Radios

Emerson AU-190 'Tombstone' Catalin Radio in Brazilian Onyx Green

Great Highly Marbleized Green 1937 Emerson AU-190 Radio

Beautifully Marbleized Emerson AU-190 radio from 1937 in a Green or Brazilian Onyx as Emerson referred to it. This example is absolutely stunning. The green Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of green, yellow, clear and brown that add depth to an already beautiful radio. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a great example of this seldom seen color Emerson 'Tombstone' model.  Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs and has a beautiful gloss to it. The 3 matching catalin knobs are perfect + original to the radio. Gold fabric grill cloth is original + in great condition with only small signs of age. Water-slide decal  + dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This highly marbleized green Emerson radio is absolutely striking and would make a fantastic addition to a radio collection. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 10" 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 prior to use.

Fada 1000 Insert Grille 'Bullet' Catalin Radio Butterscotch + Red

All-Original Perfect Fada 1000 Insert Grille Fada Bullet

Rare + Strikingly beautiful FADA 1000 'Bullet' Catalin Radio with rare insert grill in butterscotch with red marbleized trim. The catalin cabinet cabinet displays a rich, warm butterscotch patina that only 70 years can achieve. The original marbleized red trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Bullet model. The butterscotch catalin cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The bright red catalin insert grill, dial bezel, fluted knobs and handle are original + correct to the radio, they are also in great condition with no cracks, chips, breaks or repairs. The Art Deco gold 'Gemloid' dial face is bright and in great condition. Radio retains the original back panel in great condition. Clear dial plastic cover is a correct replacement. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. Radio measures approximately: 10.25" wide by 6.25" high by 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.

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.

Jet Black RCA Catalin 'Tulip-Grille' RC350 Radio - Striking

Seldom Seen Jet Black RCA W-Grille

RCA Catalin RC-350 Tulip-Grill Radio in Jet Black. 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. 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 original. 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.

Rare FADA 136 Catalin Radio in Emerald Green + Yellow

Great Early Wrap-Around FADA L-56 Catalin Radio

Rare + Beautiful FADA model 136 (Fada L-56 variant) catalin radio in highly marbleized Emerald Green with yellow wrap-around grille + knobs. This Art Deco catalin model made in 1939 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. This seldom seen emerald green + yellow catalin example is a beautiful example with great swirls and vibrancy. The model 136 differs from a model L-56 in a few ways; the knobs are gumdrop shape and the dial is different and marked Fada rather than having a water-slide decal. The vibrant emerald green cabinet is highly marbleized with yellow, darker and lighter green veins. The beautifully marbleized vibrant green cabinet is free of chips, tube burns and repairs; however it does have hairline as can be seen.  Matching green handle is original and perfect. The yellow insert grill and gumdrop knobs are original to the radio and have no damage. The beautiful graphic dial is bright and in great condition. Radio retains the original paper manufacturers label affixed to the bottom designating it as a Model 136. Clear dial plastic cover is a correct replacement. 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. 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.

Marbleized Emerson AU-190 Tombstone Light Yellow Catalin Radio

Beautiful Yellow Marbleized Catalin 1937 Emerson AU-190 Radio

Bright Highly marbleized Catalin AU-190 Emerson radio from 1937 in a Light Yellow cabinet or Natural Onyx as referred to by Emerson. The light yellow Catalin cabinet is beautifully marbleized with tones of yellow + clear that add depth to an already beautiful radio. This is just a great example of the Emerson 'Tombstone' model.  Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The 3 catalin knobs are perfect and original to the radio. The Catalin cabinet has taken on a beautiful and light/medium yellow patina after having been polished back to the original alabaster color about 11 years ago. Gold Gemloid dial is bright and and in great condition with only some small signs of age. Water-slide decal, dial plastic , back panel and gold fabric grill cloth are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 10" 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 prior to use.

Wilcox-Gay Radio A51 'L'il Champ' Canary Yellow Plaskon

Great Bright Yellow Small Art Deco Wilcox-Gay Radio

Incredible Canary Yellow Wilcox-Gay Radio model A51 'L'il Champ' Plaskon. This incredible Art Deco 'midget' size radio is among the rarest of the plaskon radios produced and is the only model made in canary yellow. This 1938/1939 model is an incredibly well designed streamlined deco tube radio that is further enhanced by the contrasting plum 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 plaskon case. This scarce radio would make an incredible addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. This all-original rare little plaskon radio is in great condition with no chips, cracks, burns, or repairs. Plum colored knobs, celluloid dial, and gold textured grill cloth are original to the radio + in great condition. This L'il Champ is in great condition having only a few small tight stress-lines mold marks common to plaskon radios of the time that can barely be seen in the photos. 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.

