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SALE! | Joe Millward | Tom Hunt SALE! | Greg Van Beek | W. Scott Thomas
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SOLD! (Plastic tube table radio) As close to perfect as you will find is this Addison L2 radio. In my mind, one of the best designs from the Golden Age of Radio. Gorgeous color combination in burgundy and ivory. All original, no cracks, chips, scratches. Working well with nice original back in place. Total eye-candy! $799.00. (1240079)SOLD! (Bakelite tube table radio) Here is a nice Art Deco Bakelite radio in good working order. The radio has been electronically restored. The eye tube is bright and works properly. The case has no chips or cracks as is nice and shiny.The dial lens has a crack in it but looks good. 11-1/2"W x 8"H x 7"D. $175.00. (1270330) (Wood tube cathedral radio) The 944 was one of the last models made by Atwater Kent before he closed down the factory. Offered as a low cost radio during the depression, the radio had a four-tube regenerative design. These regenerative circuits were used as a detector rather than an IF stage. They were prone to feedback, so a unique alignment adjustment was installed on the back of the chassis to dial out any oscillation. We replaced all of the capacitors with modern equivalents. The resistors and tubes were all checked and replaced where needed. A new power cord, safety fuse and antenna lead were installed. I can't say enough about Gary's masterful refinish. He stripped off all the old finish and using the highest quality products ended up with a gorgeous semi-gloss satin finish. There are a handful of guys in America that know how to do radio cabinet refinishing and Gary one of them! The original knobs, chassis, 8-inch speaker, and grille cloth are with the radio. This unique "mini-cathedral" radio is ready for your collection...and not one you see very often in this condition. 14-1/2"H x 12"W x 8"D. $595.00. (1600661) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) This six-transistor AM radio was made in Japan in 1959, marketed and branded by Continental. It has Toshiba transistors and a Sharp speaker! It has a very attractive reverse painted gold tuning area and shiny grille. There is a small mark on the top right and on the bottom a tiny chip on the earphone jack area. There are no other chips or cracks. The earphone jack is very unusual, I have not seen another one like it. The radio makes hissing sound when powered up, but will not receive a station. It comes with a leather carrying case in excellent condition. 4"H x 2-1/4"W x 1-1/4"D. $100.00. (1910018) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) Coronado horizontal six-transistor AM radio made in Japan in 1960 by the Hayakawa Electric Co, better known as Sharp. Coronado radios were sold at the Gamble-Skogmo stores in Minnesota. This is a very clean example with no cracks or chips or even scratches. It has the reverse painted tuning area all across the top. It works, but is very touchy and sometimes hard to tune in stations. It comes with a fantastic glove leather carrying case, which has a zipper closure. It is in the original box with operating instructions. $125.00. (1910008) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) The Coronet Boys' Radio comes with the original box and the vinyl carrying case. It was made in Japan in 1960. The Boys' radios have only two transistors and so this one does work but it has very limited performance. This radio has not cracks or chips. It has the reverse painted tuning area and is very attractive. 4"H x 2-1/2"W x 1-1/4"D. $75.00. (1910006)SOLD! (Plaskon tube table radio) Beautiful example of this elusive prewar "Pee Wee" sized (Bantam) Plaskon radio. This was professionally painted by an auto painter friend who does custom painting & has been in the business for over 40 years. In addition to three or four coats of the ivory/red, he also clear coated a few coats for the glossy factory new look. Absolutely no flaws (near mint). What a beauty complete with the original Plaskon knobs and red Plaskon feet (not repro). A great example of a hard to find Art Deco radio. It is a sweet radio, with the coveted red trim including lighted dial (reverse gold painted with red lettering), knobs, factory feet. The cabinet was designed by George W. Walker who is best known for his work at Ford Motor Co & is noted for his design of the 1955 Thunderbird. It is a very clean, compact chassis as you can imagine with nice repro back. It is a fairly recent restore electronically & plays very well across the dial picking up all my locals with the short antenna wire. It is just very, very difficult to find one of these in any condition much less primo like this one. Great Deco appearance with the desirable color scheme & louvers, etc. You can easily hold in one hand. From my personal smoke free collection & ready for play/display. Approx. 6-1/2"W x 4-1/2"H x 4"D. $350.00. (1640405) (Wood tube table radio w/Aux or BT) Hecho en Cuba! Here's something you have likely never seen before -- a radio from pre-Communist Cuba. The chassis appears to be a typical US-made All American Five manufactured by Electromatic, a short-lived American radio and phonograph brand from the late 40s. The cabinet, however, was made in Cuba as indicated by the stamping on the back and the label inside the cabinet. The chassis (similar, but not identical to US model AR-501) was likely shipped from the US and combined with the Cuban-made cabinet for the Cuban market. Although the styling of the cabinet is unremarkable, it appears to be made of solid pieces of Caoba or "Cuban Mahogany." It retains its original finish. The chassis has been fully restored to work like new, with all paper and electrolytic capacitors replaced, new resistors where needed, a good set of tubes, and a full RF/IF alignment. The power cord has been replaced with a modern polarized cord along with modification of the power switch circuit for improved safety. Lighted dial. 11-3/4"W x 7-3/4"H x 6-1/2"D. $125.00. (1310227) (Wood tube table radio w/Ingraham cabinet ) Here is a beautiful wood set that has been electronically restored and it plays loud and clear. The cabinet is made by the Ingraham Co and it has no flaws. The rounded top is unusual and with a handle.
