Larry Wyrick's Antique Attic

Amico "Lady Bug" (1970s)
The radio is British design made in Hong Kong. It plays local A.M. stations in my area with volume on max. The tuning and volume knobs represent the eyes and have blue pupils and lines radiating to the edges. When the volume control knob is turned, the wings rise as the volume increases. There is a 6 in. long carrying strap. The radio is in very good vintage condition with normal wear. A 9V battery is required (not included). 4-5/8"W x 3"W x 1-3/4"H. $59.00. (1800001)

Bendix 526A (1946)
This is a beautiful brown Bakelite AM radio from 1946. Cabinet is in good condition with nicely swirled knobs. It has a few surface scratches and there is a light band across the top that is not a scratch because it is smooth. The radio is a great looking Deco design set with rounded sides, standout front grille work and curved lighted dial face. Built in hand hold. It picks up a few stations and noise. Ready for restoration or display. 11"W x 7-1/2"H x 8"D. Weight 7.4 pounds. $100.00. (1800015)

Benrus 10B Clock Radio (1955)
The AM tube radio and clock work. I get a few local stations on the built-in antenna with static between stations. This Benrus has a heavy (6.6#) brushed brass case with a beveled glass front. It is in beautiful cosmetic condition with minor scratches on the case and none on the glass. The bottom looks great with nice rubber feet. There is a volume knob on the left and a tuning dial knob on the right. The 3D letters "BENRUS" inside the glass cover are classy. The original back and knobs are in place. It is super clean and ready to display and enjoy. Selling as acquired. Restoration status unknown. 7-1/2"W x 6"H x 4"D. $75.00. (1800013)

Emerson 540A (1947)
Dark walnut glossy Bakelite color with nice marbled pattern. Case has a crack on the left side and a small chip on the bottom left front rim. It plays on and off so I am selling for Display or restoration. It displays beautifully. It has nice bullet knobs. Plays AM only. 6-1/2"W x 4-3/4"H x 3-1/4"D. $79.00. (1800027)

General Electric 423 (1951)
Restoration status unknown. Displays well. Nice ivory and gold trim plastic cabinet. Neat dial with traveling dial light that follows pointer. Plays AM stations but volume control is noisy when moved. Gold General Electric on front. Case has some hardly noticeable scratches on top and sides (not bad for 70 years). Clear dial cover has some tiny, clear dots on front (hard to see). 14"W x 8"H x 8"D. $130.00. (1800030)

IDA Radio (1947)
IDA five-tube vintage small AM radio. This cute little radio is dark brown plastic with white plastic louvered speaker cover and dial front. Nice cosmetic condition. Minor scratches outside, dial numbers are perfect, clean inside. Schematic on the back. Plays local AM stations. 7-1/8"W x 4"H x 4"D. $30.00. (1800006)

Isis "Radio" (1970s)
Rare vintage pop art novelty transistor radio with the 3D letters "RADIO" advertising "Radio Gets Results." Made by Isis in Hong Kong. White plastic radio with red fronts. Good working order receiving both AM & FM. There is an AM FM switch and a plugin for external AC. It has a telescoping antenna which folds neatly in the back. Runs on a 9-volt battery (not included). Great cosmetic condition. No cracks, or chips. 10"W x 3"H x 2-1/2"D. $79.95. (1800014)

Lafayette JS-2 (1951?)
This radio is very hard to find. The Deco ivory Plaskon case is in amazing condition with only a few flea bites on edges and scratches on the bottom side base. It has a metal grille and a lighted dial. The dial face is beautiful. The plastic cover has shrunken some but still works. It has eight tubes and is an AM, FM receiver. The schematic is on the bottom and the back is missing. The radio powers up but plays mostly static. Selling as acquired for display or restoration. 14-1/4"W x 8-3/4"H x 6-1/2"D; 10.8 pounds. $160.00. (1800018)

