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)

Belmont 6D-111 (1946)
Without a doubt one of the finest streamlined, ultra-modern and futuristic designs of its time, this extremely retro Belmont radio has all those qualities and more. Sounding just as good as it looks, picking up stations with volume to spare. This great looking set has been totally restored and professorially repainted. It has a lighted dial and a very large internal wire-wound antenna for its excellent reception. It is warranted for 90 days. 12-1/4"W x 7-1/2"H x 8"D. $259.00. (0021576)

Crosley 148 "Fiver" (1931)
The Crosley 148 is one of the early five-tube AM only superheterodyne sets they made which performs very well across the dial. The radio has been electronically restored, all of the old capacitors have been replaced all tubes checked on my checker. The radio has a lighted dial and has the original knobs and speaker cover cloth. Also the original cloth covered power cord and plug were still in nice condition. It must have been kept in a good storage for many years for as nice as the cabinet's finish and everything is because it's so nice. Only 14"H x 11-1/2"W x 8"D; 13 pounds. $295.00. (0021575)

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)

Emerson Library Radio (1947)
This wonderful set of eight History of The Nations books fools the eyes. Put up on your shelf with your other books, you could fool anyone. What appears to be a set of of finely leather bound books contains an electrically restored radio which is working perfectly. The radio has a lighted dial and an internal wire wound antenna for excellent reception. 11"W x 8"H x 7"D. $325.00. (0021564)

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 L630 (1941)
The radio cabinet is in very nice condition. Take a look at that nice looking dial. The way the radio looks it appears to have been stored in a good dry place. I opened the back and didn't see any rust on the chassis. All tubes are in place It looks like it has the original knobs and power cord looks okay too. I never tried to power it up. This is a great radio for that guy who wants a challenge to work on this summer and a Trophy for radio collection on his shelf. $89.00. (0021573)

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)

Packard-Bell 501 (1954)
This All American Five-tube Packard-Bell radio has been completely restored electronically and the case as you can see has had a customized re-paint job. The power cord has been replaced with a new one. This set has a lighted dial a good solid back cover and an internal wire-wound antenna for its great reception. Only 10"W x 6-1/2"H x 5-1/2"D. $215.00. (0021579)

Philco 40-125 (1940)
This nice little Philco mantel radio is a non working, un-restored set. It appears to be complete and in its original condition. I have restored many of these little Philco sets over the years and they are a good every day playing radio for the home the office or wherever you wish to use it. The chassis is clean and there isn't any rust there, it must have been in a good dry storage. This would be a swell little summer project for somebody. What do you think? It's small, only 10-3/4"W x 7-1/4"H x 6-1/4"D. $97.50. (0021578)

Philco 53-706 Lamp & Clock Radio (1953)
Here you have one of Philco's classic five-tube Transitone radios that has been restored by the previous owner and is in beautiful working condition. The Telechron clock runs perfectly too. The case is in pretty nice all around condition as you can see. I did see one tiny chip on the bottom right. The lamp will give you plenty of light when reading when you need it. 25"H; 19 pounds. $185.00. (0021572)

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)

Setchell-Carlson "Super 8" (1838)
Here is a good solid old set. This radio hasn't been restored but it does work and works quite well. These Super 8 radios are pretty strong performers and this one is no piker even though it hasn't been restored. It would be a nice summer project for someone. 17-1/2"W x 10"H x 8-1/2"D. $94.00. (0021570)

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)

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)

Stewart-Warner B51T1 (1948)
This is great looking small five-tube radio with its Chocolate Mahogany brown Bakelite case which is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or scratches. The electronics have been restored and this radio brings in stations all across the dial; it performs remarkably well for such a small set and with excellent clarity as well. The size of this little beauty is just 6"W x 5-1/2"H x 3-3/4"D. $269.00. (0021531)

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

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)

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 H-500 Trans-Oceanic (1951)
This Zenith Trans-Oceanic receives broadcasts on AM and it also has five Short-Wave bands. It has been completely restored; all of the older capacitors have been replaced now with new updated types. All eight of the set's tubes have been checked on my tube checker, replacing any of those bad tubes with new or test like new tubes. Every circuit has been fully checked so that this radio will perform as it is supposed to. And it is a fine performing radio as it brings in stations from near and far with clarity and selectivity and it has excellent amount of volume as well. The radio also has a good straight 5-foot telescopic antenna. I have also included a complete manual for your Zenith H500 Trans-Oceanic. The black canvas covered case is in very nice condition. 16-7/8"W x 11"H x 7-7/8"D. $195.00. (0021574)

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)