Tom Hunt's Radio Attic

Airline 05GCB-1540 "Rudolph" (1951)
I have had a difficult time deciding to sell this favorite, but I guess it's time to kick off the holidays with this highly collectible Montgomery Wards Airline AM radio, model 05GCB-1540A. Appropriately named "Rudolph." This radio was produced in tandem with the success of the song, "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" in 1949, and the comic books in 1950... The original book was written in 1939 by Robert L May and the most recognized TV special was released in 1964. There is a dial lamp behind the nose that glows when the radio is powered on. This gem has been in my collection for many years. It is a great little four-tube radio that is better known as Rudolph radio. Back, dials, knobs, etc all appear original. The set has been electronically restored and it sounds very well with the attached factory antenna. The grille area has one 1-inch repair to one of the grille slats & it is difficult to see (prob not show in pics) but it's there. This radio displays very, very well. 7"W x 6"H x 6"D. $750.00. (1640373)

Automatic "Tom Thumb" Unknown (1938)
Here is a great looking tiny midget set from approx. 1938. Model unknown tho it looks similar to the 950 & points to same era. It is all original, including the speaker grille cloth, dial and dial cover, knobs, etc as well as little wooden ornate feet. It has been refinished nicely at some point with the Tom Thumb logo intact. This radio is made by Automatic Radio Manufacturing Co. of Boston, Mass. The company begun in 1920 and is still in business today. It is most famous for producing the Tom Thumb radios in the late thirties. I believe this little Deco model of the Tom Thumb is one of the rarest. I can find no information on this particular model, not even a picture. It plays with the antenna wire attached picking up my local stations, tho I would not call it a strong player. Automatic Radio is also well known for producing after market car radios. A first for the Radio Attic so don't miss out. a must have to complete a Tom Thumb collection. 8"W x 5-3/4"H x 4-1/4"D. $425.00. (1640347)

Crosley 506 (1937)
This is a very nice seldom seen Crosley with a beautiful multi-color back lit dial... lights up great. This a favorite of my Crosley wooden sets & is hard to part with, but the time has come (Along with others nice sets on the Attic). Wonderful five-tube radio that plays pretty well & picks up all my locals & beyond, tho the performance is not as great as I would like. Extending the antenna improves it much (supplied). I have read that may be because this model only uses three tubes for amplification. It is a Fiver & really is a beauty. Speaker, grille cloth, knobs, etc. appear to be original + metal tag intact on chassis & paper factory tag inside cabinet. The cabinet also looks very nice & has been refinished nicely at some point (not by me). Moderate sized radio that doesn't require much shelf space & would look great in most/all collections. Made in USA. 10"W x 7-1/2"H x 5-1/2"D. $325.00. (1640333)

Crosley 517 "Fiver" (1937)
The compact 1937-38 517 "Fiver" tombstones are very popular probably due to their smaller size and the famous gold mirror dial. This is a very nice example; a "Fiver" mini-tombstone is an impressive radio for its small size picking up all my locals & beyond with only a short antenna wire. The Model 517 is a five-tube, two-band (SB,SW) radio and 5-inch speaker. It has been electronically restored a few years ago when it became part of my smoke free collection and works extremely well, covering the broadcast (550-1700 KC) and Shortwave (6-15 MC). Many Crosley models used the chassis or the name "Fiver." The original knobs, speaker and chassis are present, along with what appears to be original grille cloth as well as original finish. The dial is very colorful, is backlit and has a mirror behind it which makes it "pop." The wood is simply beautiful as pics should show. Chassis is very clean and the factory sticker is inside the cabinet. Original Utah speaker & cone is perfect. Crosley Radio Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio was started by Powell Crosley, Jr. and he eventually owned the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. 12-1/2"H x 10-1/2"W x 7 1/2"D; 10 lbs. $329.00. (1640340)