13-1/2"W x 10"H x 7-1/2"D. $135.00. (1270331) (Catalin tube table radio) Looking through the Radio Attic archives, I see only once was this color combination in the Emerson Aristocrat 400 ever offered. This is a gorgeous Emerald green swirl with wisps of brown injected. Very translucent as I included a couple photos with backdrop lighting. No cracks/chips... with a very nice reproduction back. Electrical restoration was not done, but is totally complete internally. $1,300.00. (1240080) (Catalin tube table radio w/Aux or BT) Emerson had many famous cabinet designs, including this one, which is attributed to Raymond Loewy, the prominent American industrial designer who transformed everyday items into modern works of art. This is one of the desirable Catalin versions of this cabinet, with gorgeous butterscotch marbled with the brown base material. Catalin radio cabinets often crack or show other defects due to shrinkage of the material, but this one is very nice -- completely free of cracks or chips, and with a beautiful shine. Even the original Bakelite back (particularly prone to cracking due to differential material shrinkage) is in nice condition. Knobs, grille, grille cloth, dial, and back are all original. A new clear dial cover has been installed. The chassis has had a full electrical restoration with all paper and electrolytic capacitors replaced, new resistors where needed, a strong set of tubes, and a careful RF/IF alignment. A new polarized power cord has been installed and the power switch circuitry has been updated to improve safety. This radio plays like brand new, with good sensitivity and sound quality. Lighted dial. Time to add a Catalin radio to your collection! 11"W x 8-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D. $325.00. (1310229)SOLD! (Plastic tube portable radio) These super compact Emerson tube portables are seldom found without cracks in the delicate plastic case. This one is crack-free and is in good working order. It has been wired to accept seven 9-volt batteries, along with a "D" cell for power, and is ready to play the moment it comes out of the box. The chassis has been fully restored with all paper and electrolytic capacitors replaced, contacts cleaned, and a full alignment performed for excellent sensitivity and sound quality. The original Emerson tubes are still there and are performing well. The chassis is clean and corrosion-free, although the label inside has a big stain. It's small and light, so shipping will be inexpensive. Batteries included. 9-1/2"W x 4-1/2"D x 2-3/8"H. $95.00. (1310225) (Wood tube table radio) Get a load of this nifty little Emerson BA201. As late 30s budget radios go, this one is a pretty nice example. The big, bold wood dial escutcheon really stands out against the walnut veneer on the front. Inside is a minimalist four-tube TRF with a 5-inch good sounding speaker. After my usual thorough restoration, it is a decent player with fairly good dial accuracy. The sides and top were just poorly matched pine, so I had to tint them dark. The speaker was replaced with a permanent magnet type by a previous servicer, so I removed his ballast resistor and replaced it with a proper filter choke. I had to make the rear cover and dial glass. The dial is a little deteriorated, but presentable. The finish is slick and gorgeous, with a few minor specks and dings that they all have. The shiny, dark color didn't photograph very well. Trust me. It is exceptional. This is rare. Only one has sold on the attic. If you are an Emerson person, this is one you probably don't have, and I hope you want! It has the TRF antenna volume control, so you have to crank the volume for weaker stations. Requires an external antenna. 10"W x 8"H x 6"D. $329.00. (1680193) (Wood tube table radio w/Ingraham cabinet ) This Emerson CV298 "Stradivarius" with its the unique walnut "tiger stripe" and "square dial" is the only one that I have seen anywhere...excuse me for calling it rare! Ingraham cabinet highlighted by "book matched" veneer with the stripes extending from one end to the other matching in length and width.The "fiddleback" top veneer is another remarkable detail that other Strads do not exhibit. The rarely seen model CV-298 Square-Dial version radio in stripped walnut is a very hard one to find as not many of this model square dial were ever sold. The cabinet has been beautifully refinished in a smooth lacquer warm satin finish. No stain or toners were used to maintain an original factory look including the black bottom. By 1939 radios had advanced to having an internal loop antenna and the D-Dial CL-256 didn't have enough room inside the cabinet for the antenna; therefore Emerson had Ingraham slightly increase all the measurements of the CL to accommodate the new CV-298 chassis + antenna. The radio's elegant violin shape, sounding cutouts & inlays & grille bars that resemble the strings of a violin are unique. The radio still retains its original black Bakelite knobs, metal Ingraham tag and CV-298 stamping on the bottom. The gold painted metal dial is original and in great condition. Restored & plays well. I pack very well & ship promptly. 