Tom Hunt's Radio Attic

Admiral Y2056 "Deluxe" (1956)
Mid-Century gem! Unusual colored plastic radios are very collectible now, and yellow is very uncommon. This one is a lemon yellow with lighter yellow vented grille area + gold faced clock with black numerals. Not a repaint & no touchups. This vacuum tube set is complete and plays very well with great volume, picking up all my locals without external antenna. The large (6x8-inch) clock also works very well & pops out of the top of cabinet giving the rest a cool "step-down" appearance. Original knobs, clock, cardboard back, etc., and like-new cord. Though the lighter plastics tend to have more problems, the solid yellow case shows only one very faint/tight 1-inch hairline behind the raised clock panel that is difficult to find, can't be felt and won't show up in pictures, but want to mention. No cracks, chips, or major scratches anywhere! Factory label is 95% complete. Cannot find another one for sale nor sold anywhere. Awesome 50's clock radio. 11-1/2"W x 8"H x 6"D. $169.00. (1640312)

Aetna AHE (Climax, 1937)
Aetna was the house brand for Walgreen, the drug-store chain, but like many retailers of the day, they bought their radios from other manufacturers. No doubt this one was made by Climax as it is exactly same cabinet as Climax AC-65 & only the dial is different (check the books & google). This back lit dial is beautiful, esp. lit up. The graphics are perfect on the domed dial & very detailed with the Aetna logo. The Climax Radio and Television Company headquarters was located in Chicago IL. & made radios for several retailers, this one for Walgreens. It has a beautiful "wrap-around" "waterfall" cabinet with nice bright green tuning eye and original backlit dial which shows beautifully when on or off. This is a recent complete electronic restore and plays well across the dial picking up all my local stations and beyond. The speaker, knobs, dial scale as well as grille cloth & chassis appear to be original. It also has most of paper factory sticker on bottom of cabinet. Also still has factory wood back which is nearly always missing. This rare radio is beautifully restored and is a radio ready for play and display for the most discriminating collector! 18"W x 9"H x 8"D. $459.00. (1640311)

Automatic "Tom Boy" (1947)
Automatic Radio Mfg. Boston, MA [1920-1957]. They were famous for the "Tom Thumb" series of radios started in the 1920's and manufactured radios into the 1950's. Automatic made all sorts of radios from wood, to Bakelite and two models made of Catalin. The Tom Thumb name fits perfectly, as both of the Catalin radios made by the company are some of the smallest radios ever made during the 1930's. Unusual model "Tomboy" by Automatic Radio Mfg Co Inc. This is a four-tube Superhet which runs on batteries 1.5V + 67.5V. It is a wood box covered by two-tone leatherette material (one is alligator, other smooth)…no cracks or chips. A leather handle on top makes for a portable radio! Nice & small portable in excellent un-retouched condition. Under the handle is stamped "C8308" (not sure of the meaning). All original including covering, knobs, dial, speaker, grille cover, factory back & handle. Great restoration project for radio enthusiasts or just use as a unique display in your home! About 9"W x 5"H x 4"D. $125.00. (1640278)

Detrola 148 (1937)
Highly collectible & beautiful radio ready for play/display! Detrola, a Detroit based radio manufacturer, was well known for their beautifully designed cabinets and wonderful sounding radios. This certainly is one! The large, colorful dial & bright very sensitive green tuning eye really do make it special along with original knobs, dial, full wood factory back, ornate wood feet, very clean, rust free chassis etc. The dial is very Art Deco & shows the location of the period's clear channel stations, making the radio all the more interesting. The two identical grilled ends give it the appearance of dual speakers, tho only one. The chassis has been completely electronically restored and is great performer with nice warm tone with tone control & is a wonderful playing radio on both AM & SW. The radio is a seven-tuber. The cabinet is also a recent beautiful refinish & correctly toned to give it that factory "new" look. It is sure to please even the most discriminate collector. 18"W x 12"H x 9"D. $495.00. (1640295)