Emerson 108 Mini (1936)
Pristine best describes! Here is one of the most collectible of all Emerson radios. Tiny (9-1/2" high). The 108 is now one of the most collectible of all Emersons. It is completely all-original except for its replacement polarized cord for safety. Remarkably, its beautifully marbleized brown molded Bakelite cabinet (forgive the reflections), including its original complete (also pristine). Molded Bakelite back on the set in excellent condition as well. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs...not even a smudge. Even the back & bottom are same condition. This one is quite shiny and retains its original grille cloth, dial, and knobs as well as lighted dial. The chassis has just been totally restored and rebuilt, cleaned by a professional replacing all caps, weak tubes, resistors, etc. Five-tuber with a big sound across the dial picking up all my locals + SW, tho not much on SW now days. All tubes have been tested and weak tubes replaced. This is a two-band radio with the band switch in the rear. With help from the short external antenna provided, this radio is a very strong player and is picking up all my local stations. & beyond. A really nice example of this model, and a must for any collection. This set weighs 8 pounds; 9-1/2"H x 7"W x 6"D. $329.00. (1640369)

Emerson 169 (1937)
Here is a very nice Emerson in the well designed Ingraham cabinet. Appears all original finish (except the top looks nicely refinished). The cabinet is made of walnut, with inlays of burl walnut and red inlays. Take note of those factory red inlays which make it pop. Knobs, speaker, dial, cover, etc. all appear to be originals as well. Very cool offset front with concave vertical slats & recessed dial & controls. Recent electronic restore replacing all caps plus necessary tubes & resistors. Plays very nicely picking up all my locals & beyond. Band switch on reverse side of very clean, rust-free chassis. This is a six-tuber, two-band (AM & SW) radio really performs well with great volume and tone. 14"W x 9"H x 8-1/2"D. $259.00. (1640359)

Emerson 511 "Moderne" (1947)
Here is a seldom seen Emerson model 511 "Moderne" glossy ivory Beetle Plaskon with bronze/gold marbling swirls. The clear plastic bubble dial cover floats over the gold painted metallic grille, which covers much of the front. A block of ivory Plaskon, whose back has a recess for the pilot light, anchors the dial cover to the cabinet at its top. When you turn on the radio, the illuminated block sheds a soft light over the dial, a beautiful effect. Radio has a cleverly designed molded handle on the top that also served to ventilate the set, as this set is closed on all sides and is designed to be viewed from all angles. The beautiful marbleized Beetle Plaskon cabinet is in great original condition, with no chips, major cracks, burns or repairs. The cabinet has only a slight stress crack in the dark swirls between the two original Plaskon knobs (have to look hard to find). The set retains its original metal bottom. Elevated padded feet + two factory labels. It not only looks great, but plays loud and clear across the AM dial as well. Truly an eye-catching addition to any radio collection. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 11-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D. $429.00. (1640228)

Emerson 564 "Slot Grille" (1940)
Here is a beautiful diminutive, somewhat rare Onyx Green Catalin Emerson model 564 "Slot-Grille." This is a magnificent small Art Deco radio that features a vertical slide rule, lighted dial + a series of symmetrical grille cut-outs, thus the nickname "slot grille." Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corp, out of New York, manufactured this midget Catalin radio in 1940. It has been restored & plays well, but it is Catalin & most collectors don't play them (not I). The Catalin has a beautiful gloss and is just a stunning example of this Emerson model that is highlighted by heavy mottling of reddish, yellow and lighter onyx green swirls. This beautiful set is in great condition but does have two small dings on left front edge which I have zoomed in on for your inspection. Look at other pics & notice those dings aren't that apparent (zoom makes them appear larger than they are), but they are there. There do not appear to be any other cracks, repairs or major scratches which are consistent with age + careful use. Water-slide decal is a replacement. The swirled knobs may/may not be originals but look good on the radio. A cardboard back is in place. This is sweet little radio in excellent condition. 7"W x 5"H x 3-3/4"D. $1,250.00. (1640356)

