Radios

Onyx Green Emerson 564 'Slot-Grill' Catalin Radio

Great Small Catalin Emerson 564

Beautiful small Onyx Green Catalin Emerson model 564 'Slot-Grill'. This is a magnificent small Art Deco radio that features a vertical slide rule dial + a series of symmetrical grill cut-outs. Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corp, out of New York, manufactured this small Catalin radio in 1940. The catalin has a beautiful gloss and is just a stunning example of this Emerson model that is highlighted by the faint reddish, yellow and lighter onyx green swirls. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The maroon catalin knobs are original to the radio. The radio retains its original reverse painted dial plastic and maroon textured grill cloth both in excellent condition. Cardboard back panel is a replacement. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + careful use. These little Catalin Emerson radios look great as a compete set as seen in the last photo. This radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 5.12" high by 3.75" 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.

Intensely Marbleized Oxblood Emerson 564 Catalin Radio 'Slot-Grill'

Great Small Catalin Emerson 564 with Intense Swirls

Superbly marbleized oxblood Catalin Emerson model 564 'Slot-Grill'. This radio is a magnificent Art Deco radio that features and vertical slide rule dial + a series of symmetrical grill cut-outs. Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corp, out of New York, manufactured this small Catalin radio in 1940.v The Catalin has a beautiful gloss the shows off exceptionally striking colorful lighter red, yellow and orange marbleizing that looks like veins of fire running through the cabinet. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Emerson model. This beautiful set is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The radio retains its original reverse painted dial plastic, back panel and it's gold textured grill cloth also all in excellent condition.  This radio measures approximately: 7" wide by 5.12" high by 3.75" 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.

Striking Fada 354RG 'Coloradio' Radio in Chinese Red Plaskon with Gold Trim

Beautiful Seldom Seen Red Plaskon Fada

Striking + Rare Bright Chinese red plaskon Fada 354RG 'Coloradio' radio with gold stylized accents from the 1930's. This deco radio is one model in the line of Fada's streamlined 'Coloradios' and was offered in a choice of four color combinations with red being the most sought after. This cabinet's design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling. The radio's curved and angular front + side details of varying thickness with strong horizontal lines are reminiscent of the Art Deco architecture of the period. This radio is exceedingly hard to find and is highly sought after by both radio and Art Deco collectors.Radio is all-original and in fabulous condition with one small/tiny tight line and small scratches common to plaskon radios of the time that can barely be seen in the photos. Radio retains the original gold grill cloth and matching molded red plaskon back panel with FADA embossed with manufactures sticker attached. The three matching red plaskon knobs are original to this radio. Dial plastic is a correct replacement. The original Art Deco brass trim has been lightly cleaned and is in great condition with some light scratches/dings.Radio measures approximately: 10.5" wide by 7.25" 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.

Beautiful Red Highly Swirled Motorola 50XC Catalin 'Circle-Grille' Radio

Watermelon Red Streamline Catalin Motorola Radio Model 50XC

Swirled Red Translucent Catalin Motorola Model 50XC-1 'Circle-Grill' radio with swirled light yellow catalin trim. This model is a magnificent, exquisitely crafted Art Deco radio manufactured in 1940 by Motorola Radio.  Known to collectors as the "Circle Grill", this Motorola design is considered one of the most appealing sets of its time beautifully designed in the Art Deco Style. The details are unique with its round Catalin speaker bezel, scalloped handle, and hexagonal knobs. The cabinet features streamlined ridges that stretch around the case bringing all the elements together. The golden dial face is also decorated with deco numerals and sunburst designs that emanate from a red plastic dial pointer with the letter "M" cast in to it. The Catalin has a deep shine that makes its rich color glow and shows off exceptionally striking, deep and colorful, yellow and clear marbleizing. This radio's beautiful catalin cabinet is in perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. The radio retains its original beautifully marbleized yellow catalin trim in perfect condition also with no cracks, chip, burns or repairs. The grill cloth is original to the radio and is in incredible condition. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel. Clear dial plastic cover is a correct replacement.  Radio has small scratches/scuffs consistent with age + use of set. This Art Deco radio would make a great addition to any collection. This radio measures approximately: 9.5" wide by 5.75" 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.

