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)

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)

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 10-138
This is a nice one for the restorer. In checking I find the chassis while it's dirty it has no rust, the tubes are in place. The power cord will need to be replaced. The case has no cracks and it has the proper knobs. $50.00. (0021547)

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)

Delco R-1238 (1948)
This is a nice looking example of what is considered mid-century modern styling. The radio has been electronically restored and is working perfectly. It's an AM five-tube Super-Heterodyne AC/DC radio with a ivory-colored plastic front (not a painted) panel with honeycomb speaker grille and matching knobs and station pointer, a spring loaded Lucite carry handle, and a nice looking reverse-painted dial scale with white lettering outlined in red over a black background. 12"W x 8"H x 6-1/4"D. $179.00. (0021539)

Federal 1040TB "Coca Cola" (1947)
This radio had seen some hard times before I had found it. Its ivory paint was all scratched up and the dial cover was cracked and I sent away for another to be made for it. I took the case to the painter to have it refinished. And of course the radio wasn't working, soooo I started cleaning the dirty chassis and then testing the tubes, checking each, replacing any bad or weak tubes, next replaced all of the old paper and wax capacitors and the electrolytics too. It now looks pretty nice and sounds pretty nice too. 10"W x 6"H x 5-1/2"D. $245.00. (0021550)

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)

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)

International "Kadette" (1932)
This is a very fine quality radio that has been completely restored and working perfectly with all new long lasting electronics which will give you years of listening pleasure. The handsome Gothic chocolate brown Bakelite case is in pristine condition too and has no chips, cracks or scratches 8-1/2"W x 6-1/2H x 4"D. $269.00. (0021532)

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)
Learradio 561 by Lear Co., Owner William Powell Lear, known for inventing the automobile radio but who is also known for founding The Lear Jet Corp. and has over 120 other patents registered. This great looking high quality radio with its nice looking Bakelite case has been electronically restored with new modern better quality electronics. All circuits and tubs have been checked and the set is working to perfection. This model 561 chassis is the same as the 562 & the 563. It comes with a built-in wire-wound antenna for excellent reception. 10-1/2"W x 8"H x 7"D. $197.50. (0020953)

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)

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)

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)

Stewart-Warner 205-GA (1942)
Restored and working beautifully. A very nice five-tube radio and cabinet with attractive inlaid veneers offset by the handsome Bakelite dial escutcheon. It has an internal wire-wound antenna for excellent reception. It is ready for many years of your listening pleasure. $115.00. (0021552)

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)

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 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)

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)

Zenith 6-D-628 (1942)
Before Zenith went into wartime production this zenith model was one of the last they produced. It's one of Zenith's finest most popular designs. This Zenith radio has been completely restored and is in very nice condition. All of the tubes were checked on my tube checker, all of the older paper capacitors have now been replaced with the new longer lasting types, each circuit has been checked and everything is working correctly. I installed a new power cord and also replaced the broken dial cover with a new one. It has a good solid back cover. 12"W x 7-1/2"H x 6-3/4"D. $285.00. (0021530)

Zenith Royal 3000-1 Trans-Oceanic (1963)
This excellent working Zenith Royal 3000-1 is a multi-band receiver and 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 works on Ac as well as batteries. The package comes with the Zenith Royal 3000-1 Service Manual which normally sells for $15.50 and a full set of batteries. 12-1/2"W x 10-1/2"H x 5"D. $195.00. (0021553)