Emerson CV316 (1939)
Emerson Extraordinary! This is a very nice/rare Emerson CV316 in the coveted artsy Ingraham cabinet. What a cool design as is most Ingraham cabinets, but this one is beyond description the way it appears is that the radio is two (flat one pushed into to the oval cabinet)... really special & different from any other radio I've ever seen. The oval top nestles on the fluted flat face giving it a space age look. Hope my pics do it justice with all the angles. I don't think this has been offered on the Attic previously. Actually I cannot find much info on this particular set. It's a five-tube AM band table radio from my smoke free home/collection. It is a very strong player picking up all across the dial. Since it is from my collection, I know it was restored prior to being added to my shelves, else it would not be there�point is it is an older restore as it has been there for at least five or six years. Nice original condition, including original finish & inlays, Emerson bullet knobs, lighted dial, dial cover, factory embossed back, speaker, etc + the Ingraham factory tag on bottom of case + a stencil of the company in Philly that sold the radio...cool. I did add a new Emerson decal between knobs as is correct. Extremely clean rust free chassis. This one will not disappoint. Quite the center piece & attention getter. 11"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D. $575.00. (1640337)

Emerson EC376 (1940)
Here is one of the more rare Emersons with beautiful coveted Ingraham Cabinet. Lots of inlays, curvy wraparound grills, Burls woods/veneers. Really an eye catcher with near perfect cabinet (rated 9.5), knobs, dial, dial cover, speakers (yes, dual speakers). Appears all original finish as well as original knobs, dial, cover, speakers (2), inlays, etc. Just a beautiful specimen. Not seen very often, especially for sale. Dial light lights up brightly to further enhance this highly collectible Emerson. The Emerson decal is in perfect condition. Very clean chassis & the set sports a new embossed FYLP repro cardboard back & looks great to finish off the set. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected & is freshly restored electronically replacing all caps, out of tolerance resistors & tubes. It is a strong player & picks up all across the dial picking up all my locals & beyond clearly. A highly sought and collectable radio! Approx. 16"W x 8-3/4"H x 8"D. $450.00. (1640366)

ERLA 271-A (1931)
This rather rare radio dating from the very early thirties is an impressive ERLA (Electrical Research Laboratories, Chicago) cathedral radio with a "flat top" and a Hammond clock in the center of the speaker grille. This is a special & unusual set with its "flat top" has a rather unique look for a cathedral. I believe the grille cloth to be original as are the knobs, speaker, dial etc. The case has been nicely refinished and restored by previous owner, & plays with great sound and selectivity with a supplied short antenna. Nice clean chassis & is a seven-tuber driven by a single 45 output! The electric clock also runs, but like all clocks of the era, is not self starting. It is easy to spin the clock into work, with the spinner in the back of the set. It is held in place by retaining clips and can be easily snapped into & out of cabinet. It is a quality one made by Hammond Clock, well known for a recognizable name and quality. This is a large set & the size alone, makes for the impressive appearance, but will require proper packaging & materials. I pack very well using over-sized box & all new materials. The weight is an impressive 42 pounds. The exceptional set would be a fine addition to any collection. 19"H x 14"W x 11"D. $529.00. (1640286)

Farnsworth GT-051 (1948)
Here is a stunning, shiny, beautiful almond factory painted Bakelite, rounded corners with a finned wrap around grille...really some nice Deco lines. Stunning working & restored Farnsworth GT-51. The clean chassis, back, knobs, speaker, knobs etc. all appear original. It sports a dramatic, asymmetrical design, with deep wraparound louvers and a bullet-like profile, it's a great example of 1940s Streamline design. Neat design on both the dial and volume knob & is colorful as the dial is backlit, accenting the translucent red tipped dial pointer. An amazing radio with the original back (loop antenna) and most of three factory labels on the bottom. Difficult to obtain, very few of these are ever offered for sale, The electronics have been recently restored by previous owner, and it plays very nicely on the AM band picking up local and beyond stations. The GT-051 was manufactured by the Farnsworth Television and Radio Corporation that was founded by Philo Farnsworth, the man who is also known as the Father of Television. The company usually sold radios and televisions under the Capehart brand. The Farnsworth company was sold to International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT) in 1949, which most likely ended production of this model. The cabinet has been reused by Northern Electric in Canada for their "Midge" line of radios. 11"W x 6"H x 6"D. $239.00. (1640368)

