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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.
Was $289.00, now $219.00. (1150712)
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Philco 41-226 "Sled" (1941)
This attractive and very collectible pre-War Philco table radio, nicknamed the "Sled" for obvious reasons, was introduced in the summer of 1940 for the 1941 season. Its introductory selling price was $27.50. The cabinet is in beautiful condition with its matched walnut veneer and gorgeous wood inlays. There are no splits or lifting in the veneer. The Tenite escutcheons on these sets usually have some warpage, but the escutcheon on this set is in about the best condition I have seen. A beautiful brass Art Deco escutcheon surrounds the pushbuttons with station tabs. This Philco is a six-tube super-het and covers the standard broadcast and the old police and aviation short-wave band. The push button on/off switch has been replaced with a standard on/off switch with the volume knob, as the old push button mechanisms usually failed over time. The radio has been recapped and is playing very well, picking up all my local AM stations with no filter hum, not much to pick up on the police and aviation band anymore. The backs are usually always missing, but this radio has its original. About 13"W x 8"H x 6-1/2"D.
$182.00. (1150740)
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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.
Was $279.00, now $219.00. (1150706)
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Coronado 43-8190 "Racetrack" (1947)
An ivory Plaskon Coronado "Racetrack" portable from 1947 in excellent condition. Coronado was a house brand sold by Gamble-Skogmo department stores, headquartered in St. Louis Park, MN. Gamble-Skogmo contracted with several other radio manufacturers such as Belmont and Wells-Gardner to furnish radios bearing their name. The radio is working fine and playing clearly, receiving all my AM stations. This is a highly collectable radio in a Plaskon case and blue Polystyrene knobs, racetrack dial and handle. The trim is often mistaken for Catalin. The cases came in ivory Plaskon and ivory painted versions. The Plaskon case is extremely hard to find without any damage. There is an orange button in the center which lights up when the radio is on. It has its label on the bottom, and also has its original back, usually always missing. Very small portable at 9"W x 7-1/2"H x 5-1/2"D.
$295.00. (1150739)
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Emerson 540A "Emersonette" (1947)
Post-War Emerson midget in a beautiful pistachio green professionally painted case. Super Christmas color! The case is in excellent cosmetic condition. No repairs were necessary as it was in perfect condition. The black midget knobs are original, and the case has its original back in excellent condition. The radio has been recapped, gone completely thru by a professional, and is playing great, picking up all my local AM stations clearly. Here is a description from a 1947 ad for the radio: "Emerson Radio Model 540. World's Smallest AC-DC Superheterodyne. Alnico 5 Permanent Magnetic Dynamic Speaker, Built-In Super Loop, Automatic Volume Control, Many Other Advance 'Big-Set' Features." This is an also identical alternative to the green Plaskon set, usually always damaged and priced through the roof! A super holiday gift for your favorite collector. About 6-1/2"W x 4-3/4"H x 3-1/4"D.
$176.00. (1150741)
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Emerson 724 Series D Clock Radio (1953)
Cute midget sized Retro Emerson clock radio in spectacular condition and color. No cosmetic issues, no cracks, no chips, no hairline cracks. This case is beautiful Christmas red Plaskon, not painted. The model came in several colors, and is a very hard radio to find in this bright red color and without any damage. The clock works quietly, keeping good time, and the radio is playing very well picking up all my local AM stations clearly, and many distant stations at night. The chassis has been checked by a pro, and all items needing changing were replaced. The coolest feature of this set is the dial pointer. The dial light is directed into the dial pointer as a lighted spot, and the spot moves around the dial as you tune different stations. Very ingenious. Also midget sized at about 7-1/4"W x 6"H x 5-1/2"D.
$189.00. (1150742)
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RCA 66X8 Catalin (1946)
Beautiful RCA 1946 oxblood red 66X8 Catalin radio. This radio has the distinction of being the largest Catalin radio ever manufactured. The good news is that RCA engineers recognized all the problems of previous Catalin cabinets, like shrinking and cracking, so they made this case especially thick. The oxblood red swirled Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of yellow and orange that add depth to an already stunning radio. It is affectionately known among collectors as the RCA "Tuna Boat," although I think the "Queen Mary" would have been a better nickname! The radio cabinet has a super nice gloss to it. The cabinet is in superb condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The three knobs are original to the radio. The back is a perfect replacement, even in the original red color. It also retains the original glass dial and manufacturers sticker on the bottom. The chassis has been checked by a professional and the radio is picking up all my local AM stations clearly. It does have a short wave band, but not much to pick up. The size is about 15"L x 9"H x 7"D.
$575.00. (1150737)
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Truetone D-2611 (1946)
This set is really a must have in any radio collection, a 1946 post-War Truetone in original condition. These radios were originally sold in Western Auto Stores. It has a beautiful large colorful dial and undamaged dial cover. The "Truetone" name is illuminated when the radio is turned on. The ivory painted case is original, and is in excellent condition. It has its original metal back cover, knobs, and the complete original labels are on the bottom. The chassis has been restored, and the radio is playing very well picking up all my local AM stations clearly. This radio exhibits an Art Deco design much earlier than its 1946 date. Almost midget sized at about 10-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D.
$169.00. (1150738)
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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.
$469.00. (1150696)
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_nr2_small.jpg "Philco 41-226 \"Sled\" (1941)")
_nr2_small_sold.jpg "Coronado 43-8190 \"Racetrack\" (1947)")
_nr5_small_sold.jpg "Emerson 540A \"Emersonette\" (1947)")
_nr3_small_sold.jpg "Emerson 724 Series D Clock Radio (1953)")
_small_sold.jpg "RCA 66X8 Catalin (1946)")
_nr4_small_sold.jpg "Truetone D-2611 (1946)")
_small_sold.jpg "Zenith 5-S-319 \"Racetrack Dial\" (1939)")