11"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D. $850.00. (1640406) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio w/FM) Nice little Emerson AM/FM radio made in the late 1970s that plays great FM. Case is in great shape. It is powered by a 9 volt battery. The radio has been restored with all new electrolyte capacitors and the bands have been adjusted for peak performance. It measures 5-1/2"H x 3"W x 1-1/4"D and probably weighs one pound. $65.00. (0040545)SOLD! (Wood tube cathedral radio) Here is a nice small ornate cathedral radio that has been electronically restored to working condition. All the capacitors and filters have been replaced as well as the resistors. All the tubes test good also. There is a label on the bottom but I can't make out the model number as it's written in pencil. There is no damage to the cabinet and it looks great. It needs a long wire antenna for good reception. 12-1/2"H x 10"W x 6-1/2"D. $175.00. (1270329) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) The Air Chief radios were sold at the Firestone Tire stores. This eight-transistor AM radio was made in Japan in 1960. It has the reverse painted tuning area and has no cracks or chips. The grille is slightly pushed in a bit. It takes two "AA" batteries but it does not receive any stations; when turned on all that is heard is noise. It does come with a leather carrying case in excellent condition.
4-1/4"H x 2-3/4"W x 1-1/4"D. $90.00. (1910010)SOLD! (Wood tube table radio w/SW/Aux or BT) Rare Firestone Air Chief model, only the second example to appear on the Attic. Featuring six tubes, AM/Shortwave, a large 7-inch diameter speaker, original wood knobs, and a gorgeous multi-color dial. Features a set of strong tested tubes, all capacitors have been replaced. Controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. It requires an external antenna to be attached to receive short wave and more distant AM stations. Its cabinet has been totally refinished, with multiple shades of spray toner, and topped with a light coat of clear enamel for durability. Original grille cloth. Plus, I added my aux 3.5 mm cord at no extra charge to allow even more listening options beyond what you find on the AM band. If you like radios with bold, colorful dials that really pop in a dark room, here's a fine example at a great price. 17-1/2"W x 11-1/4"H x 10"D. $249.00. (1790532)SOLD! (Bakelite tube table radio w/FM) G.E. Model 408 from 1950 with AM and FM reception. This radio is playing strongly picking up all my local AM and FM stations clearly. The chassis has seven tubes, and the case is in excellent condition without any cracks, chips or damage. The Bakelite still has much of its original shine. This is very close to the first G.E. radio offering with AM and FM reception. It has its original back and knobs, including its "Atomic" designed tuning knob. There is also a complete label on the bottom. It has a brand-new power cord. This radio has an incredible dial when it’s lit up, almost like a headlight coming out at you. You won't have any difficulty tuning stations. About 13"W x 8"H x 7"D. It will be packed safely and shipped promptly at the most economical rate. $129.00. (1150954) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) This is the very first transistor radio made by General Electric. This five-transistor AM radio was produced in the USA in 1955, so it was made just a year later than the first transistor radio, which was made by Regency. It has no chips or cracks, only wear is on the tuning dial. I have no idea if it works, since it uses a long obsolete battery I have never seen. 5-1/2"W x 3-1/8"H x 1-1/2"D. $125.00. (1910007) (Wood tube table radio w/SW) Gilfillan Brothers started manufacturing radios in Los Angeles in 1921. They held the RCA West Coast patents for radio manufacturing, and it's estimated that they produced radios for as many as 40-50 companies as well as their own brand.
They didn't assign model numbers to many of their builds, but I found this one about 15 years ago at a local radio club swap meet. It was nice enough that I just put it on a shelf with some of my other radios in my collection. The 72X is a seven-tube, three-band (SB,swx2) radio. We replaced all of the capacitors with modern Mylar equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where needed. We installed a new power cord, safety fuse, antenna lead, and an audio input cable. Gary refinished the cabinet back to the original colors of Walnut and Ebony. This radio is just flat out gorgeous! It has the "Stationized" dial scale and a beam of light dial pointer for local broadcasts and two bands of shortwave. The chassis, 8-inch speaker and knobs are original. We included a few pictures of the dial in the different band configurations. This very rare and unique Gilfillan Radio was a great find by Gary, and can now be yours… A fantastic addition to any collection! 21"W x 13"H x 11"D. $1,195.00. (1600664) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) Excellent condition Global six-transistor AM radio in the original box with paper work. It plays well with full volume with standard 9 volt battery. Has the wire stand that also works as a carrying handle. Reverse painted tuning dial and area. There are no cracks or chips. The carrying case and earphone case are like new. 3-3/4"H x 2-3/4"W x 1"D. $150.00. (1910005) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) This Harlie six-transistor AM radio was produced in Japan in 1958. It plays very well on the standard 9 volt battery. It has the wire stand which doubles as a carrying handle. I has one tiny chip on the top left where the back and front meet. No other damage. It comes with a perfect top grain cowhide case which also has the separate case for an earphone. 