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Here is a diminutive, highly collectible 1947 "Emersonette" in the coveted red color. This was professionally painted by an auto painter friend who does custom painting & has been in the business for 40 years. In addition to three or four coats of the red, he also clear coated a few coats for the glossy factory new look. Absolutely no flaws (near mint). Sorry for any reflections (just so shiny). It has also been electronically restored and it a perfect player picking up all my local stations loud us & clear. The black bullet-style knobs, external antenna, dial, dial glass and almost-perfect back panel are original to the set. The dial lights up beautifully in the dark as seen in one of my pics. Ready to play/display! Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. The 540 cases were very fragile and as a result relatively few have survived. Today, the 540 is highly collectible and the red and green Plaskon ones in clean, undamaged condition can command a price that runs into four figures! The 540 was advertised as "the world's smallest ac/dc superhet" and in walnut it had an original list price of $19.95. Other colors were priced $5 more at $24.95. 6-1/2"W x 4-3/4"H x 3-1/4"D.

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Here is a diminutive, highly collectible 1947 "Emersonette" in the coveted red color. This was professionally painted by an auto painter friend who does custom painting & has been in the business for 40 years. In addition to three or four coats of the red, he also clear coated a few coats for the glossy factory new look. Absolutely no flaws (near mint). Sorry for any reflections (just so shiny). It has also been electronically restored and it a perfect player picking up all my local stations loud us & clear. The black bullet-style knobs, external antenna, dial, dial glass and almost-perfect back panel are original to the set. The dial lights up beautifully in the dark as seen in one of my pics. Ready to play/display! Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. The 540 cases were very fragile and as a result relatively few have survived. Today, the 540 is highly collectible and the red and green Plaskon ones in clean, undamaged condition can command a price that runs into four figures! The 540 was advertised as "the world's smallest ac/dc superhet" and in walnut it had an original list price of $19.95. Other colors were priced $5 more at $24.95. 6-1/2"W x 4-3/4"H x 3-1/4"D.

Reported sold by Tom Hunt on January 23, 2026 Listed price on date of sale - $325.00

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