Greg Van Beek's Nostalgia Radio Attic

Belmont 6-D-111 "Rabbit" (1946)
The classic Art Deco inspired radio dubbed the "Rabbit" was so popular it was reproduced in the 1980's...with a cassette player! This is an original 1946 example. Six-tube AM reception with large loop antenna. Plays loud and strong across the dial. The chassis has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, resistors replaced as needed, micas replaced as needed. Crumbling wire replaced. New Volume control, strong tested set of tubes, new line cord. Crack free natural finish cabinet with bold marble swirl pattern. Molded white knobs and pushbuttons. Has 3.5mm aux cord to play your own content in addition to AM reception. 12-1/2"W x 7-1/4"H x 7"D. $185.00. (1790364)

Corona 209 Bullet (1938)
Yes, long before the name became associated with a global pandemic there was a radio brand named Corona! It has been in my own personal collection for several years and it's time to let someone else enjoy it. This set has a beautiful multi color large round dial that really makes this set pop in a dark room. Receives AM and short wave. The long wire antenna needs to be attached to an external antenna to receive stations or use the 3.5mm aux cord to play your own content through the radio. The chassis has a strong tested set of tubes, it has been recapped, controls cleaned/lubricated, new line cord installed. Cabinet has been completely refinished using spray toners and topped off with a light coat of clear enamel for durability and sheen. 18-1/2"W x 9"H x 9-1/2"D. $249.00. (1790365)

Croydon 549 (1937)
A rare brand, this five-tube, two-band set has many unique features. Among them, the smallest power transformer I've ever encountered on a radio chassis! I thought at first it was a choke or audio output transformer. It also features an unusual tube line up, including a 1-V rectifier! Features a small, yet elegantly designed cabinet with a bold large silver foil airplane dial surrounded by a polished escutcheon. Wood knobs and new grille cloth compliment the totally refinished cabinet, done with spray toners and topped with a clear spray of enamel for sheen and durability. There is some age-related crazing on the dial face but it does not detract from the overall appearance. All the graphics are intact. The chassis has been gone through with all new wax and filter capacitors, resistors changed as needed, a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord. The controls were cleaned and lubricated to make them move smoothly again. Requires its long wire to be attached to an external antenna source to receive stations. This is one of those circuits where the antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in. There is no AVC, so you have to adjust the volume as you tune. As such, my standard add-on 3.5mm cord could not be installed on this unit. 17-1/4"W x 10"H x 7"D. $229.00. (1790367)

ON SALE
until
June 26

Emerson 870-B (1957)
Classy and compact, this mid-century modern Emerson really pops with its tri-tone cabinet, in cotton candy pink & black with white knobs. The all-American Five chassis plays strong with its built-in loop antenna, receiving all of my local stations. It has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated. Paint has a few minor blemishes here and there but overall it is very nice and sure to be a focal point where ever it is displayed. Original white plastic molded knobs, plus original back cover is intact. Note: This set does not feature a 3.5mm aux cord. Compact at 8"W x 5-1/4"H x 5-1/4"D. Was $149.00, now $119.00. (1790357)

ON SALE
until
June 26

Mirror-Tone Deluxe 830 (1950)
Mirror-Tone was one of a few brands sold by John Meck Industries. This particular model was manufactured for Monarch Sales Co. of Chicago, IL. Just a basic four-tube TRF but this one plays surprisingly strong with just its attached long wire antenna draped out behind it. It has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated. Originally painted white, it was repainted in a rich Maui Blue enamel with a few minor blemishes but overall it looks amazing. Original white plastic molded knobs, plus original back cover is intact. Because of the primitive TRF circuit design, this set does not feature a 3.5mm aux cord. Compact at 8"W x 5-1/4"H x 5-1/4"D. Was $149.00, now $119.00. (1790358)

Olson RA-341 Radio/Intercom w/Original Box (1961)
This is an amazing find. Appears to be brand new, stored in its original box for the last 64 years! If it was used, it was used very little. A compact five-tube radio with a 3.5mm port in the back cover that could be used with an intercom speaker or microphone. The natural finish white plastic cabinet is beautiful, about as pristine as can be. All of the screws and gold anodized knob inserts look brand new! Even the label with the schematic on the bottom side is pristine. This is a first-time listing on Radio Attic and you'd be hard pressed to find a nicer example. The radio plays strong and receives all of my local stations. Nothing was replaced to preserve its originality and "new" status. The white line cord looks like new too! Step back in time to 1961 and purchase a brand-new radio! Only 7-1/4"W x 4-1/4"H x 4-1/4"D. $119.00. (1790372)

Philco 610 "Big Bullet" (1936)
Debut of the Art Deco styled rounded "bullet" shaped cabinet. Radio receives AM broadcast and two short wave bands. It was serviced with new filter and paper caps. Resistors checked, new line cord, new volume control. Cabinet was completely refinished with toners & topped with a spray of clear enamel. New correct grille cloth and repro dial scale. Radio plays loud and strong across the dial with a long wire antenna or use the 3.5mm cord to play your own content. 20-1/2"W x 11-1/4"H x 9"D. $249.00. (1790366)