Lapis-Lazuli Blue Sentinel 284-NB Catalin 'Outline' Grill Radio - Rare

Rarely Seen Blue Sentinel Catalin Radio

Stunning + Rare Catalin Sentinel 284 'Outline Grill' radio in marbleized lapis-lazuli blue (oxidized to green) with butterscotch trim. Finding an example of this radio in blue is extremely difficult as only a few exist. The original bluish-green patina on this radio is beautiful with it's strong veins of yellow with tones of blue running through it that makes this an incredible example. This set would make this radio a truly beautiful addition to any collection.This radio was made circa 1945 by The Sentinel Radio Company of Evanston, Illinois Known to collectors as 'outline grill' Sentinel, the designers surely drew inspiration from the automotive world. Along with the catalin speaker grill surround and the slant front frequency indicator, the dial glass allows for easy viewing from above the radio as well, and acts as an additional architectural touch to make an already attractive radio into a true work of art.The radio is just a stunning example of a blue catalin Sentinel model 284 that has only been lightly polished to a high gloss while preserving the great original patina. The catalin cabinet is perfect with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs and has beautiful intense marbleizing that really adds depth to the cabinet. The chunky yellow catalin grill surround and knobs are original and in great condition with no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The dial glass + back panel are original to the radio and show minimal signs of age.  The grill cloth is a correct replacement for the  original. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This radio is absolutely stunning and would make a fantastic addition to a collection.This radio measures approximately: 11" wide by 7" high by 6.25" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis appears complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.

Fire Engine Red Emerson AX-235 'Little-Miracle' Catalin Radio

Beautiful Bright Red Marbleized Emerson Little Miracle

Really Bright Red Catalin Emerson AX-235 Radio 'Little-Miracle'. Made in 1938 by Emerson Radio + Television is Emerson's first example of a small Catalin radio that also features a unique louvered insert grill. The small size of this radio combined with the great bright color and contrasting trim really makes for a stunning Art Deco radio. The beautifully marbleized + bright red cabinet has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs and is absolutely stunning. This models fragile plastic ivory grill + knobs which are usually prone to deterioration are original to the radio and in incredible condition.  Radio retains the original manufactures label on the bottom of cabinet and the often missing color-coded red back panel in great condition.  Dial plastic and decal are correct replacements. Has small scratches consistent with age and use. This radio is absolutely beautiful and would make a fantastic addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately: 8.85" wide by 5.25" high by 3.75" 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.

Fada 700 'Cloud' Radio in Yellow Catalin with Marbleized Ivory Trim

All-Original Ivory Trim Fada Model 700 'Cloud'

Rarely Seen + Beautiful Fada model 700 'Cloud' catalin radio in yellow with ivory swirled 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. It is uncommon to find a Fada model 700 in perfect condition as they are prone to damage.  The glossy yellow cabinet has no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. 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 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.

Yellow Catalin with Lapis Lazuli FADA 5F60 Radio

Beautiful Early Art Deco FADA 5F60 or 'Baby Fada' Catalin Radio

Beautiful and Early Fada 5F60 Catalin radio in faintly marbleized yellow with a beautifully marbleized lapis lazuli blue insert grill. This prewar 1936/37 is one of the earliest catalin radio models made and has a simple and distinct cabinet design. This yellow + blue example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. The lapis lazuli grill has striking white and blue marbleizing that gives it depth. This model has come to be known to collectors as the 'Baby Fada' because of its small size. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the blue trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. Catalin cabinet, insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no cracks, chips or repairs; cabinet has a mild tube burn common to this small model. Clear dial plastic cover and water-slide decal  are correct replacements. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA that would be a welcome addition to a collection. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 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.

Striking Fada 254RG 'Coloradio' Radio in Chinese Red Plaskon with Gold Trim

Beautiful Red Plaskon Fada

Rare Bright Chinese red plaskon Fada 254RG 'Coloradio' radio with gold stylized accents from the 1930's. This deco radio is one model in the line of Fada's streamlined 'Coloradios' and was offered in a choice of four color combinations with red being the most sought after. This cabinet's design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling. The radio's curved and angular front + side details of varying thickness with strong horizontal lines are reminiscent of the Art Deco architecture of the period. This radio is exceedingly hard to find and is highly sought after by both radio and Art Deco collectors.Radio is all-original and in fabulous condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio retains the original gold grill cloth and matching molded red plaskon back panel with FADA embossed. The three matching red plaskon knobs are original to this radio. Dial plastic is a correct replacement. The original Art Deco brass trim has been lightly cleaned and is in great condition with some light scratches.Radio measures approximately: 10.5" wide by 7.25" 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 SW-57 / L-56 Catalin Radio in Yellow + Tortoise

Superb Early Wrap-Around FADA SW-57 Catalin Radio

FADA SW-57 in translucent light yellow with translucent tortoise 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. 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 light yellow + tortoise catalin example is a beautiful example with great swirls of clear and lighter yellow. The glossy yellow 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. The marbleized and translucent tortoise insert grill, knobs and original yellow fluted knobs and handle are original and have no damage. The beautiful graphic dial is bright and in great condition. Radio retains a partial original paper manufacturers label affixed to the bottom. 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.