3-3/4"H x 2-1/2"W x 1-1/4"D. $90.00. (1910013) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) Hitachi produced this small six-transistor AM radio in 1959. The optional speaker box increases the volume and improves the tone when the radio is plugged into it. The radio works with or without the speaker box. The radio has the beautiful reverse painted tuning area, and is unusual for this era, since there are no Civil Defense marks on the tuning dial. The radio is in very good condition, the only defect is a small chip near the earphone jack on the top. 4"W x 2-1/2"H x 1-1/8"D. $175.00. (1910002) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) Beautiful horizontal oriented six-transistor AM radio with reverse painted dial. It was made in Japan but I have never been able to find out its mfg. date, but from the chassis and appearance it is likely about 1960. It has very shiny green plastic that is thicker than average. It works great with full volume and uses a standard 9 volt battery. The attractive emblem on the front has an "A" which probably stands for Alpha, since there is an identical M6M model I have seen which is branded Alpha on front instead of Holiday. The radio is in excellent condition with just a tiny crack on the back at the top left. It comes with original leather case in very good condition. 4-1/4"W x 2-7/8"H x 1-1/4"D. $125.00. (1910004) (Bakelite tube table radio) These little sets are rarely offered for sale. The cabinet was originally brown Bakelite and has been beautifully repainted. It has two hairline cracks at the ornamental screws that hold the speaker. I found another on the internet using the exact same screws. The majority do not have them and Kadette may have found that they caused this problem. The grilles on these are often cracked and this one is perfect. What makes this example special is that it has been restored to working condition. For a three tube set it gets surprisingly strong reception. 7-1/2"W x 5-1/2"H x 4"D. $359.00. (0260917) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) Extremely small (3"H x 2-1/4"W x 7/8"D) six-transistor AM radio made by Toshiba. It uses three small "N" size 1.5 volt batteries which I do not have, so I don't know if it works. It does not have any cracks or chips. It comes with the original box and paperwork, and a leather carrying case and earphone case in excellent condition. $125.00. (1910016) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) This is one of Magnavox's earliest transistor radios, produced in Japan in 1958. It has the reverse painted dial, and is made of an extra thick and shiny cream color plastic. It does work well with the standard 9 volt battery. It does have a tight hairline crack at the top left, which is not very visible from the front. There are no other cracks or chips. It comes with a leather carrying case in excellent condition, which also holds an external telescoping antenna, which can be screwed into a jack on top of the radio. 4-1/2"H x 2-1/2"W x 1-1/4"D. $100.00. (1910012) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) Nicknamed the "Jet" for the design on the front, copied from an earlier radio made by Motorola. This horizontal eight-transistor AM was made in 1959 in Japan and still has an older style tuner. It works very well with four "AA" batteries. It has the wire stand which doubles as a carrying handle. There are no cracks or chips only some minor scratches. $90.00. (1910009) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) A nice looking and playing Toshiba radio sold by JC Penney. It was a radio that was played and taken on trips from a Grandfather of the original owner. The case is pristine with no cracks or missing pieces. It has six transistors and it was restored with all new electrolytic capacitors and aligned for peak performance. Working on other radios I listen to a ball game on a station 40 miles away all afternoon. 4-1/2"W x 2-1/2"H x 1"D. $95.00. (0040547)SOLD! (Wood tube table radio w/Aux or BT) Bold Art Deco styling is prevalent on this five-tube Philco. Cabinet is original finish, including the "Philcote" faux woodgrain finish front panel, usually hopelessly chipped or sanded off. As it darkened with age, I added a more prominent pin-striping to accent the aesthetics of the cabinet. Cabinet was given a light spray of clear enamel to preserve the finish. Grille cloth is original. Original dial scale has a small chip on the top edge and some darkened areas + one worn off spot. All filter and paper capacitors replaced. Tubes all tested good. Plays loud and strong, receiving all of my local stations. Requires a long wire external antenna to receive stations. Because a universal antenna coil was installed to replace the faulty original, the police band is non-functional (nothing much can be received on it anyway). Or use the 3.5mm aux cord, included at no extra cost, to play your own content. 16"W x 10-1/2"H x 9"D. $219.00. (1790533)SOLD! (Plastic tube table radio w/Aux or BT) This Philco is reportedly called the "Wedge." It sports a very modern design also seen in early Bakelite TV sets. Mid Century Modern meets George Jetson! Even more remarkable, this is the original Philco factory ivory paint job that was applied to the Bakelite crack-free cabinet back in 1952! There are a few very minor pin head size paint chips but they don't detract. It retains its original beautiful shine. Even the gold anodized trim on the knobs is still bright and shiny. A true survivor! It has a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord, been recapped, mica replaced in IF Transformer, controls cleaned/lubricated, so it plays strong across the dial with its built-in large stick antenna or use the attached included free of charge 3.5mm aux cord to play your own audio content through the radio. Beautiful lighted dial. A very unique and unusual set, with a fully enclosed cabinet. 