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Colonial 700 "Mephisto" New World Globe
(Bakelite tube novelty radio)

Colonial 700 "Mephisto" New World Globe

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Novelty Bakelite Tube Radio. This Raymond Loewy Design is highly sought after and a great addition to any collection. This example is the Brown Bakelite and it is in excellent condition. The gold lettering and outlines are in great condition. The original advertisement description: "A globe...revolving reproduction of the earth...and authentic delineation of seas, continents and cities...correct in longitude and latitude...a circling gold band with tuning knobs at the sides...and axis topped with a chronological cap for determining the world's relative time...a double-grille speaker base in keeping with the interesting and useful design...all done in heavily molded Bakelite with 22-karat gold plated metal trim. The receiver, mounted in the globe, is a five-tube super heterodyne. Its engineering features include: Automatic Volume Control, 3-Gang Condenser, Dynamic Speaker, Illuminated Sunken Dial. Built-in-aerial-no ground required." 16"H; globe diameter 8-3/4"; hexagon base, 8-1/2"W.

Colonial 700 "Mephisto" New World Globe

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Novelty Bakelite Tube Radio. This Raymond Loewy Design is highly sought after and a great addition to any collection. This example is the Brown Bakelite and it is in excellent condition. The gold lettering and outlines are in great condition. The original advertisement description: "A globe...revolving reproduction of the earth...and authentic delineation of seas, continents and cities...correct in longitude and latitude...a circling gold band with tuning knobs at the sides...and axis topped with a chronological cap for determining the world's relative time...a double-grille speaker base in keeping with the interesting and useful design...all done in heavily molded Bakelite with 22-karat gold plated metal trim. The receiver, mounted in the globe, is a five-tube super heterodyne. Its engineering features include: Automatic Volume Control, 3-Gang Condenser, Dynamic Speaker, Illuminated Sunken Dial. Built-in-aerial-no ground required." 16"H; globe diameter 8-3/4"; hexagon base, 8-1/2"W.

Sold by Lew Magrish on April 28, 2008
Listed price on date of sale - $1,799.99
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