredible gloss to it. Cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Ivory Plaskons knobs are original to the radio. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. This is a crisp example that was well taken care and it would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures approximately: 8.5" wide by 5.25" high by 4" 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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RCA 9TX Little Nipper Catalin Radio in Translucent Marbelized Green
Seldom Seen John Vassos Designed Deco Catalin Radio
Marbleized and Translucent Brazilian Green Onyx RCA Catalin 9TX5 'Little Nipper II' Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its grooves that wrap-around cabinet. The Brazilian Green Onyx catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, brown and clear that add depth to the catalin cabinet. The design of this model has been attributed to industrial designer John Vassos one of the designers for RCA. The small size of this radio combined with the great design, color and contrasting trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. Radio cabinet has been hand polished and has an incredible gloss to it. Cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Ivory Plaskons knobs are original to the radio. Water-slide RCA decal is a correct replacement. This is a crisp example that was well taken care of and it would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures approximately: 8.5" wide by 5.25" high by 4" 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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RCA Catalin 'Tulip-Grill' RC350 Radio in Jet Black - Rare
Seldom Seen Jet Black RCA W-Grill
Jet Black RCA Catalin RC-350 Tulip-Grill Radio. This beautiful + small Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in brass, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. This model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grill or Tulip" RCA model. This radio is Radio is all original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth and original ivory plaskon knobs. The RCA Victor water-slide decal is a replacement. Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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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RCA Catalin RC350 'Tulip-Grill' Radio in Heavily Marbelized Brown - Striking
Beautiful Circassian Onyx Brown RCA W-Grill Catalin Radio
Beautiful small highly marbled Circassian Onyx Brown RCA Catalin RC-350 Tulip-Grill Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in brass, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. This model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grill or Tulip" RCA model. The Circassian Onyx Brown catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of brown and yellow that add depth to the catalin cabinet. This example is among the most marbleized ones I have seen. Radio retains a beautiful gloss and is all-original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Brown Bakelite knobs are original to the radio and also in free of defects. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth, cardboard back panel, water-slide decal and manufactures sticker inside the cabinet. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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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RCA Catalin RC350 'Tulip-Grill' Radio in Heavily Marbelized Green - Stunning
Beautiful Green RCA W-Grill Catalin Radio
Beautiful small marbled green RCA Catalin RC-350 Tulip-Grill Radio with incredible translucency. This Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in brass, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. This model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grill or Tulip" RCA model. The Brazilian onyx green catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, brown and clear that add depth to the catalin cabinet. Radio retains a beautiful gloss and is all original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Brown Bakelite knobs are original to the radio and also in free of defects. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth and manufactures sticker inside the cabinet. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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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RCA Catalin RC350 Butterscotch Tulip-Grill Art Deco 1938 Radio
Beautiful Brown Swirls Through Out The Butterscotch Cabinet
Beautiful small highly marbled butterscotch RCA Catalin RC-350 Butterscotch Tulip-Grill Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in brass, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. this model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grill or Tulip" RCA model. This radio is seldom seen with this amount of brown/black + yellow marbleizing. Radio is all original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet or trim. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth, original black back and RCA Victor water-slide decal on the front of the cabinet. Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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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RCA Catalin RC350 Yellow Tulip-Grill Art Deco 1938 Radio
Beautiful RCA W-Grill Catalin Radio
Beautiful small marbled butterscotch RCA Catalin RC-350 Yellow Tulip-Grill Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in brass, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. this model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grill or Tulip" RCA model. This radio is seldom seen with this amount of brown/black + yellow marbleizing. Radio retains a beautiful gloss ans is all original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs. Ivory plaskon knobs are original to the radio and also in free of defects. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth. Water-slide decal on the front of the cabinet is a correct replacement. Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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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RCA RC350 'Tulip-Grill' Catalin Radio in Marbelized Lettuce Green
Beautiful Lettuce Green RCA W-Grill Catalin Radio
Swirled small bright lettuce green RCA Catalin RC-350 Tulip-Grill Radio with incredible translucency. This Art Deco model is unusual with its tiny vertical dial trimmed in brass, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. This model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grill or Tulip-Grill" RCA model. The bright Brazilian onyx green catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, brown and clear that add depth to the catalin cabinet. Radio retains a beautiful gloss and is all original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Brown Bakelite knobs are original to the radio and also in free of defects. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth with only light wear. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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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RCA RC350 Yellow W-Grill Catalin Radio
Beautiful RCA W-Grille Catalin Radio
Beautiful little marbled yellow RCA Catalin RC-350 Yellow W-Grille Radio. This Art Deco model is unusual with its small vertical dial trimmed in brass, side-mounted knobs and elaborate grill cutout. This model has become known to collectors as the "W-Grille or Tulip-Grille" RCA model. Radio has a beautiful gloss and is all original and in fantastic condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs. Ivory plaskon knobs are original to the radio and also in free of defects. Radio retains the original gold textured fabric grill cloth and water-slide decal. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. Small radio measure approximately: 7" wide by 4.75" high by 4.25" 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.