Ben Martin's Attic

Airline 25GSL-1814A (1952)
This vintage Airline model is a bit unusual and rare, for I haven't seen this model before and I have been in the radio business for quite a long time. I have completely restored it, replacing all of the older paper and wax type capacitors with newer longer lasting ones. Also replaced the old style electrolytic capacitors which cause that hum that you hear in older radios when they go bad. All the tubes have been checked on my tester and I have replaced any of the bad ones with new, all circuits checked and working properly now and the radio sounds as nice as it looks. 10-3/4"W x 7"H x 7-3/4"D. $194.50. (0021380)

Airline 74BK-1501B (1947)
Great little mini All American Five-tube Super-Heterodyne AM radio. It has been completely gone through and all of the old capacitors have been replaced with new ones, all tubes checked too. The reception is excellent surprisingly strong for such a little set. The Walnut Bakelite case is in very good condition without chips, cracks or scratches. Only 7-1/2"W x 6"H x 4-1/2"D. $185.00. (0021360)

Arvin 753T (1950)
The Arvin case is a shiny dark brown Bakelite case with no cracks, chips or deep scratches. It has a beautiful golden glittering speaker grille cloth and a large Lucite dial tuner with a classic sunburst design and Lucite control knobs. The radio has been electronically restored and has all new parts and tubs where necessary and works very well. I have also replaced the power cord. 10"W x 6"H x 5"D. $179.00. (0021519)

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)

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)

Detrola Radio (1940-41)
This is a rare model that I was not able to find anything about. It has been gone through completely, all old paper caps are now replaced with the newer types and the electrolytic caps also have been replaced. Each tube checked on my tube checker and now this neat looking little radio is working very nice and will serve for many years to come. The solid wood case has a very nice finish. I have replaced the power cord and it has a good back cover. Only 9-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 5-1/4"D. $195.00. (0021498)

Emerson CTP-34 Mini Cassette Player/Recorder
This is a complete like new in the original box cassette recorder. The many features are; built in microphone, auto stop and record, tape counter, battery condition indicator, record light, one hand push button operation, one finger record system, easy record system record red knob, pause control, cassette eject, easy load battery magazine, jacks for AC adapter, earphone, remote on/off control, erase guard to prevent accidental erasure of prerecorded tapes. Comes with operating manual. $40.00. (0021460)

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)

General Electric CT470-B Clock Radio (1965)
All in its original condition is this very nice General Electric clock radio. The radio is truly fine one bringing in a lot of stations and it's very clear too. I tested the clock over a full two days and it kept perfect time. The radio has a good long power cord. The nice cream colored plastic case is polished up to a real nice shine and looks pretty good as you can see. 11"W x 6"H x 5"D. $97.00. (0021483)

German Victrola
I don't have any idea when this copy of what appears to be the upscale model of a 1911 Victor Victrola model VV-IX Type D was produced or how it came to America, but I have it and it is a real charmer. It's in excellent working condition and the case is in very nice condition too. There is no corrosion on any of the metal parts, the turntable green felt cover appears like new and there extra new needles. $275.00. (0021251)

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)

Learadio 561 (1945)
Very nice looking AM broadcast radio and after some electronic repair and up-grades it's working beautifully. This model 561 has a Bakelite case and has the same five-tube chassis as the models 562 and 563 and has the same internal loop antenna. 10-1/2"W x 8"H x 7"D. $199.00. (0020953)

Magnavox D6280/17 (1975)
Cassette player and recorder in good working condition with included power cord, ear phone and microphone for your recordings. Has functions Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause, Stop/Eject and Play. Batteries and three new blank tapes in the package are included. $32.50. (0021494)

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)

Pilot "Blue Peter" (1949)
Pilot "Blue Peter" (1949). Completely restored and working to perfection is this British Pilot radio with all new modern capacitors, some resistors checked and replaced too, all tubes checked and any that needed to be replaced were replaced with new or test like new tubes. The beautiful solid Burled Tiger Wood cabinet has been professionally refinished. The green tuning eye tube is nice and bright, it opens and closes perfectly. The colorful dial lights up. This radio has the AM band and four other short wave bands five bands in all and brings in many stations strong and clear and with a real good antenna after sundown short-wave comes in pretty good. I have attached about a ten foot antenna drop wire to the back for extra good reception and a ground wire works well on this TRF type set too. The radio as can be seen has a very nice back cover. What's the meaning of the name "Blue Peter?" you wonder. The Blue Peter was originally a blue maritime signal flag meaning the letter "P" or outward bound and flown to warn the ships crew they about to sail. 19-1/4"W x 15"H x 9-1/4"D. $589.00. (0021515)

RCA T4-10 (1933)
Here's a great little radio with a big sound. It has been electronically restored, all of the old capacitors have been replaced with newer updated and long lasting types and tubes have been checked. 10"W x 7-3/4"H x 4-1/2"D. $159.00. (0021528)