Mickey and Minnie Tunes Radio
This colorful transistor radio features hollow rubber figures of Mickey and Minnie mouse leaning on a plastic sign marked Music City. The base containing the radio is marked "Mickey and Minnie Tunes Radio." The back is marked "The Walt Disney Company." It takes one 9V battery (not included). The battery compartment is marked "Made in China." This radio is super clean and plays local AM stations. It is in remarkable vintage condition. 7"W x 7"H x 5"D; weight 1 pound. $59.00. (1800003)

Nordmende Condor Portable (1962)
This is a beautiful, portable radio made in Western Germany. It has a well-made laminated wood case covered in tan, faux leather. It has a few marks on the back and a very small piece of cover on a back corner. Perfect working handle and telescoping antenna. The shiny metal grille and dial are so nice. The grille has raised "Condor" and "Nordmende" letters. The dial is so smooth. It has "MW" and "FM" push buttons. There is a metal label on the back "Made in Western Germany." Requires six C-cell batteries (not included). I received one station on FM. Restoration status unknown. Nice display piece. $100.00. (1800026)

On The Air OTA-70 Microphone Radio
AM/FM radio works. It is modeled after a 1924-style broadcast announcer’' microphone. Sign lights up when power is "On." "On The Hour" sign is front and back. Volume, frequency, and tuning selection controls are on the side. Requires four "AA" batteries (not included). There is a connection for 6VDC. Near mint condition. The base has an antenna which is folded inside an open compartment. Base is 5"W, unit is 12-1/2"H. $79.95. (1800002)

Philco 48-225 (1948)
This is Philco Transitone radio was made of maroon (not painted) polystyrene. It is in great cosmetic condition and it has no chips, cracks, or hairlines - just a few hardly noticeable, slight surface scratches. It picks up my local AM stations with some static. It has the original two-color illuminated dial, dial glass, gold lacquer grille, knobs, and bottom label. The back is missing. This piece displays beautifully. The restoration status is unknown. About 10-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 5-3/4"D. $175.00. (1800012)

RCA 75X11 (1948)
Dark maroon Bakelite five-tube AM radio from 1948. Cabinet and brass trim original and in excellent vintage condition with minor wear around tuning knobs. It loads from the bottom and is surrounded by Bakelite. The radio plays static. This is a great set for restoration and displays beautifully as is. 10"W x 8"H x 7-1/2"D. $110.00. (1800019)

Sentinel 329 (1948)
A great little Deco Bakelite Sentinel with factory ivory paint (with some very small spots needing touch up). It has a glossy ivory finish. Restoration status unknown but it does play AM broadcast stations well. Original five-tube layout is on the bottom. Notice the Deco pointer and Deco letters. 7-3/4"W x 5-1/2"H x 5"D. Shipping $20. $100.00. (1800031)

Silvertone 9000 (1949)
Small AM broadcast five-tube Radio. Restoration status unknown but plays well as-is. Nice shiny case with only a few scratches. Dark, maroon/brown plastic case. Nice dial with recessed gold numbers. Light wear on raised "Silvertone" letters. Good back cover. 8-3/4"W x 5-3/4"H x 5-3/4"D. Shipping $20. $85.00. (1800032)

Trav-Ler 5027 (1947)
This is a three-way portable Superheterodyne AM radio. Uses AC/DC or two "D" size batteries. One battery connection inside needs a terminal repaired. AC works playing local AM stations with static. It has a white plastic louvered grille cover and white knobs. The dial is nice and colorful. The alligator faux cover is excellent with no missing pieces. The handle is complete. Even the back is excellent. The inside is clean and retains the schematic. The back fits tightly. $95.00. (1800004)

Zenith 5D611 (1942)
This nice AM table top radio has five tubes and a lighted dial. The dark Bakelite case looks great but does have some small light scratches and a few hairlines on the right round corner. It receives a few stations with static. It displays well. 11-3/4"W x 6-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D. $100.00. (1800025)