Ben Martin's Attic

Abbotwares Z477 Golden Horse & Rider (1947)
This is a very special set in Gold, very different from all the others I have ever seen. It might have been made as a prize gift for someone perhaps, as I have searched and cant find another like it. It has been electronically restored with all old capacitors replaced with new and new filters too, so there's no hum. Tubes have all been checked on my checker. This radio performs really very well I was surprised how well it does sound and how many stations it receives.; $975.00. (0021551)

Astron RS-20A Ham Radio Power Supply
115 VAC, 60 Hertz, output + 13.8 vdc 16 Amp continuous. 20 Amp regulated power supply. $65.00. (0021368)

Crosley F5-TWE (1954)
Made sold by Crosley for the kitchen; it was called "Musical Chef" and it features a wind-up timer that you see there on the left with the volume and tuner on the right side. This little set is working; brings in a few stations but needs work. There is one short crack next to the wind-up knob. 9-1/2"W x 6"H x 6"D. $39.50. (0021585)

Decca Portable Record Player (about 1960)
Bring out all of your nice old favorite records, your 78's 45's and 33's too. It will play them all and sounds great. The amplifier has been completely restored by replacing all of the old type capacitors and replaced the electrolytics so there's no hum and had the power tube replaced. It has a good cartridge and a new needle. I have gone thru it cleaned and lubed all of the moving parts. The case is solid, shows some wear a few scuffs of course for its age but is pretty fair as you can see. $139.00. (0021448)

General Electric CL-541 (1946-47)
This excellent looking radio is a bit rare and I was not able to find out very much on this nice General Electric set which was made in Canada. Its small solid wood case has been professionally refinished now, and all the electronics have been replaced with newer upgrades to last for a very long time. This radio functions and sounds better then it ever did when new. It has a good solid back cover and a new power cord. 10"W x 7"H x 5-1/2"D. $195.00. (0021294)

Kenwood Microphones
Both microphones are working and had been used on the Kenwood TS-870 and the TS-120S. These are sold separately. Each for $20.00. (0020972)

Knight 605-7C (1946)
Great looking and a great performing radio. This set has been completely restored, all of the old capacitors have been replaced with the new long lasting type. The electrolytic caps have been replaced too, and all the circuits and tubes checked. The radio has good volume on all stations. The cabinet is in excellent condition, the dial lights up. This radio receives on AM plus it has the old Police - Airport and five Short - Wave Bands. I have been able to pick up a little short-wave after sundown fairly good here where I am. 18"W x 10"H x 10"D; 17.8 lbs. $389.00. (0021566)

Melody Cruiser Ship Radio (1946)
This one is sort of a odd one to me when I found it, the label as you see says Westinghouse Electric and Hazeltine Corp. I searched but was never was able to find the exact schematics for it anywhere, but even so it has been completely restored and all of the old capacitors have been replaced with modern types; the tubes checked and now she is working beautifully. The boat was refinished too, and I put in a new dial cover for it. It does have a lighted dial. The shiny chrome sails look pretty good after all it's 76 years there is some pitting that's to be expected. I just cleaned and polished them. She's a fine looking sailing vessel and she measures Bow to Stern 23" Long, her Sails 18" High and her Deck 6" Port to Starboard. $569.95. (0021571)

Motorola 52B5 (1951-52)
This good looking AM broadcast portable radio has an all metal case with a gold painted top and the lower covered with a black vinyl material. There are no scuffs in the vinyl or cracks or breaks, it's a very solid, nice case. The electronics have been upgraded with all the newer electronic parts and the radio plays very well, loud and clear and bringing in many stations. It works on standard AC household current. When it was used as a portable radio it required two "D" size batteries and a 67.5 volt "B" battery which is no longer available. 8-1/4"W x 6-1/4"H x 2-1/4"D. $69.00. (0021132)

Motorola 67L11 Portable (1947)
Five-tube AM Broadcast portable with AC power. This set was made for Motorola by The Galvin Mfg. Co. 1947. It has been completely restored electronically with all of the older capacitors replaced with new, and new electrolytics have replaced the old ones too, so it will no longer have any background deep hum. The tubes have all been checked and good ones have replaced any that needed to be and this radio plays very well now. It has a good power cord. The faux snake-skin cabinet has some scuffing but very little it is mostly on the inside of the front cover (see picture). 13"W x 9-1/2"H x 6-1/4"D. $89.00. (0021434)

Penncrest 5512W (1960s)
The Penncrest models were made for the JC Penny Co. just as Silvertone was made for Sears. This nice looking little Ultra Modern looking set brings in many stations. The case is in pretty fair condition with no chips or bad scratches. $79.00. (0021590)