General Electric J-80 (1932)
Here is a beautiful & coveted Gothic GE cathedral. It is an eight-tube early Super-het. I always thought the slender/tall appearance set it apart from others of that era. This one maintains original finish with that factory light contrasting toning showing very little wear (esp. for a 93 yr. old radio). The speaker cloth, floral knobs, 10-inch speaker, dial, escutcheon, etc. are all factory original as well as factory sticker. Chassis is rust-free as well. The set was recently restored, replacing all caps, tubes where needed & same for resistors that were out of tolerance. It plays very well across the dial with the short attached wire antenna. Just a very nice radio for play/display. Overall, I think it is one of the nicest examples of the GE J-80 you are likely to see. It is heavy & large, but I pack very well in new over-sized heavy duty box, using all new large bubble/padding filling all voids in box. 19"H x 14"W x 10-1/2"D. $629.00. (1640328)

Jackson-Bell 60 "Sunburst" (1930)
Here is a seldom seen West Coast, seven-tube TRF set that works well with a long wire antenna...the longer, the better which is usually the case on radios this old (93 years). I currently have approx. 10-ft (will include) and have been listening to it for an hour or so. It is an older restore, having been in my collection for 8-10 years. The cabinet is solid and was refinished when I first got it as were the electronics. The only anomaly I noticed is with the volume & tone controls are both a little sensitive or "touchy," but with a little toggling they both work good for good reception. This is called "Sunburst" for obvious reasons. This beauty has original Lansing speaker & also knobs & factory wooden back. Take note of the Jackson Bell Corp. guarantee still intact on the back (have never seen that before...neat). Also factory sticker on that very clean chassis. Jackson-Bell was a family owned business & rather interesting story whether you like the radios or not. It started in 1926 but ceased in 1935. It is written that Jackson-Bell was a marketing company and the maker was Gilfillan Brothers Radio Works, Los Angeles. 16"H x 14"W x 10"D. $429.00. (1640288)

Majestic 44B "Duo Chief" (1934)
Here is a very nice little collectible chrome grille Majestic that won't take up much room on your shelf and is a very collectable mini tombstone. This is a cool example of the Grigsby-Grunow Majestic �Duo-Chief� from 1934 (you do the math: 91 years old). It has four tubes: 6A7, 6F7, 6Z5 and 41. It has two bands: Broadcast from 535 to 1530 KC, and Short-Wave (old police band) from 1470 to 3500 KC. Both bands work fine with the attached short antenna. The electronics have been restored replacing all capacitors and out of tolerance resistors. This set plays loud and loud/clear picking up all my locals. If you like compact radios, this would be a nice addition to your collection! This is a very nice & clean set that is also a great display piece. No pitting on the perfect chrome & also a nice clean rust-free chassis. Original knobs, grille, speaker, etc. This beauty also boasts four factory tags on cabinet, speaker & 2 on chassis. It will not disappoint. 12"H x 8"W x 6"D. $379.00. (1640344)

Majestic 75 (1937)
Here is likely the most collectible tombstone Majestic ever produced, and with good reason. It has gorgeous veneers & classic design, bright green magic eye tube, dial pointer is a back lit focused light which follows the band as switched. Beautiful, ornate detailed reverse painted dial, small separate indicator dials for functions (volume, band & tone) within the gorgeous brassy one-piece escutcheon. It all adds up to just about the most beautiful tombstone ever made! This cabinet has been carefully refinished using the very finest toning and clear lacquers, producing a beautiful luster, accenting the various & unique veneers. It plays very nicely on the AM and both shortwave bands through its oversized speaker. It is a deluxe seven-tube, three band super-het chrome chassis. The cabinet is equally ornate with detailed inlays and contrasting veneers. This radio has a complete refinish with accurate replacement speaker cloth. The knobs are factory originals and specific to this model. The radio was completely repaired by my technician and is a highly sensitive receiver, thus restored inside / out & ready for play/display. 21"H x 16-1/2"W x 11-1/2"D. $759.00. (1640360)

Mirror-Tone 4F8 (1948)
Extremely Cool Midget, indeed! Here is truly "One of a Kind" due to the fact it was custom painted by Dan Sperry (customradios), the Custom Painter whose process is quite unique in that his artistic twists never disappoint nor do they ever look identical to any of his other pieces because they are all different. Here is a midget Mirror Tone he did for me a couple of years ago and the colors are dynamite as you can see. The main tones are a classic dark red/burgundy with swirled black accents. The bottom and wrap-around end are solid gloss black. It is clear coated in a premium automotive clear and buffed to a mirror like shine. The grille area is tastefully accented by silver & black swirl. Very eye catching. This tiny four-tuber has also been restored electronically and plays well picking up all my locals. I’ll let the pictures do the talking. More pics on request, but it is simply flawless IMHO. Small at 7"W x 5"H x 5"D. $375.00. (1640245)

