Scott Thomas' Attic

Airline 04BR-511A
A small five-tube radio, with awesome tuning! I rebuilt this radio in Portland, OR. Normally I wouldn't expect much in the way of reception from a radio this size. Wow, I picked up stations ranging from Calgary to Los Angeles. Impressive, very sensitive tuning and great sound. All out of tolerance components replaced. It retains its original cord. Small fracture on the bottom, but no chips and as the pictures show it's quite a stunning piece. $69.00. (1830024)

Airline 62-150 (1934)
This Airline 62-150 is a nice medium sized AM/SW tombstone. The radio was made for the Montgomery Wards Company The radio has Maple and other veneers. I have refinished the radio, replaced the grille cloth with a period appropriate piece. The knobs are originals. The trim and design are an elegant reminder of the Radio's Art Deco origins. The chassis has been gone through, a fuse has been added for safety. A mini/RCA plug has been added to allow an iPod or phone as an input device. The radio plays very well across the AM and SW bands. The radio requires an antenna for radio reception. 15"H x 13-1/2"W x 10"D. $499.00. (1830029)

Airline 84BR-1501B (1941)
Montgomery Wards never made their own radios, they bought them, had them relabeled and sold them through their catalog. This is a Belmont Radio. These little radios are a really good addition to any collection. This is AM radio is a five-tube AC/DC set. Considering its small size, it is a good performer! No cracks! Completely recapped, all out of tolerance resistors replaced. 8"W x 6"H x 5"D. $179.00. (1830040)

Emerson 652B (1950)
Little radio, with a big sound! Basic black Bakelite radio with gold knobs and accents. Recapped, resistors checked, aligned and a new black power cord. $69.00. (1830012)

Emerson K121 (1936)
This Emerson K121 is a five-tube superheterodyne radio. It has two bands: AM and a Police band. The cabinet is an Ingraham and I include the tag, which was removed to refinish the radio. Those are real brass bars and the dial face escutcheon is brass plated as well. The radio plays well with a short antenna wire I attached and picks up local stations. $329.00. (1830028)

General 610SP (1938)
This is a General Radio manufactured by The Clinton Radio Company. In 1933, The Clinton Manufacturing Company opened for business at 128 N. Clinton Street. The president was Nathan Siegel, who owned Siegel Electrical Supply Company, located next door at 130 N. Clinton Street. He represented the CeCo line of vacuum tubes, among other products. In 1934, the business moved to 1217 W. Washington Blvd., across the street from the offices and studios of Chicago's power-house radio station WLS, and remained there until purchased (and absorbed) by Sonora Radio and Television Corporation in late 1938. This radio is a five-tube radio with a ballast tube. The radio has been restored by local rebuilder Blake Dietze, plays well across the AM/SW bands. All capacitors have been replaced, tubes tested and resistors checked. The radio has been stripped, toned and re-lacquered. This is a relatively rare radio and presents quite well. $349.00. (1830026)

General Television 934 Piano Radio (1939)
This is an eye catcher! Novelty radio in a case resembling a Grand Piano. Completely recapped and all new resistors, it tunes stations across the AM Band. The original finish on this radio is intact, I have added an length an antenna to assist in tuning local stations. $325.00. (1830036)

Philco 90 (1931)
Edward Combs designed this beautiful radio. It was a nine-tube radio and considered one of the top of the Philco lineup. This version has a single 47 tube for audio. This radio is stunning and sought after by collectors. It has AVC (automatic volume control) so as you tune it regulates the volume of the radio. You can see faintly the pencil marks from one of the owners as they located west coast stations. This radio was one of the first Superheterodyne radios and really had innovative features for its time! The chassis restoration was done by Blake Dietze and the cabinet was refinished by Gary Marvin, both outstanding local craftsmen. The radio retains its original grille cloth. An input jack has been added so it can play modern programing through a large number of devices. 18-3/4"H x 17-1/4"W x 12"D. $949.00. (1830035)