Detrola 320 (1939)
Detroit was a leader in style & production for several years with their Detrola brand. Here is a very nice & shapely little example of just that. I say "little" because it is only about 13"W x 8"H x 8"D and I say "shapely" because...well, just look at this all original little "domed" or "hump top," rounded ends, with factory finish including the 1-inch faux inlay bands that run all the way round top & bottom of cabinet showing no wear. Many/most of these lost their stripes & it cannot be recreated. In those cases the radios would have to be stripped, toned or cast over with some other home grown method! That in itself makes it quite un-common. Original, knobs, dial, grille cloth, speaker, push buttons. 9.5 on 10.0 scale IMHO. The push buttons can be "pre-set" to your favorite stations easily. Very colorful, lighted dial with clear cover showing perfect numbers. Very clean rust-free chassis + repro back to finish it off. Also important is the fact it was recently professionally restored electronically & it plays strong with great sensitivity, picking up all my locals & beyond. Another fine example of the Detroit radio claim to fame. Ready for play/display. $329.00. (1640297)

Emerson 511 "Moderne" (1947)
Here is a seldom seen Emerson model 511 "Moderne" glossy ivory Beetle Plaskon with bronze/gold marbling swirls. The clear plastic bubble dial cover floats over the gold painted metallic grille, which covers much of the front. A block of ivory Plaskon, whose back has a recess for the pilot light, anchors the dial cover to the cabinet at its top. When you turn on the radio, the illuminated block sheds a soft light over the dial, a beautiful effect. Radio has a cleverly designed molded handle on the top that also served to ventilate the set, as this set is closed on all sides and is designed to be viewed from all angles. The beautiful marbleized Beetle Plaskon cabinet is in great original condition, with no chips, major cracks, burns or repairs. The cabinet has only a slight stress crack in the dark swirls between the two original Plaskon knobs (have to look hard to find). The set retains its original metal bottom. Elevated padded feet + two factory labels. It not only looks great, but plays loud and clear across the AM dial as well. Truly an eye-catching addition to any radio collection. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 11-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D. $429.00. (1640228)

Emerson EC-425 (1941)
Here is a very nice, rather small, moderately priced Emerson in Ingraham cabinet with great sound. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without an external wire antenna (has original built-in loop antenna). The cabinet was designed by Ingraham, which would explain the fine maple used and accenting veneers. The cabinet has been refinished using the very finest toning and finishing lacquers, producing a like new look. The distinct airplane-style dial pointer and gold dial stand out with clear dial cover. Dial light works and lights up brightly. Front Emerson decal is in excellent condition. The electronics have been professionally restored .Very clean chassis & nice repro back. This one won't take up much room, as it's only 10-1/4"W x 7-1/2"H x 5-1/2"D. $169.00. (1640307)

Emerson L-141 "Cube" (1937)
Here is a beautiful uncommon Emerson tombstone in its notable Ingraham cabinet that some folks label as a "cube." It is one of the nicest examples I have seen. Certainly with its top mounted speaker & shape give it that appearance. This is an L-141, a five-tube, two-band radio. It is a recent restore by a professional, all of the capacitors were replaced, the resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where needed. The Ingraham cabinet has Burl Walnut and Walnut veneers with bunches of Maple and Ebony inlays. Please notice the contrasting wood colors that really are eye catching from front as well as side angles. Even the top speaker opening has a fluted ornate "cap." Simply gorgeous & plays very, very well picking up across the dial. The chassis is very clean & rust free from my non-smoking home. The speaker, knobs, dial, speaker are original, with new era correct grille cloth that can be seen from top side as the speaker is mounted in the top like the cubes. This is one beautiful radio for any collection, and a wonderful addition to Emerson collections. Approx 16 pounds. 11-3/4"W x 13-1/4"H x 9"D. $479.00. (1640306)