Montclair "Midget" (1959)
Here is Pixie sized Mid Century beauty, but unknown model from unknown manufacturer other than the badge on front clearly says Montclair. My research came up with little/nothing. It is very similar to 1959 G.E. model T129 & the O.M.G.S. made in Japan. All I can say definitively it is a five-tuber with those Mid Century colors that "Rock." Turquoise & Almond with chrome brights in both knobs. It does pick up my local stations, but I would not declare it a strong performer. It appears all original including power cord, knobs, rubber feet on bottom, chassis, etc. I did pull the back off & only markings I could find said Japan. I suppose it's a hybrid. It is very light weight and has no breaks, repairs, nor major scratches. Won't take up much room on the shelf & should ship inexpensively. Only 7"W x 4-1/2"H x 3-1/2"D. $175.00. (1640355)

Motorola 53H (1953)
Here's a Motorola Atomic designed radio from 1953 in a beautiful blue/gray Bakelite case. Mid-Century at its best. It seems to be a collector's favorite. This atomic era radio is also affectionately referred to as Motorola's "dashboard" model or as some folks call it "Jetson." The cabinet retains a beautiful glossy factory gray paint (hard color to find) with only light normal wear, but does have a tight hairline on right end (see last pic) & doesn't affect the display, but it is there & priced accordingly. The knobs, dial, perfect back, "brights," etc. are all original. Great looking, clear slide-rule dial. Just an outstanding specimen. The yellow metal mesh grille is in excellent condition with no dents, dings, rust, or warping + the Motorola badge in the center of the grille. Surprisingly, this model was not designed without a tuning dial light. This model was also offered in red, blue, green and black. This set is playing very well and picking up all my local AM stations & beyond without any problem. Very clean, restored chassis. This classic early fifties five-tube radio will be a standout in any collection. You seldom see this stylish set for sale. Priced to sell fast. About 11-1/2"W (knob-to-knob, whereas only 8-1/4" across the top) x 6-1/2"H x 7"D. $210.00. (1640371)

Philco PT-61 "The Pagoda" (1940)
A beautiful, unique and rare tabletop radio. This pre-war Philco with a couple of nicknames... mostly The Pagoda & some referred to as "The Jewel Case." Its design is second to none IMHO & ever so unique. Philco sales literature calls this cabinet the "Jewel Case" - "a charming, distinctive cabinet in rare, colorful woods of Mexican Accra, Aspen, and Birchwood." This particular radio has had an older electronics restoration and cabinet refinish; plays great across the AM dial with very good sensitivity and lots of volume. Only 12,510 units were manufactured. A beautiful design that has made this model extremely popular with collectors. Original back, swirled Plaskon knobs, lighted dial, dial cover, speaker, etc. Era correct new grille cloth. Very clean chassis. Factory tags on bottom + back as you can see. The cabinet sits on a one piece solid curved wood leg base which extends approx 1" beyond ends. Ready for play/display. 12"W x 6-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D. $429.00. (1640338)

Philco PT-69 Transitone (1939)
Here is a beautifully designed trapezoid shaped Philco clock radio from my personal collection. A very neat compact case. The Sessions self-starting clock is original to the set and it operates very well. This is a five-tube, AM only. It is an older restore else it would not be on my shelf. The radio is playing very, very well, picking up all my local stations clearly. The neat compact case is finished in book matched walnut veneers with maple inlays. The case could very well be original finish with original knobs, dial covers, labels, back & likely grille cloth. It is in beautiful condition as you can see. The original back and cabinet labels are intact. You don't see these too often and as you can see this is a beauty. This classic Art Deco pre-War Philco trapezoid shaped radio was introduced in the Fall of 1939 for the 1940 model year. About 11-1/2" at bottom, 9-1/2"W at the top, 8-1/2"H, and 6"D. $349.00. (1640341)