Kadette 'Classic' Radio Model K-12 in Ivory and Green Plaskon - Beautiful

Seldom Seen Kadette Deco Model

Beautiful and scarce Kadette K-12 ‘Classic’ made in 1936 by the International Radio Corporation of Ann Arbor, Michigan. This example with its ivory body and green colored top made of plaskon and a marbled green tenite grill and knobs is rather striking. Ads of the time boasted that this was the first radio made from 3 different plastics. An interesting radio that was designed to be viewed from all angles, with the back of the radio similar to the front. Their aesthetic appeal and scarcity have made these rare to find. With its heavy chassis and closed design that retained heat combined with the fragility of the plaskon cabinets, most didn't survive and the ones that surface usually have cabinet damage.  It is difficult to find an example that is in good condition. This radio is in original, untouched condition, with a beautiful and natural gloss. The ivory cabinet and green top are in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs; it's really a great example. The fragile tenite grills have some of the warp that is common to this radio’s grilles. Knobs are original to the radio and also in great condition. Cardboard bottom panel with manufacturers sticker is original to the radio and in great condition. Dial plastic and grill cloth are a correct replacements. This beautiful KADETTE has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This great radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection. Radio measures approximately 9.25" wide x 7.5" high x 6.5" 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 711 Catalin Radio 'Dip Top' in Translucent Swirled Onyx Green

Beautiful Fada 711 'Dip-Top' catalin radio in a translucent swirled 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 radio has no chips, cracks, tube burns or repairs. The ivory marbled knobs + handle are original and also free of any damage. The bright and colorful Fada sunburst dial face is also in great original condition. 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.

General Television 5A5 Bakelite Radio Black + Mustard

Additional Images General Television 5A5 Bakelite Radio Black + Mustard YellowGeneral Television 5A

Beautiful General Television Radio in glossy jet black Bakelite, with beautiful contrasting mustard yellow handle, grill, knobs, and dial face frame. Made in mid 1940's by General Television Radio Corp of Chicago, Illinois, model '5A5'. The gold face features a stunning textured deco pattern, with a red Saturn shaped plastic station indicator, beneath which "General Television" appears. The radio is in original, untouched condition, with a beautiful + natural gloss and is just a superb example of this General Television model. The Bakelite cabinet is in incredible original condition with no cracks, chips, burns, or repairs. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with light careful use. The seldom seen mustard yellow polystyrene trim has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The gold dial is original and in great condition. The dial plastic is a correct replacement. Radio retains its original cardboard back with manufacturer's information imprinted. Radio measures approximately: 8.75" Wide, 5.5" Deep, and 7" Tall to 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.

Black Swirl Addison 5 Catalin 'Courthouse' Radio - Beautiful

Nicely marbleized Addison Model 5 'Courthouse' catalin radio in dark green cabinet with yellow trim. This is a magnificent + exquisitely crafted stately Art Deco radio. Manufactured in the 1940's by ADDISON INDUSTRIES LIMITED in Toronto, Canada also known to collectors as the 'Courthouse' or 'Large' Addison. Even though this radio's color is often described as black with yellow swirl, they are in fact dark green with yellow swirls. The catalin has a deep shine, rich color, glow and also has exceptionally striking yellow and green tone marbleizing that add dimension to the radio. The radio is in original, untouched condition, and is just a stunning example of this Addison model.This beautiful and glossy example is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The five yellow vertical grill bars are original as are the three pinwheel knobs. The grill cloth is original and displays only a small amount of wear while retaining its original greenish tone. Beautiful green reverse painted dial glass is original to the radio and in great condition.  Water-slide decal is a correct replacement. This is truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. This stately radio measures approximately: 12.5" Wide by 9" High by 7" 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.

Green Plaskon Addison 2 'Waterfall' Radio - Rare Beauty

Considered to be the Rarest Color Combination

Mint Green Plaskon Addison 2 "Waterfall" radio made circa 1940 by Addison Industries Limited in Canada. Collectors consider this color combination to be the rarest. The unique styling + bold use of color 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 beauty. This particular example is a stunning radio in excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, dings, scratches, or repairs to the cabinet.  The green plaskon trim is complete and factory original to the radio and has no cracks, chips, burns or repairs. The matching green knobs are original to the set and also perfect.  This is the best example of this radio that I have seen.  Radio retains its original teal and black painted dial face and 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.