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October 22

ERLA 271-A (1931)
This rather rare radio dating from the very early thirties is an impressive ERLA (Electrical Research Laboratories, Chicago) cathedral radio with a "flat top" and a Hammond clock in the center of the speaker grille. This is a special & unusual set with its "flat top" has a rather unique look for a cathedral. I believe the grille cloth to be original as are the knobs, speaker, dial etc. The case has been nicely refinished and restored by previous owner, & plays with great sound and selectivity with a supplied short antenna. Nice clean chassis & is a seven-tuber driven by a single 45 output! The electric clock also runs, but like all clocks of the era, is not self starting. It is easy to spin the clock into work, with the spinner in the back of the set. It is held in place by retaining clips and can be easily snapped into & out of cabinet. It is a quality one made by Hammond Clock, well known for a recognizable name and quality. This is a large set & the size alone, makes for the impressive appearance, but will require proper packaging & materials. I pack very well using over-sized box & all new materials. The weight is an impressive 42 pounds. The exceptional set would be a fine addition to any collection. 19"H x 14"W x 11"D. Was $529.00, now $479.00. (1640286)

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October 22

Freshman Unknown model (1932)
Rare is often over-used, but in some cases it is the only word to properly describe an item as in this case with this offering. I can find no other. The bezel states "Freshman Products" & the factory plate on rear states "B.R.C." Chicago serial 166769. BRC is Belmont Radio Corp & they made radios for: Classique, Crusader, Freshman, Goodyear Wings, Imperial, Starck Classique, Truetone. This Freshman model unknown. No one I know has never seen another one (super rare). According to knowledgeable long time collectors I spoke to, Freshman Radio was based in Chicago, and they made two beautiful radios as follows: the "Master Piece" and this model along with very few other models; This baby not only is super rare, its condition is also super rare. Ornate scrolling & cut-outs, the Deco lines of the cabinet, waterfall top, super clean chassis with original speaker plus everything else including the knobs, dial etc. The new grille repro cloth is era correct and also very attractive. What a great looking dial bezel with the ship sailing to add to the décor. The dial light follows the channel. It has been completely restored electronically & plays very strong. The previous owner also added Bluetooth capability using the flip switch you can see neatly attached to chassis + jack. It also plays extremely well on Bluetooth. I have been playing & enjoying it for hours at a time. 18"H x 14-3/4"W x 10-3/4"D. Was $850.00, now $750.00. (1640283)

Howard 268-T (1937)
Big black, multi-colored dial with lovely emerald green tuning eye... Chicago's Howard Company produced some beautiful radios in the "Golden Age" and here is a seldom seen one. I believe this to be the 1st time offered on Attic! Beautiful step-down front, waterfall cabinet with beautiful book-matching across the top. They also manufactured radios for Capehart, Sears and Hallicrafters, & possibly others. The cabinet has been refinished by previous owner & a rather nice job. The electronics have been completely restored and it plays very nicely on the AM broadcast and shortwave band, seven-tuber. Rust free chassis with three factory stickers in place. All four wood knobs are in excellent condition and tone control, band switch, tuning, and on/off & volume all work as they should. New cloth cord, era correct new grille cloth & just an all around sweet radio ready for play/display. Another quality set from my collection to yours. 17"W x 11"H x 10"D. $425.00. (1640289)

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October 22

Jackson-Bell 60 "Sunburst" (1930)
Here is a seldom seen West Coast, seven-tube TRF set that works well with a long wire antenna...the longer, the better which is usually the case on radios this old (93 years). I currently have approx. 10-ft (will include) and have been listening to it for an hour or so. It is an older restore, having been in my collection for 8-10 years. The cabinet is solid and was refinished when I first got it as were the electronics. The only anomaly I noticed is with the volume & tone controls are both a little sensitive or "touchy," but with a little toggling they both work good for good reception. This is called "Sunburst" for obvious reasons. This beauty has original Lansing speaker & also knobs & factory wooden back. Take note of the Jackson Bell Corp. guarantee still intact on the back (have never seen that before...neat). Also factory sticker on that very clean chassis. Jackson-Bell was a family owned business & rather interesting story whether you like the radios or not. It started in 1926 but ceased in 1935. It is written that Jackson-Bell was a marketing company and the maker was Gilfillan Brothers Radio Works, Los Angeles. 16"H x 14"W x 10"D. Was $429.00, now $379.00. (1640288)