Remler 21 "The Minuette" (1932)
Here is a great little, seldom seen, unusual looking eye catcher. The clipped corners + the ornate birch fancy designed trim really make it pop along with the dental mode "type" bottom edging. Remler was a West Coast (S.F.) radio company. This little gem is in great condition and plays very well. It has been in my collection for several years & sorry I do not recall the restoration status, but it does play very well with just the short attached antenna. Nice lighted dial, fine silk/cotton cord, large factory speaker, identifying factory stencil still very legible on chassis & very clean chassis as well. It really stands out in style/design. It will not disappoint. The radio is broadcast band only. 12-1/2"H x 10"W x 8"D. $389.00. (1640348)

Silvertone 4563 (1936)
This 1936 Silvertone features a stunning Art Deco "Wrap-around/Waterfall" design wood cabinet, which has recently been refinished. The cabinet has an attractive slanted grain across the front and side and Art Deco speaker cut-outs with era correct grille cloth. The gold dial with "ring around the globe" emblem, nice letters and numbers, clear dial glass, and Tenite escutcheon which matches the four original knobs (on/off/volume, tone, tuning, & band). The six-tube chassis has been electronically restored. The radio picks up many stations, incl. SW in evening. I have attached an antenna and will leave it with the radio. This beauty is ready for you to proudly display and listen to, but it is 88 years old, and like all antique radios is not intended for everyday, all day use. It was sold under the Sears & Roebuck brand name "Silvertone" as part of the "Sears Golden Jubilee," which offered a series of radios with different sized gold dials and styles. Rust free and extremely clean chassis. You would be hard pressed to find a nicer example. Dial is perfect and illuminates for night use. 16"W x 10"H x 9-1/4"D; 16 lbs. $329.00. (1640310)

Simplex 5Y "Goldentone" (1939)
Neat small tombstone from The Simplex Radio Co of Philadelphia & Sandusky, OH. Seldom seen 1930s Simplex radio with very little written info I could find. Model etc found on Radiomuseum. Five tubes, AM and Police bands. Very nice birch & toned cabinet. Rather small for a tombstone which makes it even more attractive for display. Most parts are original including knobs, speaker, dial, dial cover, etc. It sports new era correct grille cloth. Big beautiful lighted dial with two pilots. The radio was restored by previous owner whom I know & trust. There is an attached antenna wire that is necessary for best reception, but it does play very well picking up all my locals. Seldom seen model & almost never offered for sale . Will be expertly packed and promptly shipped upon receipt of payment. 13"H x 10"W x 5-1/2"D. $295.00. (1640362)

Stewart-Warner 07-5R5 (1939)
Here is one of the most unusual radio cabinets of the day & would bet it is Ingraham cabinet for sure. Unusual matched wrap around ends with nice burled walnut book-matched top that gives a nice contrast to the lighter walnut "wraps" & front that is dressed with the vertical slats for grill area. Nice Bullet knobs, Stewart-Warner factory decal, Very clean chassis, new clear dial cover from Mark Palmquist & nice repro back. The radio has a nice cabinet refinish by previous owner with proper toning along bottom and top bands. It is a fresh restore with new caps, resistors where needed, strong tubes checked/replaced where needed & new polarized cord for safety. Very strong player all across the dial & is an "All American Fiver." The Stewart-Warner Corp. began as the Stewart and Clark Co., and made automotive parts, particularly speedometers. In 1912, the Alemite Co. and the Warner Instrument Co. merged with Stewart, forming the Stewart-Warner Speedometer Corp. in Chicago. Radio production began in 1925. 15"W x 7"H x 7"D. $329.00. (1640370)