Stunning Aqua Blue Marbleized Bendix 526C Catalin Radio

Striking Example of a Bendix 526C

Incredible example of the Bendix 526C Catalin radio in a marbleized aqua blue with green and black Catalin. This Art Deco Bendix Tube Radio made circa 1946 is extremely stylish with the marbleized cabinet and contrasting black front, a color combination only found on this model catalin radio. This has to be one of the best examples that I have owned and one of only a few that is this blue. The Art Deco styling of this model is stylish and solid. The contrasting black Catalin front brings the turquoise/aqua blue, white, clear tones alive. This model radio incorporates both a unique design + construction. The swirled green catalin top + sides are molded into one U-shaped piece that fits down over the black catalin piece which forms the front and base of the radio The two rounded corner pieces that bolt onto either side of the dial are a unique feature unlike anything found on any other radio. Radio is in beautiful condition and has a beautiful gloss that shows off the vivid marbleized color. Radio has been cut/polished back to its factory original color. Cabinet and trim are in very perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Radio retains its original matching knobs, dial face and manufacturer's sticker affixed to the bottom. The back panel is a correct replacement. This radio would make for a beautiful addition to a collection. Radio measures approximately 11" Wide x 7" 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.

Rare Belletone 126 '3-Ring' Catalin Radio in Yellow + Maroon

Seldom Seen Belletone 3-Ring in a Great Color Combination

Rare + perfect Belletone (Garod) 126 '3-Ring' Catalin radio in a rich yellow with maroon trim. This radio gets it nickname from the grills intricate design of the 3 interlocking rings. The catalin cabinet has a deep shine that makes its rich color glow and shows off the striking faintly marbleized butterscotch catalin. This model radio is seldom seen in any color 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 maroon catalin 3-Ring grille, knobs and handle are original to the radio and also free of any defects. Radio retains its original grill cloth in very good condition, dial scale, back panel and manufactures paper labels affixed to the bottom of cabinet. Belletone water-slide decal is a correct replacement. This rare radio is truly a remarkable radio for a collection. 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.

Marbelized Green RCA RC-350 'Tulip-Grill' Catalin Radio

Beautiful Green RCA W-Grill Catalin Radio

Swirled small green 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-Grill" RCA model. The Brazilian onyx green catalin cabinet is 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.

Yellow with Lapis Lazuli FADA 5F60 Catalin Radio

Beautiful Early Art Deco FADA 5F60 or 'Baby Fada' Catalin Radio

Early Fada 5F60 Catalin radio in faintly marbleized yellow with a beautifully marbleized lapis lazuli blue insert grill. This prewar 1936/37 is one of the earliest catalin radio models made and has a simple and distinct cabinet design. This yellow + blue example is all-original and in great condition with a beautiful glossy finish. The lapis lazuli grill has striking white and blue marbleizing that gives it depth. This model has come to be known to collectors as the 'Baby Fada' because of its small size. The catalin cabinet retains the factory gloss, the blue trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example. Catalin cabinet, insert grill and fluted knobs are original to the radio and have no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Clear dial plastic cover and water-slide decal  are correct replacements. This beautiful FADA has been well taken care of and has very few small scratches consistent with light use. This is a great example of an all-original early FADA that would be a welcome addition to a collection. The radio measures 7.75" wide by 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.

Motorola Radio 50XC 'Circle Grille' in Warm Yellow Marbleized Catalin

Art Deco Streamline Catalin Motorola Circle-Grille Radio

This warm yellow catalin Motorola radio model 50-XC-3 'Circle-Grill' is a magnificent, exquisitely crafted Art Deco radio. Manufactured in 1940 by Motorola Radio also known to collectors as the "Circle Grille". This Motorola design is considered one of the most appealing sets of its time beautifully designed in the Art Deco Style. The catalin has a deep shine that makes its warm yellow/oatmeal color glow + show off exceptionally striking, yellow and brown marbleizing, which, makes it stand out from other Catalin radios. The details are unique with its round Catalin speaker bezel, scalloped handle, and hexagonal knobs. The cabinet features streamlined ridges that stretch around the case bringing all the elements together. The dial face is also decorated with deco numerals and sunburst designs that emanate from a red plastic dial pointer with the letter "M" cast in to it. This radio's beautiful oatmeal/light yellow catalin cabinet is in original condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns, or repairs. The radio retains its original matching catalin trim with no cracks, chips or repairs. The fabric grill cloth is original and in great condition. Radio retains the original paper manufactures label affixed to the bottom of the cabinet and cardboard back panel. Dial plastic cover is a correct replacement. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some small signs of age + careful use. This radio measures approximately: 9.5" wide by 5.75" 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.