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Yellow Catalin Martini Bar Cocktail Pick Holder in Marbled Bakelite + Chrome

Rarely Seen Catalin/Bakelite Martini Cocktail Pick Set w/ Mini Bottles + Shaker

Beautiful + rare yellow Catalin/Bakelite mini "Martini Bar" cocktail pick holder. This Art Deco mini martini bar is made of a faintly marbleized yellow Catalin with the original cocktail picks. The realistic cocktail picks resemble mini bottles with labels, jigger, + cocktail shaker. This superb item is ready to use at your next cocktail party! The condition of this piece is perfect with no cracks, chips or repairs to the yellow Catalin bar. Chromed metal has some mild corrosion consistent with age. Picks are original to this piece. Measures approximately: 5" high x 5" wide x 1" deep

Yellow General Television Catalin Radio Model 591

Highly Marbleized Catalin General Television Radio

Beautiful catalin General Television radio model 591 in yellow with contrasting ivory handle, grill, knobs, and dial face frame. 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 clear and yellow swirls that add depth to the radio. The gold face features a stunning textured deco pattern, with a red Saturn shaped station indicator, beneath which "General Television" appears. The radio is in original, untouched condition, with a beautiful and natural gloss and is just a superb example of this General Television radio. Cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The ivory plaskon trim is complete + original to the radio and has no cracks, chips or repairs. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. Radio retains the original manufacturer's label affixed to the chassis designating chassis as a model 591, correct for the catalin version of the radio. 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.

Yellow with Tortoise Grille FADA 5F50 / 53 Catalin Radio

Superb Example of an Early FADA 53/5F50 Catalin Radio

Prewar 1938 FADA model 53 / 5F50 Catalin radio in nicely marbleized yellow with a translucent tortoise grill insert. Wonderful Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This yellow and tortoise example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish, the translucent and swirled tortoise grille adds contrast and style to this stunning example. This is an uncommon color combination. The marbleized cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The bright tortoise catalin insert grill is beautifully marblelized and is also free of cracks, chips or repairs. Clear dial plastic cover is correct replacement, water slide is original. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 5.75" 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.

Zenith Model 812 Art Deco 1935 Radio - The 811 Export Version

Rare Zenith 812 Export Version Radio with Bold + Radical Deco Styling

The curved + asymmetrical design of the Zenith 812 (The 811 Export Version) tombstone radio makes for an ultra rare + unusual model that is a stunning example of Art deco design. This asymmetrical design was radical in a time when rectangular tombstone radios and furniture-like consoles were stylish and loved by all, thus making this model an elusive find today. Also adding to the rarity is the low production number of 1,154 units and a relatively fragile construction of the cabinet. There are a few differences between the 811 (chassis 5609) + the 812 export model (chassis 5608): The model 812 dial scale is shown entirely in meters while the model 811 displays frequency in kilocycles, see close-up of dial. Other features of this set include: the introduction of Triple Filtering and reception of domestic + foreign broadcasts. This radio retains the original finish in very nice condition with some signs of use consistent with age. The book-matched veneer on the front of the radio makes a 'V' design that further intensifies the Art Deco elements in the radios design. The Cabinet is structurally sound. All components are original including the correct speaker (SPEC.3448//49 87//3000 OHMS), wood back panel(with serial #), grille cloth + wooden knobs. Chassis retains the original metal and paper tags with model, serial number and safety info attached to the back of chassis. Cabinet has the manufactures paper label inside the cabinet. More photos of the radio are available by request. This incredible radio would make a great addition to a any high-end radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures approximately: 17.25" High by 12" Wide by 8.5" Deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete, the plug is European. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.

Zephyr 'Color Glow' Radio with Green Catalin Front

Rare + Stunning Light-up Black Lacquer with Catalin Front Radio

Rare Zephyr 'Color Glow' Illuminated Catalin 1930's Deco radio. This seldom seen radio consists of an oval ivory lacquer wood cabinet with a translucent green catalin front panel that lights-up from the inside giving the radio a warm glow, setting it apart from other radios manufactured in the 1930s. This interesting feature along with the use of different materials makes for a highly unusual and rare Art Deco radio. The radio is further highlighted by the large circular dial with great graphics. Designed by Morris Weincord of Chicago, IL in 1936 for the Cord Radio Co. Radio is in great condition with some wear to chrome trim as would be expected from age and use; + lacquered wood cabinet has been beautifully restored. The original green catalin front panel is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, repairs or burns. Radio retains the original ZEPHYR decal on front, ivory plaskon knobs, grille cloth and matching wood back panel, manufacturers sticker has be recreated. Radio lights-up as it should and looks breathtaking at night as well as during the day. The radio is lit by two clear 4W led night light bulbs wired separately from the radio. This radio measures approximately: 15.5" wide by 8.75" high by 6.75" 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 prior to use.

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