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Fada 700 'Cloud' Catalin Radio in Butterscotch with Red
All-Original Red Trim Fada Model 700 'Cloud'
Beautiful Fada model 700 "Cloud" catalin radio in butterscotch with red trim. The model 700 was made starting in 1946 by the FADA Radio & Electric Co. This model was one of three new designs for the postwar period. The original butterscotch catalin, which has taken on a beautiful patina with age and is highlighted with the bright red trim. The shiny butterscotch cabinet has no cracks, chips, burn marks, or repairs. It is uncommon to find a Fada model 700 in perfect condition; they are prone to damage. The red swirled plastic handle and knobs are original to the radio and are in perfect condition. This set retains its original reverse painted dial plastic and masonite back. Measures approximately: 10.5" wide x 6.5" high x 5.5" 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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Fada 700 'Cloud' Catalin Radio in Plum with Ivory
All-Original Maroon Fada Model 700 'Cloud'
Beautiful Fada model 700 "Cloud" catalin radio in maroon/plum with ivory trim. The model 700 was made starting in 1946 by the FADA Radio & Electric Co. This model was one of three new designs for the postwar period. The original maroon catalin cabinet is highlighted with the bright ivory trim. The shiny maroon cabinet has no cracks, chips, burn marks, or repairs. It is uncommon to find a Fada model 700 in perfect condition; they are prone to damage. The ivory swirled plastic handle and knobs are original to the radio and are in perfect condition. This set retains its original reverse painted dial plastic, masonite back and the remnants of the manufactures sticker on the bottom of the case. Measures approximately: 10.5" wide x 6.5" high x 5.5" 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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Fada 700 'Cloud' Radio in Yellow Catalin with Marbleized Red Trim
Rarely Seen + Beautiful Fada model 700 'Cloud' catalin radio in yellow with red trim. The model 700 was made starting in 1946 by the FADA Radio & Electric Co. This model was one of three new designs for the postwar period. The original yellow catalin, which has taken on a beautiful patina with age and is highlighted with the bright red trim. The glossy yellow cabinet has no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. It is uncommon to find a Fada model 700 in perfect condition as they are prone to damage. The red swirled plastic handle and knobs are original to the radio and are in perfect condition. This set retains its original reverse painted dial plastic without damage, manufacturers sticker + masonite back. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. Measures approximately: 10.5" wide x 6.5" high x 5.5" 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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Fada 711 'Dip-Top' Catalin Radio Lapis Lazuli Blue + Ivory
Perfect + Rare Blue/Green FADA Dip-Top Catalin Radio
Rare and desirable marbleized lapis-lazuli blue 1946 Fada 711 'Dip-Top' Catalin radio - the last of the Catalin models made by Fada Radio. The beautiful catalin case has intense yellow marbleizing. This collectible radio has become known to collectors as the 'Dip-Top' due to the indent design which makes the handle convenient to grab. The Catalin cabinet has taken on a beautiful and even patina which makes the swirls pop. This radio has no chips, cracks, tube burns or repairs to the catalin case. The ivory marbled knobs + handle are original and also free of any damage. The bright gold and colorful Fada sunburst dial face with Saturn pointer is in great original condition. Radio retains the original masonite back panel. Dial plastic is a correct replacement and gold grill mesh has been re-flocked back to its original state. If you desire I can polish this radio back to the factory original bright blue at an additional cost. Radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide x 5.75" high x 4.5" 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 prior to use.
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Fada 711 'Dip-Top' Catalin Radio Lapis Lazuli Blue + White
Perfect + Rare Bright Blue Dip-Top Catalin Radio From 1946
Rare and desirable lapis-lazuli blue 1946 Fada 711 "Dip-Top" Catalin radio - the last of the Catalin models made by Fada Radio. The Catalin case has spectacular marbleizing and has been cut/polished back to its original color of bright lapis-lazuli blue. This radio has no chips, cracks, tube burns or repairs to the catalin case. The ivory marbled knobs + handle are original and also free f any damage. The bright and colorful Fada sunburst dial face is also in great original condition with only slight wear. Dial plastic is a correct replacement and gold grill mesh has been re-flocked back to its original state. Radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide x 5.75" high x 4.5" 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 prior to use.