14"W x 8"H x 10"D. $159.00. (1790535)SOLD! (Plastic tube table radio w/Aux or BT) Five-tube Mid Century Modern Philco Transitone with a unique switch on the back for Broadcast and the old Civil Defense Special Services Band. Cabinet is molded in solid Ivory/Vanilla Polystyrene. It has a heat stress crack on the top that has been reinforced on the inside (see top pic). But overall it's a very nice-looking radio, and displays well, with a beautiful dial that really glows in a dark room. It has a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord, been recapped, mica replaced in IF Transformer, controls cleaned/lubricated, so it plays strong across the dial with its built-in large stick antenna or use the attached included free of charge 3.5mm aux cord to play your own audio content through the radio. 11-1/4"W x 6"H x 7"D. $129.00. (1790536) (Wood tube tombstone radio w/SW) The company started up in 1892 in Philadelphia, and at that time was called Helios Electric Company. They produced carbon arc lamps. In 1906, they became Philadelphia Battery Company producing batteries for automobiles. The Philco brand name appeared in 1919. In the 1920s, the company expanded to Argentina, Canada and Great Britain. By the 1930s Philco had 30% of the radio market. For the better part of the next 50 years, Philco did a lot more than just produce radios... Air conditioning, freezers, washer/dryer, refrigerators, television sets. The company thrived before being sold to the Ford company in 1961. Model 610 included several varieties under that model number. In 1936, there were six models available and that continued into 1937. The model we have here today is the 610B. It is a five-tube, three-band (SB,swx2) radio. We replaced all of the capacitors with modern equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where needed. We installed a safety fuse, power cord, antenna lead, and an audio input cable for Bluetooth, iPhone, iPad, etc. Gary did a fantastic job refinishing this radio. The cabinet is Mahogany and Maple veneers finished in satin lacquer. We feel that early cathedrals and tombstone radios look better with a satin finish and Gary does this better than anyone! The radio has the original knobs, chassis, speaker and the "beam of light" tuning. This radio is a great performer. Make it yours today! 18"H x 14"W x 9"D. $649.00. (1600663) (Plastic tube portable radio w/Aux or BT) Great 1950s styling on this compact portable from RCA. The gray plastic case is in superb condition with no cracks or significant scratches. The four-tube chassis inside is clean as a whistle and works like new. Restoration included replacement of all paper and electrolytic capacitors, alignment, and cleaning of all contacts. This radio originally worked with two special tall 1.5V batteries and a single 67.5 V battery. I've made an adapter so that it now works with two normal "D" cells and seven 9-volt batteries. Batteries are included, so this will play for you right out of the box. The switch on the upper left of the front panel is a "battery saver" switch which provides longer battery life in exchange for reduced volume. The original leather carrying case is included, although the case has seen better days. Its front hinge has been taped, and the strap shortened to eliminate a break (and I wouldn't recommend carrying it by the strap!). Small and light, so shipping will be inexpensive. 9"W x 6"H x 2.5"D. $115.00. (1310226) (Plastic tube portable radio) This very compact RCA portable from 1950 sports red plastic covers with a faux alligator skin pattern. All parts are original and free of cracks. The original leather carrying handle is still intact. The front cover flips open and automatically turns on the radio. The chassis has been fully restored to work like new, with all paper and electrolytic capacitors replaced, a good set of tubes, and all contacts cleaned. Although it originally used a 67.5 V battery pack, it has been converted to run off seven 9-volt batteries along with a single "D" cell to make it easy to buy and replace batteries. A new set of batteries is included, so it is ready to play straight out of the box. Compact and light, so shipping will not be expensive. 6-1/2"W x 4-1/4"H x 3"D. $95.00. (1310230) (Wood tube tombstone radio w/SW/Aux or BT) First time on Radio Attic for this six-tube, three-band (AM + 2 short wave) late tombstone style RCA. Electrolytic and paper caps have been replaced, Proper RCA all metal tubes tested strong, controls were cleaned and lubricated. It receives all of my local stations with a long wire attached or use the built in RCA jack on the back of the chassis to play your own audio content. Has a bank of push-button presets, with the left-hand button designated for the aux RCA jack and the right-hand button needing to be depressed for dial tuning. The Tenite escutcheon is still nice and straight and the Tenite pushbuttons, usually so brittle they break off or are missing altogether, are still intact and function as they should. The entire cabinet was refinished using spray toners and topped with a spray of clear enamel for durability. It doesn't show up too well in the photos, but it has a very pretty light green backlit dial that really pops in a dark room. 15-1/2"W x 12-1/2"H x 9-1/2"D. $219.00. (1790539) (Plastic tube clock radio w/FM) This early solid state RCA is a first on the Radio Attic. The cabinet has a couple of issues as shown but overall displays well. The clock is nice and quiet and keeps time. The set has been serviced and play well on both AM and FM. A great piece to display for that vintage look in any room. 12-1/2"W x 6"H x 5"D. $149.00. (0260916) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) This Realtone eight-transistor AM radio was produced in Japan in 1962. It has a classic style very popular with collectors. It sounds great with full volume and uses a standard 9 volt battery. It has no cracks or chips, only a few minor scratches on one side. It has the kickstand in back. It comes with a leather case in decent shape but is missing strap and some stitching. 