Emerson BM258 Big Miracle Catalin Radio in Warm Yellow w/ Tan

Seldom Seen Emerson 'Big Miracle'

Emerson BM-258 radio known as the 'Big Miracle' in seldom seen warm yellow with brown marbleizing and tan trim. Made by Emerson Radio + Television in 1938 the Big Miracle is a slightly larger version of the Little Miracle. The cabinet is a beautiful butterscotch yellow with brown, clear and lighter yellow marbleizing that adds depth to an already beautiful radio and is highlighted by the contrasting maroon trim. The yellow with brown swirl cabinet is not found as often as the standard yellow. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a great example of this Emerson 'Big Miracle' model. The cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips or repairs. The fragile original tan Emerson plastic grille which is prone to deterioration, is in good condition showing some mild warp and wear.  Knobs are correct replacements that have been color matched to grille.  Dial plastic and decal are correct replacements. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. Radio measures approximately: 9.75" wide by 7.25" 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 prior to use.

FADA SW-57 / L-56 Catalin Radio in Plum + Butterscotch

Superb Early Wrap-Around FADA SW-57 Catalin Radio

FADA SW-57 in Maroon/Plum with Yellow wrap-around grill, knobs + handle. This Art Deco catalin model made in 1939 by FADA Radio + Electric Company has a beautiful design and size. The SW-57 version of the L-56 style is the shortwave model with a toggle switch on the back and dial marked Short Wave. The chassis in this model is bigger going all the way to the back edge; this made it that Fada had to add two factory holes on the bottom rear edge to secure the larger chassis. This seldom seen Fada SW-57 model in plum + butterscotch catalin is a great example of an all-original early FADA. The glossy plum catalin cabinet + handle are in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The yellow catalin grill and knobs are complete + factory original to the radio and free of cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original 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 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: 9.75" wide by 7.25" high by 5.5" 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 prior to use.

Stunning Brazilian Onyx Green Catalin Emerson 'Aristocrat' Radio

Highly Marbleized Green Geddes Designed Aristocrat

Beautifully marbleized Brazilian Onyx Green Catalin Emerson 'Aristocrat' Radio model 400 designed in 1940 by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. The green catalin has beautiful heavy brown and yellow marbleizing that makes this radio stand out. This is a seldom seen color combination for this model. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. The beautiful green catalin cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This model's fragile ivory and brown tenite/plastic grill is original and in good condition with only some minor signs of age/use. The brown bakelite knobs and handle are original to the radio and also free of damage. The Emerson decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a radio collection. Radio measures approximately: 10.75" wide by 7.25" high by 5.50" 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.

Detrola 274 'Split-Grille' Radio in Black Bakelite w/ Swirled Trim

Uncommon Early Plaskon Detrola Radio

Seldom seen Jet Black Bakelite Detrola 'Split-Grille' 274 Tube Radio; one of the most elusive designs that Detrola ever produced. This example is made of solid jet black bakelite with swirled grayish-beige and black Tenite knobs and 'Split-Grilles'.  This cabinet's design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling with it's great rounded edges + molded plastic ridges that travel around the base of radio and separate 'split' louvered grills. The cabinets of these sets are extremely fragile, and as a result few appear to have survived. The cases and trim often crack or became distorted due to the heat from the tubes and relatively small size. This example is as close to perfect as can be found. The beautiful black cabinet is in great original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The original grilles only show a mild amount of the common warp they get and a small chip on one of the thin edges also common to this model.  Radio retains the original trim, cardboard back with manufacturers label still affixed and all in good condition. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. The radio measures 9.25" 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.

Addison 2 Waterfall Bakelite Radio - Peanut Butter + Maroon

Uncommon Addison Radio Color Combo

Awesome bakelite Addison Radio 2 'Waterfall' tube radio in Marbled Peanut Butter with Bright Maroon trim made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. Collectors consider the peanut butter color combinations to be a rare find. This stylized Art Deco radio features the famous 'waterfall' speaker grill trim and surround 'bumpers' with speed-lines that really make for a streamlined radio design. If you are looking for a great addition to your collection, please consider this beauty. This particular example is a stunning radio in excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet. The maroon trim is also free of cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original maroon bakelite knobs are also perfect. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. Radio retains its original back panel. Radio measures approximately 10.25" wide x 6" high x 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.