RCA 9X641 (1949)
Exceptionally clean six-tube RCA "golden throat." Cabinet is all original natural finish and crack free. Original knobs are in nice condition, usually they're hopelessly cracked or warped. Nice clear dial glass and graphics. Original back cover is intact with a powerful loop antenna attached. Receives all of my local stations with ease. Clean chassis that has been recapped and populated with a strong tested set of tubes. Just a nice basic, sleek lined mid-century modern table model. It has a built in RCA jack for a phono input or to stream your audio device through it. 12-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H x 8"D. $129.00. (1790371)

RCA 26X4 (1941)
This six-tube, AM/SW RCA Victor has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated. It plays loud and clear across the AM band with its built-in loop antenna, easily receiving all of my local stations. SW more active at night. 3.5mm cord installed for more listening options, and it also has a built in RCA jack with its own separate position on the band switch (it's a busy band switch too, with two tone positions, a push-button preset position, AM, Shortwave and one for phono (RCA jack). Cabinet was completely refinished using multiple spray toners and topped off with a light spray of clear enamel for durability and sheen. There is a small wood chip on the bottom rear edge of the cabinet that doesn't detract from the overall aesthetics. 15"W x 9-1/2"H x 7-1/2"D. $139.00. (1790375)

RCA 96T2 (1938)
First time on Radio Attic for this six-tube, AM/SW mini tombstone style RCA. All electrolytic and paper caps have been replaced, tubes tested strong, controls were cleaned and lubricated. New extra-long line cord. It receives all of my local stations with a long wire attached or use the built in RCA jack on the back of the chassis to play your own audio content. Has a bank of push-button presets, with the left-hand button designated for the aux RCA jack and the right-hand button needing to be depressed for dial tuning. The cabinet was not in very good shape, with several gouges and missing pieces of veneer along the right-side radiused front corner. New veneer was feathered in as best as could be but is far from perfect. The entire cabinet was refinished using spray toners and topped with a spray of clear enamel for durability. It doesn't show up too well in the photos, but it has a very pretty light green backlit dial that really pops in a dark room. 15"W x 12-1/2"H x 9-3/4"D. $179.00. (1790370)

Silvertone 4403 (1937)
1937 was the halcyon year for Sears' Silvertone line of radios. That year they produced some of the most unique and stylish radios of the entire decade. This six-tube set is one of them, with its trademark bold golden airplane dial and Art Deco inspired cabinetry. All electrolytic and paper caps have been replaced, out of tolerance resistor replaced, tubes tested strong, controls were cleaned and lubricated. New line cord. The cabinet was refinished using various toners and looks very nice. Brand new exact original Silvertone pattern grille cloth. The radio receives all of my local stations with a long wire antenna attached or use the aux 3.5mm cord to play your own content through the radio. 16-1/2"W x 10"H x 9-1/2"D. $229.00. (1790368)

Stewart-Warner 03-6J1 (1939)
First time on Radio Attic for this Bakelite cabinet, six-tube + Ballast, AM/SW Tombstone. Originally molded in a natural dark finish, there were a couple of cracks that were repaired and reinforced necessitating a fresh enamel paint scheme of chocolate brown and caramel. Knobs and pushbuttons are natural finish, and the original back cover with the "Magic Antenna" attached is still in nice shape. Receives all of my local stations with that powerful loop antenna, or use the attached 3.5mm aux cord to play your own content. The chassis was completely recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. 13"W x 13"H x 8-1/2"D. $199.00. (1790373)

Westinghouse WR166LW (1939)
This is an exceptionally compact, streamline Moderne style five-tube Westinghouse with a very cool lighted dial ring that turns at a different rate of speed than the tuning knob for much more precise and accurate vernier tuning. The crack free natural finish cabinet features a nice marble swirl pattern. The radio has been totally recapped, controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. New line cord and aux 3.5mm cord attached for playing your own content through the radio. It receives all of my local stations with its built-into the back cover (egg crate style) loop antenna. Only 8-3/4"W x 5-1/4"H x 6-1/2"D. $159.00. (1790374)

Zenith 6-S-527 (1941)
Classic pre-war six-tube Zenith. Receives AM & shortwave. It has been recapped, Tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays well, receiving my strong local stations with the Zenith Wave Magnet antenna. Cabinet was completely refinished with toners & topped with a spray of clear enamel. Note the metal Zenith embossed pre-set trimmer control cover located under the pushbutton bank is missing and was replaced with a computer created cardstock cover using the original logo. It was so convincing I didn't notice it until I disassembled the cabinet! There are four station preset buttons however the latching mechanism for them is worn and despite adding more spring tension to try to compensate, the buttons still stick. So it is not advisable to use the push buttons. The fifth button on the right side must be pushed in for dial tuning. My usual 3.5mm aux cord could not be added on this set due to circuit design. 15-1/2"W x 8-3/4"H x 8"D. $199.00. (1790369)


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