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Fada 711 'Dip-Top' in Yellow with Ivory Catalin Radio
Perfect Catalin FADA 711 'Dip-Top' Radio
Beautiful Fada 711 ‘Dip-Top' Catalin radio in a vibrant yellow catalin cabinet with marbleized ivory trim. The 711 model is the last of the Catalin models made by Fada Radio in 1946. The catalin case has a deep shine that makes its rich yellow color glow. This Fada radio has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the beautiful catalin cabinet. The ivory swirled plastic handle + knobs are original and are in excellent condition. The bright and colorful FADA "Gemloid" sunburst dial face is also in great original condition with only slight wear. Radio retains the original masonite back panel + manufacturers sticker affixed to the bottom. Dial plastic is original and grill mesh has been re-flocked back to its original state. Radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide x 5.75" high x 4.5" 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 prior to use.
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Fada 711 ‘Dip-Top' Catalin radio in Lemon Yellow Catalin with Ivory Trim
Perfect Catalin FADA 711 'Dip-Top' Radio
Fada 711 ‘Dip-Top' Catalin radio in a vibrant yellow catalin cabinet with marbleized ivory trim. The 711 model is the last of the Catalin models made by Fada Radio in 1946. The catalin case has a deep shine that makes its bright yellow color glow. This Fada radio has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the beautiful catalin cabinet. The off-white plastic handle + knobs are original and are in excellent condition. The bright and colorful FADA "Gemloid" sunburst dial face is also in great original condition with only slight wear. Radio retains the original masonite back panel + manufacturers sticker affixed to the bottom. Dial plastic is a correct replacement and gold grill mesh has been re-flocked back to its original state. Radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide x 5.75" high x 4.5" 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 prior to use.
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Fada 711 Catalin Radio "Dip Top" in Onyx with Ivory
Highly Marbleized Perfect Example of this Onyx Catalin FADA 711
Beautiful Fada 711 "Dip-Top" Catalin radio in a desirable onyx/pea-green with ivory trim. The 711 is the last of the Catalin models made by Fada Radio in 1946. The perfect Catalin case has great translucence and marbleizing. This set has no chips, cracks, tube burns or repairs to the Catalin case or plastic trim. The Catalin case has great translucence and marbleizing. The Catalin cabinet has taken on a beautiful and even patina after having been polished by Decophobia back to the original onyx color about 5 years ago. The ivory marbled knobs + handle are original and the bright and colorful Fada sunburst dial face is also in excellent original condition. Radio retains original manufactures label on bottom, dial plastic, flocked grill, and masonite back panel. Radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide x 5.75" high x 4.5" 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 prior to use.
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Fada 711 Catalin Radio 'Dip Top' in Translucent Onyx Green
Marbleized Perfect Example of this Onyx Catalin FADA 711
Beautiful Fada 711 'Dip-Top' catalin radio in a onyx green with ivory trim. The 711 is the last of the Catalin models made by Fada Radio in 1946. The Catalin case has beautiful translucency and brown, clear and yellow marbleizing. This Fada radio has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The ivory swirled plastic handle + knobs are original and in excellent condition. The bright and colorful Fada sunburst dial face is also in great original condition with only slight wear. Radio retains the original back panel + manufacturers sticker affixed to the bottom. Dial plastic is a correct replacement and gold grill mesh has been re-flocked back to its original state. Radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide x 5.75" high x 4.5" 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 prior to use.