Silvertone 2015
Very stylish AM radio made from 1952-1956. This six-tube radio is recapped and plays very nicely. I discovered a hairline crack at the right side of the radio and have discounted the price accordingly. Prior to shipping I will superglue the crack inside the cabinet to stabilize it. It is hardly noticeable. $50.00. (1830008)

Silvertone 3351 (1940)
This radio is referred to as the Candy Cane Radio and sold as the "Commentator." The radio is an All American Five tube radio. It has been cleaned and recapped and plays strong. Designed by Arvin for Sears, there are several colors and styles of the radio. This one is Walnut Brown, complete and has the original yellow knobs for a splash of color! $219.00. (1830007)

Silvertone 8003 (1949)
Super nice metal four-tube radio. Chassis 132.818-1. I have gone through this radio and replaced all out of spec components. Plays well across the dial! Original paint and knobs. 6-1/2"W x 5-1/4"H. $119.00. (1830037)

Zenith 5-S-126 "Cube" (1936)
This is a really cool five-tube cube radio. The 1936 line had several of these cube models and they are prized by collectors! The grain on this radio face and top are absolutely stunning. A new period grille cloth has been installed. All capacitors have been replaced. All out of tolerance resistors have been replaced. 14"W x 12"H x 11"D. $679.00. (1830039)

Zenith 5-S-228 (1938)
The 5S228 is a mini tombstone that shares a chassis with some of the small cube radios in the 1938 lineup. The radio has two bands, AM and S/W. This radio is re-capped and restored by Blake Dietze and the cabinet has been refinished by Gary Marvin with a piano lacquer finish. It has an input cable RCA/Mini Jack to allow you to use a phone or MP3 player as an input device. $649.00. (1830033)

Zenith 6-D-030 (1946)
The 6-D-030 was designed by Charles and Ray Eames. They created a low-cost process of "molding" plywood to create graceful angles and curves. They designed an award-winning chair that was on display in the Museum of Modern Art. For Zenith radio cabinets, they used existing Bakelite radios as molds, and the rest is history. This radio was designed to use available tubes after the war and uses a mix of tubes types. The 6-D-030 is a six-tube, AM only AC/DC set. The radio has been completely recapped. All of the resistors and tubes have been checked, and I replaced them where needed. The radio has been stripped and re-lacquered, new grille cloth and plastic dial cover have been added. The radio plays well across the dial with its builtin antenna. $389.00. (1830025)

Zenith 6-D-030 (1946)
This is the famous Eames designed Zenith Radio. This AA6 radio is recapped and plays well across the band. This radio is unusual because it is a factory painted radio. I have not touched the cabinet, so it shows its nearly 80 year old finish and the price reflects that. $259.00. (1830027)

Zenith 6-D-525 (1941)
The Zenith 6D525 from 1941 is a six-tube AC/DC Superheterodyne radio with an untuned RF amplifier stage and Wavemagnet loop antenna. It only receives the AM Broadcast band. The cabinet is solid walnut, and affectionately known to some collectors as "The Toaster" due to the slots in the top and sides and its overall appearance. The case is an Ingraham creation, and this radio would be a fine addition to anyone's collection! $259.00. (1830021)

Zenith 6-S-128 (1937)
This is a six-tube tombstone radio. The pictures say it all, this one is flawless from top to bottom! This radio will fill a room with sound; the same chassis came in a console as well. AM with two SW bands. The radio was serviced by Blake Dietze and all capacitors have been replaced and any out of tolerance resistors have been replaced. An input connector has been added, so you can play music from the internet. 22"H x 16-1/2"W x 12"D. $695.00. (1830038)

Zenith 808 (1935)
This "Art Deco" style radio stands out as reminder of a time long past! The pictures speak for themselves! This is a six-tube radio that receives AM and shortwave. It does require an antenna and one has been added. The transformer radio has been electronically restored and a fuse has been added. The radio has been professionally restored by Blake Dietze and the cabinet refinished by Gary Marvin. The craftsmanship in this restoration is over the top good! Every Zenith collector should have one of these fine radios. An input device has been added to play a variety of modern devices. 17"H x 12-1/2"W x 9"D. $729.00. (1830034)