Stewart-Warner R-1271 "The Bond" (1934)
Here is a table tombstone set like no other... design, design, design! It is a factory named "The Bond" as was their trend. The R-1271 is a five-tube, three-band (AM,SWx3) radio. It has been professionally restored inside & out. It is a very strong player with great sensitivity. Sometimes we overuse the term "rare," but I invite you to prove me wrong on this one. They are seldom seen & never for sale. I found a magazine article that states: "The table cabinet has a blending of fine, polished woods, that will harmonize with the furnishings of any room. The top is of selected red gumwoods, the sides are of striped walnut with a quartered walnut overlay. Beautifully figured quilted maple forms the speaker grille & upper half of front panel. The lower half of the front panel is quartered walnut." I will also include the Radio Service Notes & magazine art for you reference. Simply a Cadillac of the day. It is a five-tube, three-band (AM, 2xSW) radio. A very clean chassis as you can see featuring factory speaker, parts, incl. original knobs, etc. Very nice colorful, lighted dial. The grille cloth is new replacement & era correct. Again this is a rare bird & one of Stewart-Warner's finest. Extreme styling & extremely collectible. From my smoke free collection. Make it yours. Talk of the town. 17"H x 13-1/2"W x 8"D. $750.00. (1640358)

Stewart-Warner R-1271 "The Bond" (1934)
Here is a table tombstone set like no other... ornate cabinet design! It is a factory named "The Bond" as was their trend back in the day. The R-1271 is a five-tube, three-band (AM,SWx3) radio. It has been professionally restored inside & out. It is a very strong player with great sensitivity. They are seldom seen & never for sale. I found a magazine article that states: "The table cabinet has a blending of fine, polished woods, that will harmonize with the furnishings of any room. The top is of selected red gumwoods, the sides are of striped walnut with a quartered walnut overlay. Beautifully figured quilted maple forms the speaker grille & upper half of front panel. The lower half of the front panel is quartered walnut." Simply a Cadillac of the day. A very clean chassis as you can see featuring factory speaker, parts, incl. original knobs, etc. Very nice colorful, lighted dial. The grille cloth is new replacement & era correct. This is a rare bird & one of Stewart-Warner's finest. Extreme styling & extremely collectible. From my smoke free collection. 17"H x 13-1/2"W x 8"D. $495.00. (1640372)

Stromberg-Carlson 225-H (1937)
Here is one of the most beautiful high end Art Deco tabletop radios made by Stromberg-Carlson in the early 1930s (also known a "The Tulip Grille"). Stromberg-Carlson Co. was formed in 1894 by Alfred Stromberg and Androv Carlson in Chicago, IL. The company was later purchased by Home Telephone Co. & relocated to Rochester, NY. The exquisitely wood cabinet is made of a combination of wood veneers & inlays. The cabinet is a beautiful Brazilian Rosewood with walnut, oak, and sides with maple inlay. What a brilliant use of different woods in making this very desirable radio. Also, striking is the tulip motif ebony speaker grille. The octagon shaped dial escutcheon with colorful lighted dial add to the uniqueness and beauty of the radio. Radio appears all original including knobs, dial, escutcheon, speaker, plus full factory sticker on bottom. etc. & has super clean chassis. Notice the beautiful multi-color reverse painted dial. The control knobs are wood and the radio has one broadcast and two shortwave bands. The radio was serviced by a professional tech and all internal parts including capacitors, that needs to be replaced were replaced with modern new ones. A new power cord was added. The radio is playing with great volume and sound quality. You will be proud to own this exceptional radio. Nice addition to any addition to any collection. The radio will be packed with care and insured when shipped. About 16"W x 9-1/2"H x 8-1/2"D. $429.00. (1640365)

Stromberg-Carlson 1110H (1946)
Here is a very unusual Deco designed Stromberg-Carlson that sets it aside from most radios of the day. The contoured "hump back" top cabinet and fluted wrap-around grille with great contrasting wood tones add even more pizazz. The large lighted, detailed vertical dial & brassy bezel which also surrounds the six pre-sets giving it even more of uniqueness. Notice the beautiful wood grains particularly on ends & top. Likely an Ingraham cabinet. The factory stickers on chassis + a full one on bottom of cabinet intact. This radio is a great example offering both BC and SW from a six-tube super-het chassis. It produces a great sound picking up all my local stations & beyond. All this from six tubes & 5-inch speaker. It is a fresh professional restore both physically & electronically. It is simply extra nice! Note this radio has an internal antenna, but you can also add an additional wire antenna, which is not needed in my locale, but might boost reception in remote locations. You can preset the buttons to your favorite stations for either BC or SW which is a very uncommon feature. Original knobs, dial, speaker, etc. Nice clean chassis. Also has a factory phono jack. Ready for play & display! 15-3/4"W x 9-1/4"H x 10"D. $429.00. (1640314)