4-1/2"H x 2-3/4"W x 1-1/4"D. $150.00. (1910003) (Wood tube table radio w/Aux or BT) This Sears Roebuck catalog radio features six tubes, a tone control, and a bold Art Deco inspired chrome dial bezel. It's rare to find these with such nice original chrome. Usually, they are discolored or pitted and require painting. AM only, it receives all the local stations with a just its long antenna. Has the 3.5mm aux cord added at no extra cost for more listening options. All the paper and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, tubes tested good, new line cord. New clear dial cover and new grille cloth. The wood cabinet has been nicely refinished by the previous owner with toner and dark accents. A sharp looking post-war radio. 14-1/2"W x 8-1/4"H x 8"D. $179.00. (1790534) (Wood tube table radio) The Silvertone 6320 is easily one of the more unique small table radios in my experience. The chassis is mounted upside down, and the mechanical piano key presets are reminiscent of an old time car radio. The shiny brass escutcheon is bright and eye catching. The otherwise decent chassis was very difficult to restore, due to the enclosed circuitry, but the result was a fairly good player. The sound from the perfect 5-inch speaker is fairly good. Picks up local stations on the internal antenna, with a wire for more distant stations. The cabinet was refinished by a previous restorer. He didn't do very well on the right side, but the value of the radio doesn't warrant stripping and refinishing, so I am pricing it accordingly. Not quite as bad in person as the camera made it look. He made a not very good back cover, but again, the radio value precludes getting a new one. All in all a unique and interesting little radio, and not one you see every day. Topped out on the Attic at $289. 10-3/4"W x 7-3/4"H x 5-3/4"D. $229.00. (1680195) (Plastic tube table radio w/Aux or BT) Compact Sears Roebuck catalog radio that's not small on style or performance. This cabinet design was used from 1949 to 1953, and since the label on the bottom of the cabinet is stamped 1952, I think it's safe to call this one a 1952 model. This five-tube set, despite designed with only one IF transformer, plays well, receiving all of my local stations with its built-in loop antenna, or use the attached 3.5mm cord installed at no extra cost for playing your own content. It's been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated. New line cord. Cabinet is crack free and all original painted finish! There were some tiny flea bite chips that were carefully touched up with matching paint. Cabinet is compact in size yet quite pleasing in design. 8-3/4"W x 6"H x 6"D. $129.00. (1790538) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) This is the famous "Bathroom Scale" model produced by Toshiba in 1963. It has no cracks or chips but does have some discoloration on the back and sides. It has the functional kickstand on the back. It does work although only low volume. Comes with an original case which is not in great shape. 4-1/2"H x 2-3/4"W x 1-1/4"D. $150.00. (1910001) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) A beautiful blue laced Toshiba AM Radio made back in 1958. The cabinet is pristine with no chips or cracks. It has four transistors and has been restored with new electrolytic capacitors and it works with stations near by. I have a 1998 catalog that said back then these went for $425 to $450. The radio is powered by a 9 volt battery which is include with the sale. 4"H x 2-1/2"W x 1-1/4"D. $225.00. (0040546) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) This gorgeous little radio is only 3-3/4"H x 2-1/4"W x 1"D. It was made in Japan in 1960 and is working with the standard 9 volt battery. It has the great looking reverse painted red & gold tuning area, which has a lip around the edges which give it depth. It has the station indicators in kind of a speedometer alignment which is attractive. There are no cracks or chips, only a few minor scratches. It comes with a black leather carrying case in very good condition. $125.00. (1910014) (Wood tube casket radio) The Westinghouse Aeriola Senior RF receiver and AC amplifier were among the first radio sets offered to the general public in the early 1920s with the ability to drive a horn speaker to normal listening level. They were relatively easy to operate and sold fairly widely. This combo pair includes a good set of the original type WD11 tubes (with considerable value in their own right). Not only is everything in very nice cosmetic condition, it also operates very well, as you can see here. Note that the horn speaker and batteries/holder shown in the video are not included; you can easily procure a suitable speaker and connect up batteries and antenna to operate this set yourself as shown. This is a nice chance to own a remarkable early 1920s radio set in excellent condition with original finish and fully