Addison 2 Waterfall Bakelite Radio - Ivory + Peanut Butter

Nice bakelite Addison Radio 2 'Waterfall' tube radio in Ivory Plaskon with marbled Bakelite Peanut Butter trim made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. Collectors consider the peanut butter color combinations to be a rare find. This stylized Art Deco radio features the famous 'waterfall' speaker grill trim and surround 'bumpers' with speed-lines that really make for a streamlined radio design. If you are looking for a great addition to your collection, please consider this beauty. This particular example is a stunning radio in excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet; has on tiny stressline on top that can barely be noticed. The peanut butter trim also has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original ivory bakelite knobs are also perfect. The dial plastic is original and in great condition, clear with very little yellowing.  Radio measures approximately 10.25" wide x 6" high x 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.

Addison 2 Waterfall Bakelite Radio - Peanut Butter + Brown

Uncommon Addison Radio Color Combo

Stricking bakelite Addison Radio 2 'Waterfall' tube radio in marbled peanut butter with marbled chocolate brown trim made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. Collectors consider the peanut butter color combinations to be a rare find. This stylized Art Deco radio features the famous 'waterfall' speaker grill trim and surround 'bumpers' with speed-lines that really make for a streamlined radio design. If you are looking for a great addition to your collection, please consider this beauty. This particular example is a stunning radio in excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet. The faintly marbleized trim is also free of cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original brown bakelite knobs are also perfect. The dial plastic is original and in great condition, clear with very little yellowing.  Radio measures approximately 10.25" wide x 6" high x 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.

Addison 2 Waterfall Bakelite Radio - Peanut Butter

Uncommon Addison Radio Color Combo

Beautiful bakelite Addison Radio 2 'Waterfall' tube radio in Marbled Peanut Butter made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. Collectors consider the peanut butter color combinations to be a rare find. This stylized Art Deco radio features the famous 'waterfall' speaker grill trim and surround 'bumpers' with speed-lines that really make for a streamlined radio design. If you are looking for a great addition to your collection, please consider this beauty. This particular example is a stunning radio in excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet. The peanut butter trim also has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original bright maroon bakelite knobs are also perfect and match dial pointer. Radio retains the original back panel. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. Radio measures approximately 10.25" wide x 6" high x 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.

Addison 2 Waterfall Bakelite Radio - Brown + Peanut Butter

Uncommon Color Combo 2-Tone Addison Radio

Nice bakelite Addison Radio 2 'Waterfall' tube radio in Marbled Chocolate Brown with Marbled Peanut Butter trim made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. Collectors consider the peanut butter color combinations to be a rare find. This stylized Art Deco radio features the famous 'waterfall' speaker grill trim and surround 'bumpers' with speed-lines that really make for a streamlined radio design. If you are looking for a great addition to your collection, please consider this beauty. This particular example is a stunning radio in excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet. The peanut butter trim also has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original brown bakelite knobs are also perfect. The dial plastic is original and in great condition, clear with very little yellowing.  Radio measures approximately 10.25" wide x 6" high x 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.

Addison 2 Radio in Swirled Navy Blue + White

Intensely Marbleized 1940's Art Deco Addison

Intensely marbleized Addison A2 Waterfall Radio in swirled Navy Blue with Ivory Bakelite / Plaskon trim made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. The unique styling, bold use of color, and intense marbleizing would make this radio a truly beautiful addition to any collection. This stylized Art Deco radio features the famous 'waterfall' speaker grill trim and surround 'bumpers' with speed-lines that really make for a streamlined radio design. If you are looking for a great addition to your collection, please consider this striking radio. This particular example is a stunning radio in excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs to the cabinet. The creamy white Plaskon trim is complete and factory original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The original matching marbleized knobs are also perfect. Retains manufactures' label affixed to bottom of cabinet. Clear dial plastic cover is a correct replacement.  This model was never meant to have a back panel, as the screw holes were never drilled at the factory. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + careful use. Radio measures approximately 10.25" wide x 6" high x 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.

Catalin Fada 711 Radio 'Dip Top' in Burgundy + Ivory

Perfect Burgundy Catalin FADA 711 'Dip-Top'

Great Fada 711 "Dip-Top" Catalin radio in a rich Burgundy 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 Burgundy 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. 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.

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.

Marbleized Circassian Onyx Emerson 'Aristocrat' Catalin Radio

Marbleized Brown Geddes Designed Aristocrat Radio

Catalin Emerson 'Aristocrat' Radio model 400 in a marbleized brown cabinet or Circassian Onyx as referred to by Emerson. This radio was designed in 1940 by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. The highly marbleized brown catalin cabinet has beautiful brown, yellow and clear marbleizing that makes this radio stand out. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. The brown catalin cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. This model's fragile ivory and brown tenite/plastic grill is original and in good condition with some signs of age. The brown bakelite knobs and handle are original to the radio and also free of damage. The Emerson decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. Radio measures approximately: 10.75" wide by 7.25" high by 5.50" 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.