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FADA 845 "Cloud" Art Deco Radio in Yellow + Red Bakelite
Great Color Combo in Perfect Condition with Rare Green Dial Glass
The 845 "Cloud" was made starting in 1946 of swirled polystyrene plastic by the FADA Radio & Electric Co. The example for sale is a beautiful marbled yellow with red handle and knobs with the rare green reverse painted glass dial. It is very unusual to find the FADA 845 is this color combination. The shiny yellow cabinet has white, clear, and yellow swirls running throughout giving depth. Cabinet has no fading, chips, burn marks, or repairs and is perfect. Cabinet has a few small scratches/scuffs consistent with use. The red and white marbleized plastic handle and knobs are original to the radio and are in perfect condition. Finding this radio with the green glass dial is quite unusual and really adds to this radio's color combination. The glass dial is bright and in great condition with no cracks, chips or flaking paint. This set retains it original masonite back with the manufacturers stickers. Measures approximately: 10.5" wide x 6.5" high x 5.5" 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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FADA 845 "Cloud" Radio in Swirled Green Plastic with Ivory Trim
Great Color Combo in Perfect Condition
Highly swirled Green Fada 845 "Cloud" was made starting in 1946 of polystyrene plastic by the FADA Radio & Electric Co. This is an unusual cabinet design with rounded asymmetrical side edges resembling a “Cloud” when viewed head on. The green polystyrene plastic case has white, orange, clear and brown swirls that add depth to the color, contrasted nicely with the swirled ivory trim. The radio’s original reverse painted dark brown dial face is beautifully detailed with painted gold metallic numerals with white shadows. The numbers scale rotates around the dial and concentric circles make a bullseye of the FADA logo. Art deco style speed lines cross the front concealing the speaker an forming a clever cutout circular speaker cover. Cabinet has no cracks, chips, tube burn, or repairs. The ivory marbleized plastic handle and knobs are original to the radio and are in perfect condition. The glass dial is bright and in great condition with no cracks, chips or flaking paint. This set retains it original masonite back with the manufacturers stickers and original grille cloth. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio is as clean as one can be found and would truly make a great addition to any radio or Deco collection. Measures approximately: 10.5" wide x 6.5" high x 5.5" 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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FADA 845 Bakelite Radio Dial Face - Original Glass Part
Original FADA 845 Bakelite Radio Dial Face Glass. Glass dial face is in great condition with great reverse painted detail. Has a few small chips on the outside edge of dial - see photo. This will fit the FADA radio model # 845. This dial glass has not been cleaned or polished. Perfect to complete a radio or replace a damaged dial glass with an original one.
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Fada Catalin 53 / 5F50 Radio in Maroon with Yellow - Rare Color Combo
Rare Example of this Early FADA 5F50 Catalin Radio
Rare prewar Fada model 53 / 5F50 Catalin radio in maroon with yellow insert grille + knobs. Wonderful Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This Merlot + Yellow color combination is seldom found in the FADA 53 model. Radio has a beautiful gloss to the Catalin cabinet and trim. All lemon yellow marbleized trim is original to radio, grill has a small hairline that can barely be seen in between the louvers. The maroon cabinet was professionally repaired by Dan Blake over 10yrs ago. Repairs can only been seen when looking closely for them or looking at inside of cabinet. Water-slide decal, dial plastic and back panel are replacements. 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.
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Fada Catalin 53 / 5F50 Radio in Yellow + Blue - Great Art Deco Radio
Superb Example of this Early FADA 5F50 Catalin Radio
Beautiful prewar 1938 Fada model 53 / 5F50 Catalin radio in marbleized yellow with a highly marbleized blue grill insert. Wonderful Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This yellow and blue example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Blue grill which has taken on a rich green patina has intense yellow marbleizing + a beautiful transparency that gives it depth. Catalin Cabinet + trim have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA. 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.
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Fada Catalin 53 / 5F50 Radio in Yellow + Green
Superb Example of this Early FADA 5F50 Catalin Radio
Stunning prewar Fada model 53 / 5F50 Catalin radio in marbleized yellow with a bright green grill insert. Wonderful Art Deco model made in 1938 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This yellow and green example is all original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. Green grill makes for a wonderful contrast with the butterscotch cabinet. Catalin Cabinet + trim have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This is a great example of an all original early FADA. 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.
