Sparton 'Cloisonné' Model 500C Catalin Radio with Metallic Blue Front

Rare Walter Dorwin Teague Art Deco Beauty

Ref: RA722

Beautiful Blue front Sparton Cloisonné with yellow catalin cabinet. The Sparton Cloisonné model 500C radio introduced in 1939 is a veritable Art Deco masterpiece designed by Walter Dorwin Teague. Its compact housing features a colorful metallic blue cloisonné front, exquisitely trimmed with a streamline lace-work of chrome and framed with yellow catalin housing. This is the only radio designed that combines all three materials.

The marbleized butterscotch catalin cabinet is in good condition; however it does have a repaired/bonded crack on the right side of the cabinet towards the bottom edge that goes onto the bottom a little (see last photo). This can not be seen when displayed. Radio has a mild tube burn, common to this model due to size. The bright metallic blue Cloisonné front is free of any damage and chrome is great. Color coordinated grill cloth is original to the set and in great condition with only light staining. Ivory plastic knobs are correct replacements. Radio has been well taken care of and only shows some fine scratches consistent with age + use. This is a beautiful example of a radio that is seldom offered for sale. This radio would make a great addition to any radio or Art Deco collection.

This compact radio measures approximately 8" wide by 5" 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.