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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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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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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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Zenith 6-D-614 (1942)
This 1942 Zenith is one of the classic pre-War Zenith designs before the company switched over to military production. This set was designed by Robert Davol Budlong, Zenith's most prolific designer. This Budlong design is known to current generations as the "Darth Vader radio." An undamaged Bakelite case in perfect condition. No cracks, chips or hairline cracks, and no repairs. Nice contrasting peanut butter colored knobs give this set instant appeal. This six-tube chassis has been checked by a pro, and the set plays clearly picking up all my local AM stations during the day, and many distant stations at night with an internal loop antenna. It has dual dial lamps. The back is a brand new Retro-Tronics replacement. About 11"W x 7-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D.
$184.00. (1150731)
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Crosley 11-119U "Serenader" (1951)
1951 Crosley left-hand Bullseye in beautiful pastel blue. The paint is original. The radio is undamaged with no cracks, hairlines or repairs. It has a beautiful blue case with just a couple of minuscule paint chips. The radio has been recapped and is playing very well, picking up all my local AM stations clearly. It has its original back, cord and label in place. A super nice Crosley, left handed brother of the center bullseye. Small at about 9"W x 5-1/2"H x 6"D.
$179.00. (1150724)
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Crosley D-25 MN Clock Radio (1953)
This Crosley "Buick Front" color radio is a Retro icon from the 1950's and is in really nice condition. "MN" stands for the maroon colored version. The three maroon color coordinated clock knobs are in place and the clock is working fine, keeping decent time. The brass colored escutcheons on the clock and radio dial have very little wear. Usually these pieces are in pretty bad shape with tarnish. The radio is working well and playing all my local AM stations clearly. There are no cracks, chips or hairline cracks, only a few minor light scratches. The original back is present and the label on the bottom. The size is about 13"W x 7-1/2"H x 7"D. A nice color radio.
$224.95. (1150726)
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Crosley E-15 BE "Buick Front" (1953)
This Crosley "Coloradio" was part of a product line named to highlight the wide range of colors it was offered. This is a beautiful completely restored dark blue 1953 Retro Crosley radio with a design that was influenced by classic contemporary automotive styling. The radio is playing fine, picking up all my local AM stations clearly, and even distant stations late at night. The knobs are original, as well as the back and cord, and all are in excellent condition. These Crosley radios usually have badly tarnished metal trim pieces. The metal trim pieces on this set are in excellent condition for a radio over 65 years old. This is an excellent example of a radio that is an icon of the early 1950's, in a beautiful completely restored case. There were no cracks or cosmetic damage before restoration. It originally sold for $39.95. About 12"W x 7"H x 7"D.
$199.00. (1150727)
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DeWald A-502 Catalin "Step Top" (1946)
Catalin eye candy in a rare and beautiful butterscotch cabinet and marbleized brown insert grille, manufactured by DeWald Radio Manufacturing Corp of New York. The "Step-Top" name given to the radio is a result of the shoulders on the right and left of the top. Many descriptions of this radio describe it with a 1938-1939 date, while other experts attribute it to 1946. I tend to think it is was a post-War model, as FADA and DeWald were the two companies most active in Catalin radio production after 1945. The butterscotch Catalin cabinet has beautiful rich color. It's is in original condition, and is a super example of this model. This beautiful case is in great condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs, about as close to mint condition you can get. The butterscotch pinwheel knobs and insert grille are original to the radio and are perfect. The DeWald dial glass is in great condition, and the cardboard back panel and part of the model sticker are still present. The chassis has been completely checked by a professional, and the radio is playing clearly; the dial lamp is also working. Truly a remarkable radio in excellent condition. About 10"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D.
$524.00. (1150728)
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Philco PT-61 "Pagoda" (1939)
This pre-War Philco model PT-61 "Pagoda" or "Jewel Case" is one of most beautiful radios ever designed. It was introduced late in 1939 for Philco's 1939/1940 model year. According to the original print advertising for the radio, the cabinet featured colorful veneers of "figured Aspen for the upper half, Birch for the curved base and rare Mexican Accra wood for the lower half." The chassis has been completely checked by a professional and the radio plays nicely, picking up all my local AM stations. The dial light works fine, and the swirled original knobs add a nice touch. And a perfect Retro-Tronics back is on the set. About 10"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D. The bottom legs add about an inch on each side. Domestic shipping included in this price!
$299.00. (1150732)
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Zenith 6-D-311 (1939)
The year 1939 produced some beautiful radio case designs, but none better than this Zenith tabletop set, which is an icon of the Art Deco period. It was designed by Robert Budlong, one of Zenith's most prolific radio engineers. This beautiful completely original Bakelite set with its streamline shape was described as a Franciscan Brown color and originally sold for $14.95. The case is in really nice condition, with no cosmetic issues like chips, cracks or hairline cracks. It plays fine with just a short antenna wire, but even better with a link to an external antenna, as this model did not have a loop antenna. The dial lamp works fine and the beautiful gold dial really lights up. It has a nice Retro-Tronics back on the set, styled as the original. About 10-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 7"D.
$224.00. (1150729)
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Zenith 7-H-822 "Triumph" AM/FM (1949)
This great post-War Zenith radio is wonderful to listen to, because you can tune in both AM and FM broadcasting stations. This model was an early Zenith entry into both AM and FM bandwidths. These early diagonal dial Zenith sets are difficult to find with the brass Zenith eagle emblem still on the case. This beautiful brown Bakelite case has no chips, cracks or hairlines. The set is playing well on both AM and FM. Three front knobs for off/on, band, and tuning. A great part of Zenith history and unique case design, as well as a great set to hear a wide variety of programming. One of my favorite models and at a a sales price of $49.95, not a cheap radio! About 12"W x 7"H x 6-1/2"D.
$134.95. (1150725)
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Zenith K412-Y "Owl Eyes" Portable (1953)
Very tiny 1953 Zenith portable commonly referred to as the "Owl Eyes" for obvious reasons. This radio is in perfect condition with no cosmetic issues like chips, cracks or hairline cracks. The handle isn't broken, a common occurrence on this radio, and the "Zenith" lettering on the handle is also in super original condition. The metal inserts are still inside the knobs. The radio comes with its special cord, and is playing strongly and clearly, picking up all my local AM stations without any problem. The chassis has been checked completely by a pro. It's a four-tube set with the antenna built right into the handle. "Zenith:" the quality goes in before the name goes on! Very cute and very small! About 6-1/2"W x 4-1/2"H x 4"D.
$194.00. (1150730)
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_nr3_small.jpg "Sonora WAU-243 (1939)")
_small.jpg "Zenith 5-S-319 \"Racetrack Dial\" (1939)")
_nr8_small.jpg "Zenith 6-D-614 (1942)")
_nr3_small_sold.jpg "Crosley 11-119U \"Serenader\" (1951)")
_nr4_small_sold.jpg "Crosley D-25 MN Clock Radio (1953)")
_small_sold.jpg "Crosley E-15 BE \"Buick Front\" (1953)")
_small_sold.jpg "DeWald A-502 Catalin \"Step Top\" (1946)")
_nr3_small_sold.jpg "Philco PT-61 \"Pagoda\" (1939)")
_nr15_small_sold.jpg "Zenith 6-D-311 (1939)")
_nr2_small_sold.jpg "Zenith 7-H-822 \"Triumph\" AM/FM (1949)")
_small_sold.jpg "Zenith K412-Y \"Owl Eyes\" Portable (1953)")