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_small.jpg "Admiral 985-6Y Mini Tombstone (1937)")
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Admiral 985-6Y Mini Tombstone (1937)
This early Pre-War Admiral tombstone was designed with a three-way position, beautiful ivory Plaskon cabinet. It can be placed either on its left side, right side, or upright. The cabinet is made of ivory Plaskon with a striking chrome grille, two matching bullet knobs and a separate complete Plaskon back. The case and the back are in mint condition, with no cracks or stress lines, which is very rare in this particular 80+ year old radio. The chassis has been fully restored and is playing with a full rich sound and excellent reception using just a short antenna wire. It has five tubes plus a power transformer. It's a very uncommon set and is quite heavy for only being 10"H x 7"W x 6"D. The set also retains its original speaker grille cloth. This Continental Radio set was sold by other radio retailers under the Truetone and Mantola brands. A great example of this rare model.
$289.00. (1150712)
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_small.jpg "Emerson FC-400 \"Aristocrat\" (1940)")
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Emerson FC-400 "Aristocrat" (1940)
This Emerson model FC-400 was introduced in the fall of 1940, and was styled by the well known industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. The "Aristocrat" was the brother of the "Patriot," but by no means the stepbrother, differing only in color schemes. They both became Emerson best sellers. All of these radios had Catalin cabinets, with two color grille inserts, and spring-loaded handles. This particular Aristocrat color was described by Emerson as "natural onyx," which over the years has turned into a soft light yellow with some swirling. All the Aristocrat models had brown and white grilles. This set is in just about mint condition with no cosmetic issues at all. It's all original with none of the common problems associated with this radio, like warping or shrinking of the case. A nice reproduction back is on the set. It has been checked by a professional, and is playing fine, picking up all my local AM stations, not that it matters, as I don't think you own this radio to listen to it. It's true Eye Candy. About 11"W x 7"H x 6"D.
$680.00. (1150714)
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_nr3_small.jpg "Sonora WAU-243 (1939)")
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Sonora WAU-243 (1939)
A classic Machine Age designed radio from 1939. The case is in excellent condition, with no cosmetic damage, just a few minor paint chips. The radio has been recapped and is playing well, tuning all my local AM stations clearly. The original push buttons are in great condition. The dial lamp shines up thru the large maroon top dial, indicating the station position. No other radio was ever designed quite like this Sonora. Here is the description from a Sonora sales brochure: "Sonora's special knack for quality and heads-up creative styling is dramatized in this beautiful model. You'll get a listening-lift and everlasting pleasure from that famous 'Clear as a Bell' tone. And you'll marvel at the tuning ease of this sensitive performer by fingertip touch of the smooth giant rotor dial." This model WAU-243 is an AC-DC superhet ivory Bakelite table model that sold for $29.75. It tunes the complete standard broadcast band from 535 to 1720 KC. It has a built-in "Sonorascope" loop antenna, so that no aerial or ground is needed, a 5-inch dynamic speaker, and an automatic volume control." About 10-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D.
$279.00. (1150706)
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_nr11_small.jpg "Westinghouse 501 (Canada, 1948)")
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Westinghouse 501 (Canada, 1948)
Canadian Westinghouse model 501 radio from 1948 in excellent condition. This radio was sold by Eaton's, once Canada's largest department store chain. These sets came in several pastel colors, along with walnut and black. They are three way sets, in that they can sit on either side, or on the end in an upright position, or they can be hung on a wall. This case is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips or hairline cracks. The orange "clown" nose lights up when the set is on. The chassis has been recapped, and the radio is playing fine picking up all my local AM stations clearly. The original back is on the radio, and in excellent condition. About 9"W x 5"H x 5"D.
$149.00. (1150697)
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_small.jpg "Zenith 5-S-319 \"Racetrack Dial\" (1939)")
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Zenith 5-S-319 "Racetrack Dial" (1939)
This Zenith 5-S-319 "Racetrack Dial" was introduced in the summer of 1938 for the 1939 model year. This model, and the model 5-R-317 "World's Fair" glass Rod radio, are two of the most unique and desirable Zenith radios among collectors. The 5-S-319 had an introductory price of $29.95. It has a five-tube chassis that performs much like a radio with a higher tube count due to Zenith's superior engineering. It's a two-band radio tuning the standard AM band and a short wave for the old Dick Tracy police alerts. The AM band tunes and plays all my AM stations clearly without any problems. The set has an antenna wire which I have lengthened for nice reception. The dial lamp works fine. The knobs, pointer, and pushbuttons are all original The walnut case is also in nice original condition. These sets are incredibly difficult to refinish as you almost always destroy the faux zebra stripe on the top and right front of the case. There are a few nicks and minor scratches, but for an 80 year old radio, I would say it's in excellent original condition. A very compact table radio at 13"W x 9"H x 8"D.