Truetone D-703 (1937)
Here is an early Art Deco Pre-War Truetone tombstone whose dial & cabinet were designed to sit in upright (tombstone) position or on either side (assume for left or right handers easy tuning). This unique model was also created in Bakelite, but this is the much rarer Plaskon version which is seldom seen, much less for sale. Beautiful flawless Brass grille, Ivory Plaskon that is factory original, including knobs, grille cloth, dial, dial cover, full flawless Plaskon back, speaker, etc. including very clean chassis. The radio was restored by a professional and plays great picking up all my locals & beyond. Even the short antenna appears factory original & does allow for SW access tho there is little on that band now days. Check out that red & brass reverse painted dial which really pops when lit & makes the brass grille even look nicer. There are two very, very minor, tight stresses I should point out, but hardly noticeable. First is 1/4" tight in corner just above right corner of grille. The other is 1/2" tight just below dial toward right knob. I still rate it a 9.5 & if you know Plaskon you will likely agree. The radio has a Continental Radio five-tube chassis, and was sold in Western Auto stores under the Truetone name. A beauty that will not disappoint. Weighs approx. 12 lbs. & about 10"H x 7"W x 6"D. $379.00. (1640354)

Zenith 5-S-127 (1937)
Here we have a lovely big lighted (multi-colored) black dial Zenith from 1937. This was a banner year for the Zenith Corporation. The Art Deco style is truly a beautiful radio. This 5S127 Tombstone is a keeper! The waterfall front and the ribbed side moldings truly highlight the craftsmanship of the era. Most collectors love the big black backlit dial with the white "Z" airplane style pointer and red split-second pointer. The Zenith slogan "The Quality Goes In Before The Name Goes On" truly applies here. Fresh restore... The radio is recapped, resistors are all checked and out of tolerance resistors have been replaced. The tubes are all checked and good. This is a three-band BC+2SW radio. The cabinet has been nicely refinished. Great walnut veneers with book-matched grained top/front. Original grille cloth, speaker, dial, & "Z" knobs. It is a solid playing radio picking up all my locals & beyond with short wire antenna supplied. 19"H x 13-1/4"W x 9"D. $479.00. (1640367)

Zenith 6-D-2620 "Boomerang" (1942)
Here is a beauty with great style from my personal smoke-free collection. A very nice pre-war black dial Zenith that is sure to please most any collector. Rounded top with waterfall sides scream with unique design. Zenith engineer Kurt Emde, who designed the "Robot Dial," came up with the "Dial-Speaker" design, which Zenith patented. This chassis was used in seven different "Boomerang" models. The D-2620 is a six-tube, two-band (AM,SW), AC/DC radio. This beauty had had both electronics & cabinetry completely restored & it is ready for play & display. Great playing Zenith picking up all my locals & beyond. Very nice shinny clear coated walnut cabinet. The knobs, pushbuttons, escutcheons all appear to be originals. The perfect back is a new repro likely by FYLP. This baby will not disappoint. Approx. 13"W x 9"H x 7"D. $289.00. (1640343)

Zenith 715 (1933)
I am offering a beautiful early, rare Zenith model 715 model that would look great in most/all collections, but does have a couple of flaws. One is the shadow meter in not working & the other is radio plays well, but with a noticeable hum. Needs a wire antenna (supplied). I am pricing accordingly (way below what previous 715s have sold for). It is a beautiful specimen & sort of hate to let it go. It is an eight-tuber with nice inlays as well as elaborate scroll work on the front, beautiful wood trim, wonderful walnut and birds-eye maple veneers, waterfall scalloped top, original bezel and lighted dial scale. Chassis is very clean, grille cloth is era correct & new. Speaker is perfect, knobs are original wood. It would be a super addition to any collection, especially a Zenith collection! 20"H x 15"W x 10"D, shipping weight 30 pounds. $575.00. (1640363)

	Lexington, KY 40503
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