Sentinel 333W (1949)
This set has a Bakelite case that is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or deep scratches. It has a lighted dial. Some electronic work has been done in the past I see, I have checked all tubes and replaced several with new or test like new tubes. In checking it the AM broadcast is working very well but no working FM. So this set is sold as just an AM set. $79.50. (0021386)

Silvertone 1591 "Custom" (1940-41)
This is quite different from any of the other Sears 1591 models that I have come across over the years as it's all nicely decorated with colorful designs of fruits and flowers and quite nicely done. The radio receives broadcasts on AM with a Shortwave band and also shows the old Police band too. This is a nine-tube set and is what's called a Superheterodyne. Sears named it a "Radionet" because it has a special built-in antenna system to help bring in those distant stations. It is working perfectly; all the old capacitors have now been replaced with the newer types and it also has new filter capacitors, and a nice long vintage cloth covered style power cord and a vintage plug to match. All of the tubes have checked out good, it has a nice bright tuning eye too. 18"W x 16"H x 10"D. $425.00. (0021381)

Silvertone 6120 (1939)
Beautiful and completely restored is this 1930's Art Deco period radio cabinet which I'm told was made by Ingraham. It's been professionally and beautifully refinished as well as electronically restored and sounds great. It's a six tube Super-Heterodyne AM with Short-Wave. 14-1/2"W x 9"H x 7"D. $449.00. (0021257)

Silvertone 8206 (1957)
This is a pretty nice little Coral colored radio that is working; there aren't any cracks in it, it has some scratches that could possibly be buffed away to look better. The leather case is in fair condition too. Works on a 9 volt battery. 6-1/2"W x 3-1/2"W x 1-3/4"D. $59.00. (0021419)

Silvertone 9005 (1949)
Here's a great looking table model, a five-tube Superheterodyne AM set that has had all the electronics gone thru, capacitors replaced with the newer types. All circuits checked, all tubes checked on my tube checker replacing any poor ones with new or test like new ones. The power cord has been replaced with a new one. This radio has a large internal wire-wound antenna for its good reception. The nice shiny case is in pretty nice condition too with no scratches, cracks or breaks except as you see that little piece in back top right. This is a nice looking radio! 12-1/2"W x 6-3/4"H x 6-3/4"D. $110.00. (0021423)

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)

Technics SA-210 (1983)
This is a great little receiver, it plays strong has outstanding power and sensitivity. The Technics SA-210 Quartz Synthesizer Digital AM/FM Stereo receiver has a power out of 25 watts at 8 ohms per channel. Power up to a couple of your nice speakers and enjoy the sound. $46.50. (0021459)

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

Trav-Ler 46-37 Karenola (1956-57)
This nice little AM Superheterodyne Midget radio only has five tubes, but it has BIG sound. It has a built-in antenna for very good reception. The cream color case almost looks like a Plaskon type plastic. There is a small one and a half inch very thin stress crack on the top right (see extra photos), it is priced accordingly. Only 9-1/2"W x 6"H x 5"D. $87.50. (0021188)

Trav-Ler 5002 (1943)
This is a mantle midget style six-tube radio that has been fully restored and is working beautifully. The Bakelite case has been professionally repainted in what is called Colonial Red. 9-3/4"W x 6-1/2"H x 5-1/2"D. $159.50. (0021411)

Trav-Ler 5015 (1947)
Nice little AM broadcast set, a five-tube Super-Heterodyne type. It has been electronically restored and is working very well. I have re-painted it the same color that it was before; it was pretty badly scratched up when I received it. It will now look nice in most any room. 10"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D. $159.50. (0021347)

Trav-Ler 5015 (1948)
Completely restored is this nice working set. I have replaced all of the older capacitors, tubes have been tested and some replaced and the set performs like new with good selectivity and volume across the dial. The Bakelite case is in excellent condition too and without any cracks, chips or scratches. 10"W x 6-1/4"H x 6"D. $119.00. (0021393)

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)

Vintage Radio Note Cards, Set #2
Set of Six "RADIO NEWS" Note Cards and envelopes. $7.95. (0020983)

Vintage Radio Note Cards, Set #3
Six cards with envelopes. $7.95. (0020984)

Westinghouse H-791P6 (1961)
This is a very nice working vintage six-transistor radio that has been well cared for; it has no cracks, chips or any deep scratches on it. The color is a combination of beige and vermilion, very nice. It is powered by four "AA" batteries (not included.) 6-3/4"H x 4"W x 2"D. $64.00. (0021420)

Zenith 5-D-810Y (1949)
All American Five-tube set, electronically restored, all of the old capacitors have now been removed and replaced by longer lasting modern Mylar type. Also the electrolytic capacitors have been upgraded to the newer modern types so there will be no more hum. All tubes have been checked. It's a pretty strong receiver with great sensitivity, bringing in all kinds of stations around the dial with volume to spare. A good radio for your every day and favorite AM listening. $110.00. (0021392)