operational. Each of the two boxes is 8-1/2"W x 7"H x 7-1/4"D. $425.00. (1310224) (Wood tube table radio w/Aux or BT) Six tube post-war Westinghouse that is a strong performer with two 25L6 output tubes in push-pull, coupled with a large 6-inch diameter speaker. Unusual yet aesthetically pleasing cabinet design with top slide rule dial, lighted W emblem and four controls on the front panel (off/on/volume, tone, tuning and radio/phono). This has a built in RCA jack in the back that can be used for a phono or any other external audio device with a headphone port. Because this functions as would my usual 3.5mm aux cord, one was not added to this set. This is the wood cabinet version of the Bakelite radio that could be detached from a phonograph, the model H122, using the same chassis. Nothing was refinished on this radio; the cabinet finish is all original as are the knobs, grille cloth and back cover. There is some age-related crazing and minor finish loss on top but all in all it's a remarkably well preserved 80-year-old radio. The chassis has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and clear across the dial with its built-in loop antenna. If you collect all original finish radios, here's one to consider. 14"W x 9"H x 6-1/2"D. $149.00. (1790537) (Wood tube tombstone radio w/SW) In 1936, the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 started to set up rural areas in America with electricity. Zenith dropped prices and started producing table radios with smaller versions of their popular black dials. Zenith sales jumped significantly, and more and more people were hired. The 5-S-29 is a five-tube, three-band (SB,SWx2) radio. The smaller dial had the multi-color bands and "split-second" tuning. We replaced all of the capacitors with new Mylar equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked, and out-of-tolerance components were replaced. A new power cord, audio input cable and safety fuse were installed. This radio plays great, and it receives all of my local and distant broadcasts with good volume and tone. I still feel that Zenith made some of the world's best performing five-tube radios. Gary "Marvinized" the gorgeous, very "Art Deco" cabinet which is made of Quilted Maple, Walnut, Madrone and Maple veneers. A cool design feature was the metal bezel, which is just a smaller version of the console bezels. The original "Z" knobs, chassis and 6-inch speaker are included, and a new period-correct grille cloth installed. Once again, if you are looking for this radio for your collection, it doesn't get any better than this! 18"H x 13"W x 9"D. $849.00. (1600662) (Bakelite tube table radio) I think the lowest, entry level position at the Zenith factory must have been the guy who stamps the model info on the cabinets and chassis. They are almost always terrible. This one, however is almost perfect! Some folks call this the "beehive" although I think that is actually a different model. The cabinet is very nice with no cracks and very few dings/scratches. Looks better than the photo booth made it. Broadcast only, with four presets. My usual thorough chassis restoration with all high testing tubes for long service life. The 5-inch speaker has a small, very professional repair. I gave it a coat of the Parts Express Black Magic speaker coating to prevent further fractures and improve the bass response. I had to make a back cover for it. All told this is a very nice radio. This model topped out on the Attic at $395 in 2011. Requires an external antenna. About 12-1/2"W x 7-3/4"H x 6-1/2"D. $349.00. (1680194) (Wood tube table radio w/Aux or BT) A very nice six-tube AC-DC wood radio complimented with Burl Walnut. Finished with stain and lacquer. A beautiful pre-war set. Standard Broadcast only This radio plays and looks great. Factory knobs and wave magnet antenna; it picks up all stations across the dial. New clear dial lens, new power cord, and grille cloth were installed. An auxiliary cable was installed for Bluetooth or MP3 player. Complete recap, all tubes check strong. All resistors were tested and replaced if out of range. An excellent addition to any radio collection. 14"W x 9"H x 7"D. $499.00. (1710075) (Cloth/leather tube portable radio) Here is a classic Robert Budlong designed pre-WWII Zenith portable which would look great standing in any collection. Budlong was one of Zenith's classic designers. It is in very nice condition to be 95 years old. It is missing its small drop-down front partial cover, but has all its original parts and is still working and playing, turning in all my local AM stations. The reception is decent when tuned in to my stronger AM stations but could use a recap as there is quite a bit of scratchiness between stations. This model originally was available in five versions:
6G601D Blue and gray Airplane fabric; 6G601L Genuine Top Grain Cowhide; 6G601M Brown Airplane fabric; 6G601MH Brown and Ivory Airplane fabric