Philco 48-250 (1948)
This one and only colorful beauty has been electronically restored with all of the old capacitors replaced with new long lasting types, all circuits and tubes checked and she is working just like she should bringing in many stations all across the dial. That dial is a lighted dial too. I have replaced the old back with a nice new one. This very outstanding and colorful radio has been professionally repainted in beautiful glittering gold and Aqua colors. 11"W x 7"H x 6"D. $345.00. (0021582)

RCA 100A (1926)
This vintage speaker's case is solid and shows no cracks or chips. The speaker cover will need to be replaced. I did check and found that it does work, I got a good report when tested with a battery. $34.00. (0021537)

Regal L-43 (1950)
Restored electronically with all the older capacitors replaced, tubes checked and is now working fine. The power cord has been replaced. The cabinet is in nice condition. 11-1/4"W x 8"H x 7-1/2"D. $259.00. (0021533)

Sentinel 238V Book Radio (1931)
This is a fairly rarely found Sentinel Book Radio. It has been recapped and I have replaced the power cord with a new one and it's working perfectly now bringing in quite a few stations. The faux leather cover has a few repairable tears and the spine is in need of some mending too. $235.00. (0021563)

Silvertone 3351 (1940)
This radio was named "The Commentator" by Sears & Roebuck who sold them in their department stores, but collectors call them "Candy Cane" because of the shape of the dial. This set has been electronically restored, all of the old types of capacitors have been removed and replaced with new modern and longer lasting types so this radio will be working for many, many more years.The Bakelite cabinet is in very nice condition too. 10-1/2"W x 5"H x 5-1/2"D; weighs 8 pounds. $197.50. (0021584)

Sony ICF-9550W (1974)
Excellent working AM/FM radio, brings in many stations both on the AM and FM bands. The nice Walnut cabinet is flawless too. A good radio for every day use. $95.50. (0021588)

Stewart-Warner B51T1 (1948)
Amazing little five-tube superheterodyne AM radio which has now been electronically restored and is working perfectly. For such a small radio it has remarkably good quality sound. Its Ivory case is in excellent condition. 6"W x 5-1/2"H x 3-3/4"D. $225.00. (0021529)

Telex Hy-Gain Direction Control
This is used. It is working, well cared for and clean. $95.00. (0021369)

Unknown Radio (mid-1930s)
Found at an estate sale; this set has had some work done on it but doesn't work. The chassis is very clean. The case looks to have been recently redone too . 11-1/2"W x 8-1/4"H x 6-1/4"D. $94.00. (0021569)

Vintage Radio Note Cards
Six card set of note cards with matching antique gold envelopes. Folded card size is 6" x 4-1/2". In plastic bag. $7.95. (0020958)

Zenith 6-D-029 "Boomerang" (1946)
This radio is called the "Boomerang" because of the shape of the dial. The set is a working radio it plays pretty well. The radio is all original and has not been restored. I did pull the chassis and it's clean with no rust, I cleaned up the inside of the case and put it back together. It's all ready to buy as is or to restore. 14"W x 9"H. $90.00. (0021577)

Zenith 6-D-616 Consol-Tone "Darth Vader" (1942)
This classic pre-war radio with its outstanding boomerang dial was designed by Robert Budlong who was Zenith's most prolific radio designer. He also designed all of the Trans-Oceanic radios of the period. This particular radio is known to collectors as the "Darth Vader" radio for obvious reasons. The radio has been electronically restored, all old caps have been replaced, upgraded to new longer lasting capacitors. All tubes have been checked on my tube checker and now the radio is working very well. It has an internal loop antenna for its good reception. 12"W x 8"H x 7"D. $289.00. (0021557)

Zenith L-516 "The Sandman" (1964)
This very attractive AM broadcast clock radio called "The Sandman" is working beautifully and the clock keeps perfect time. It has a good solid back cover and an internal antenna for its great reception. It does have some scratches on it but there are no chips or any cracks, the case is solid. 13"W x 6"H x 6-1/4"D. $94.50. (0021556)

Zenith Royal 3000-1 Trans-Oceanic (1965)
This excellent restored Zenith Royal 3000-1 Trans-Oceanic multi-band receiver receives not only FM, MW, LW it also has has six short-wave bands. The Snap-up carrying handle which has the telescopic antenna in it helps to receive those distant stations. This radio can also receive FAA weather and navigation reports, marine and weather reports, ship-to-shore communication and ship-to-ship communications as well. This radio is in very good working and cosmetic condition. It will work on an Ac power supply as well as batteries. The package comes with the Zenith Royal 3000-1 Service Manual which normally sells for $15.50. 12-1/2"W x 10-1/2"H x 5"D. $249.00. (0021593)