$590.00. (1150696)
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_nr2_small.jpg "Zenith 6-D-014 \"Consoltone\" (1942)")
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Zenith 6-D-014 "Consoltone" (1942)
A Zenith "Boomerang" design case that is attributed to Zenith's great industrial designer Robert Davol Budlong, who is credited with many of Zenith's great radios. The model was introduced in early 1942, but the USA had just entered into WWII, and Zenith suspended all domestic radio production. It reappeared on dealer shelves in 1946 right after the end of the war. It's a six-tube superhet chassis covering the AM band. It has been checked by a professional, and plays fine, picking up all my local AM stations, and many distant stations at night. The case is in great cosmetic condition with no cracks, chips or other cosmetic issues. The handle is in perfect shape. It even has its original back on the case. This is a really nice example of this model Zenith. About 12"W x 8"H x 6"D.
$162.00. (1150713)
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Automatic "Tom Thumb" Portable (1947)
The Automatic Radio Manufacturing Co. of Boston, MA, famous for the "Tom Thumb" series of radios, started business in the 1920's and manufactured radios into the 1950's. Automatic made all sorts of radios from wood, to Bakelite and two models made of Catalin. The "Tom Thumb" name fits perfectly, as radios made by the company are some of the smallest radios ever made. This vertical portable set is a classic example. It has a wooden case covered in imitation reptile leatherette with brown Tenite trim. The chassis is a four-tuber and can be operated on AC or battery power. It has a cool place in the back door to store the AC cord when not in use. The case is in good used condition, with no major cosmetic flaws. The leather handle on the top is in good condition, and the front and back latches work fine. Unlike many of these vertical sets that start playing when the front door is opened, this model has an on/off switch. The radio is playing clearly on AC, picking up all my local AM stations without any problem. It has not been tested on battery, as batteries for this set are expensive But remember it is just a four tuber. 8-1/2"H x 4-1/2"W x 4-1/2"D.
$96.00. (1150710)
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Zenith 6-D-015-ZW "Consoltone" (1946)
A classically designed Zenith radio with a crescent dial produced right after the end of WWII, when the company restarted commercial production. The ivory plastic case is in excellent condition with no significant cosmetic issues. There is a faint 1/4" line on the back left edge, hard to see and no distraction at all. The contrasting black handle retracts when not in use. The cases on these models often have damage from carrying the radio by the handle, never a good idea. This model came in brown Bakelite and ivory plastic. The dial light really streams out lighting up the room in the ivory plastic model. The red indicator light is bright when the radio is on. The brass metal front fascia plate is in great shape and shiny, no pitting. This is a six-tube chassis, so it plays nicely, picking up all my local AM stations clearly, and some distant stations at night. The knobs are original, and he case has a nice original back, which are almost always missing. About 12-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 5-1/2"D.
$129.00. (1150708)
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Zenith 6-D-525 (1941)
A beautiful classic pre-War black dial Zenith in a solid walnut case, one of only a few cases the Ingraham Cabinet Company made for Zenith. The case has been completely refinished with hand rubbed toning lacquers, and looks absolutely fantastic. The radio has a unique design where tube heat is released through slats in the case. The chassis has been gone over by a pro, and all tubes, resistors and capacitors that required changing were changed out. The radio is playing fine, picking up all my local AM stations. It has its original "Z" knobs and "Z" dial pointer. The case also has a nice Retro-Tronics brand new back. A very nice black dial Zenith produced before Zenith switched over to WW-II production. About 11-1/2"W x 7"H x 6-1/2"D.
$179.00. (1150711)
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_small_sold.jpg "Automatic \"Tom Thumb\" Portable (1947)")
_small_sold.jpg "Zenith 6-D-015-ZW \"Consoltone\" (1946)")
_nr28_small_sold.jpg "Zenith 6-D-525 (1941)")