6G601ML Simulated Brown Alligator. This Zenith is an AC/DC battery operated portable six-tube BC band receiver. The BC band frequency tuning range is 540 to 1620kHz. This would be a nice focal point displayed in your collection since it would look like a vintage radio instead of a suitcase! It would also be an excellent parts candidate with all its original knobs, chassis, tubes, beautiful dial, sailboat fabric speaker cover, perfect handle, antenna and antenna connection strap. It has a good line cord. Shipping anywhere will be by the most reasonable method. 15"W x 10"H x 7"D. $72.00. (1150953) (Wood tube console radio w/SW/Aux or BT) Zenith produced one of the most beautiful cabinets and outstanding radios in 1938 with the 12-S-265 shutter dial radio. This example has been electronically restored, with all new capacitors, all out-of-spec resistors replaced and new tubes as needed including a bright green eye tube. The shutter mechanism operates smoothly. The 12-inch speaker is original and is like new. This radio plays well on all bands. It has been refinished with period correct toning and clear semi gloss lacquers. The 12-S-265 has some great features such as the "beehive" acoustic adapter to really add bottom to the bass, and motorized tuning to speed you to the next station. An auxiliary input can be added at no charge. 44"H x 24"W x 15"D. $1,500.00. (1730027)SOLD! (Wood tube table radio w/FM/Aux or BT) Zenith made the best and most popular AM/FM table radios in the U.S. during the 1950s and competed quite well with the elaborate German AM/FM sets of the period. Like the German sets, this medium-size set has good quality speakers -- in this case an 8-inch woofer and two electrostatic tweeters for great sound. The eight-tube chassis is well designed for excellent sensitivity and fidelity on both FM and AM, and this was one of the earlier models to provide AFC to prevent tuning drift on FM. The chassis has been fully restored with all electrolytic and paper capacitors replaced, a silicon rectifier diode in place of the original selenium rectifier, new resistors where needed, a strong set of tubes, all contacts cleaned, and a meticulous RF/IF alignment on both bands for like-new performance. Safety has been improved with the installation of a modern polarized power cord along with power switch circuitry modifications. The knob in the middle of the dial is a tone control to tailor the sound just the way you want it. It's a low mileage chassis, since it was clean and had all its original Zenith tubes (of which I replaced two). The original neon pilot light is still bright. The cabinet shows its age, and the dial ring has some corrosion. If you can tolerate some cosmetic shortcomings, you get a great AM/FM radio at a nice price! 15-1/2"W x 10"H x 8-1/4"D. $125.00. (1310228) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) The great sounding eight-transistor AM Zenith Royal 500E was made in the USA in 1960. It has strong reception and works on four "AA" 1.5 volt batteries. It has the swing wire stand/carrying handle. It has no cracks or chips, only some scratches and wear near the volume dial, plus someone etched their ID # on the top of the case. About 5-3/4"H x 3-1/2"W x 1-1/2"D $90.00. (1910017) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) The 500H's are the most powerful radios of the Royal 500 family. The reasons are they have a large speaker that takes up the whole radio front and besides having eight transistora, the electrolytic caps are double in value from the early 500's. More power. They come in cream, black and two tone blue. This is an nice looking Royal 500H AM two tone blue. The front is almost flawless. Most of the 500H's that I have seen have some cracks and missing pieces. This cabinet has a missing 1/16" of cabinet on the top left corner and a repaired crack on one side. I replaced all electrolyte and wax capacitors. It been cleaned and aligned to play like new. The battery box is clean. I include the batteries with it so it plays out of the box. 6"H x 3-1/2"W x 1-3/4"D. $175.00. (0040541) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) Another beautiful black 500H which are the most powerful radios of the Royal 500 family. This one is premo because of its beautiful case with no cracks or missing pieces. They have a large speaker that takes up the whole radio front and besides having eight transistors, the electrolytic caps are double in value from the early 500's. More power. They come in cream, black and two tone blue. I replaced all electrolyte and wax capacitors. It been cleaned and aligned to play like new. The battery box is clean. I include the batteries with it so it plays out of the box. 6"H x 3-1/2"W x 1-3/4"D. $225.00. (0040542)SOLD! (Plastic transistor portable radio w/FM) I listen to FM a lot. So I looked for a small radio that played great FM and easy and less weight to carry to the beach rather than the heavy Zenith Transoceanics. This one is in excellent shape with no cracks or missing pieces. I replaced all the electrolyte capacitors and tuned the AM and FM for peak performance. Great little radio with some great sound and pickup. It weighs about 2 lbs and measures 5-1/2"W x 4"H x 1-1/2"D. It is powered by a 9 volt battery. I include the battery with it so it plays out of the box. They come in black, tan and light green. $135.00. (0040543) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) This six-transistor AM radio was made in Japan in 1958. It is unusual in that the reverse painted tuning dial is on the top. It also has reverse painted section in the upper front, and an unusual design on the grille. It works good with the standard 9 volt battery. It does have a chip on the top near the earphone jack, which is quite common on this model. No other chips or cracks. It comes with a very nice leather carrying case. 4"H x 2-1/2"W x 1-1/4"D. $150.00. (1910011) (Plastic transistor shirtpocket radio) This six-transistor AM radio was supposedly made in Japan in 1962, from one of the resource books I have, but it certainly looks and feels older. It has the reverse painted tuning area, and both the tuning and volume controls are at the top of front. It does not pick up any stations, only has a hissing sound when powered up. It is in perfect condition, no chips or cracks or significant scratches. It comes with a leather carrying case in excellent condition also. 3-7/8"H x 2-1/4"W x 1-3/8"D. $100.00. (1910015)