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Fada Catalin 711 Radio "Dip Top" in Plum + Ivory
Perfect Example of this Plum Catalin FADA 711 "Dip-Top"
Beautiful Fada 711 "Dip-Top" Catalin radio in a rich Plum/Maroon Catalin cabinet with ivory trim. The 711 is the last of the Catalin models made by Fada Radio in 1946. The Catalin has a deep shine that makes its rich maroon color glow. This beautiful set has no chips, cracks, tube burns or repairs to the Catalin case or plastic trim. The ivory marbled knobs + handle, masonite back panel, and colorful FADA "Gemloid" dial, and manufactures sticker on bottom of cabinet are original to the radio. Dial plastic is original and grill mesh has been re-flocked back to its original state. Radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide x 5.75" high x 4.5" 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 prior to use.
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Fada Catalin 711 Radio 'Dip Top' in Butterscotch + Ivory
Perfect Catalin FADA 711 'Dip-Top' Radio
Beautiful Fada 711 ‘Dip-Top' Catalin radio in a deep butterscotch catalin cabinet with marbleized ivory trim. The 711 model is the last of the Catalin models made by Fada Radio in 1946. The Catalin has a deep shine that makes its rich butterscotch color glow. This beautiful set has no chips, cracks, tube burns or repairs to the Catalin case or plastic trim. The ivory marbled knobs + handle, masonite back panel, and colorful FADA "Gemloid" dial, and manufactures sticker on bottom of cabinet are original to the radio. Dial plastic is original and grill mesh has been re-flocked back to its original state. Radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide x 5.75" high x 4.5" 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 prior to use.
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Fada Catalin 711 Radio 'Dip Top' in Maroon
Perfect Maroon Catalin FADA 711 'Dip-Top'
Beautiful Fada 711 "Dip-Top" Catalin radio in a rich Maroon Catalin cabinet with ivory trim. The 711 is the last of the Catalin models made by Fada Radio in 1946. The Catalin has a deep shine that makes its rich maroon color glow. This Fada radio has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The ivory swirled plastic handle + knobs are original and in excellent condition. The bright and colorful Fada sunburst dial face is also in great original condition with only slight wear. Radio retains part of the original back panel + manufacturers sticker affixed to the bottom. Dial plastic is a correct replacement and gold grill mesh has been re-flocked back to its original state. Radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide x 5.75" high x 4.5" 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 prior to use.
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FADA Catalin L-56 Radio in Incredible Translucent Onyx - All Original
Stunning Example of a Rare + Early FADA Catalin L-56 Model
Great Catalin FADA L-56 in translucent onyx with matching wrap-around grille and knobs. This Art Deco Catalin model made in 1939 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This onyx Catalin example is all original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. All trim is original to radio and in perfect condition. Cabinet has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio retains the original bottom paper label with the original handwritten "X" for the Onyx color code. Radio measures approximately: 9" wide by 5.5" 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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FADA Catalin L-56 Radio in Marbleized Onyx Green + Yellow Trim
Great Early Wrap-Around FADA L-56 Catalin Radio
FADA L-56 in translucent marbleized onyx green with yellow wrap-around grill, knobs + handle. This Deco catalin model made in 1939 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This seldom seen onyx green insert grill with a yellow cabinet is a beautiful example with beautiful marbleizing. The catalin cabinet has a great gloss, the swirled yellow trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA.This seldom seen onyx + yellow catalin example is a beautiful example with great swirls of white, green burnt orange with incredible translucency. The glossy onyx catalin cabinet is in great condition with no chips, cracks or repairs; it does have a super mild tube burn that blends perfectly with the swirls and color. Radio's cabinet has been cut/polished back to its original onyx green color from it's oxidized caramel coloring. The marbleized yellow insert grill, knobs and fluted knobs are original and have no damage. The beautiful graphic dial is bright and in great condition. The dial plastic + water-slide decal are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This is a seldom found color combination that would truly make a great addition to any radio or Deco collection. Radio measures approximately: 9" wide by 5.5" 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.