Mirror-Tone 4F8 (1948)
Extremely Cool Midget, indeed! Here is truly "One of a Kind" due to the fact it was custom painted by Dan Sperry (customradios), the Custom Painter whose process is quite unique in that his artistic twists never disappoint nor do they ever look identical to any of his other pieces because they are all different. Here is a midget Mirror Tone he did for me a couple of years ago and the colors are dynamite as you can see. The main tones are a classic dark red/burgundy with swirled black accents. The bottom and wrap-around end are solid gloss black. It is clear coated in a premium automotive clear and buffed to a mirror like shine. The grille area is tastefully accented by silver & black swirl. Very eye catching. This tiny four-tuber has also been restored electronically and plays well picking up all my locals. I’ll let the pictures do the talking. More pics on request, but it is simply flawless IMHO. Small at 7"W x 5"H x 5"D. $375.00. (1640245)

Philco 45C "Butterfly" (1935)
Here is a very nice, working, coveted Philco "Butterfly" ready for play/display. This is a model 45C from 1935 and is still a marvelous radio from the Philly factory which really turned out some lifetime lasting radios. This is a recent estate find & since I already have one in my collection, I am offering this one to The Attic world. It is in as found condition & all I've done to it is some light cleaning & added a new repro back from FYLP which looks & fits perfectly. The previous owner obviously took good care of this one. The radio performs well, picking up stations across the dial with only a short wire antenna (supplied). Love the lighted "slit marker" pointer. Nice clean chassis as well as original knobs, speaker, dial, etc. The grille cloth is era correct replacement and very close to original pattern & really shows well with the contrasting tones that this radio is finished in. Just a great looker & shows why the "Butterfly" meme applies. These are becoming scarce and it is certainly one to be proud of. Heavy, 30+ lbs., but I pack well for safe SH. 16"W x 9-1/2"H x 8"D. $479.00. (1640263)

Silvertone 4563 (1936)
This 1936 Silvertone features a stunning Art Deco "Wrap-around/Waterfall" design wood cabinet, which has recently been refinished. The cabinet has an attractive slanted grain across the front and side and Art Deco speaker cut-outs with era correct grille cloth. The gold dial with "ring around the globe" emblem, nice letters and numbers, clear dial glass, and Tenite escutcheon which matches the four original knobs (on/off/volume, tone, tuning, & band). The six-tube chassis has been electronically restored. The radio picks up many stations, incl. SW in evening. I have attached an antenna and will leave it with the radio. This beauty is ready for you to proudly display and listen to, but it is 88 years old, and like all antique radios is not intended for everyday, all day use. It was sold under the Sears & Roebuck brand name "Silvertone" as part of the "Sears Golden Jubilee," which offered a series of radios with different sized gold dials and styles. Rust free and extremely clean chassis. You would be hard pressed to find a nicer example. Dial is perfect and illuminates for night use. 16"W x 10"H x 9-1/4"D; 16 lbs. $329.00. (1640310)

Silvertone 4565 (1937)
If you like 'em with large showy dials with great detail, not many show better than the big gold Sears Silvertone radios. This one is guaranteed to draw attention. Sears used the big "Golden Jubilee" dial on several radios & in 1936, they celebrated their Silver Jubilee in radio by rolling out the Big Gold Dial across the product line. This model 4565 is a eight-tube, three-band receiver offering a tremendous sound on both BC & SW & in a nice roll-topped ends which fall down over the sides & then roll under the cabinet & rest on sort of a base giving it another unique "look." This is one of the most beautiful radios in that series & one of the most coveted radios amongst serious collectors. Produced for Sears by Stewart-Warner. All of the capacitors were replaced, the tubes and resistors were checked and replaced where necessary. The cabinet has been nicely refinished at some point and shows nearly original. Add in a fantastic cabinet design and a high performing receiver and you've got a spectacular radio, The chassis is very clean & rust free. This is a quite ornate radio by design with a very eye catching maple inlay & walnut veneers on the front panel. A new power cord, antenna lead and safety fuse were installed. This radio has original perfect “function” embossed Tenite knobs, speaker, chassis and an era correct repro grille cloth. Just a terrific radio! It weighs 21 lbs; 21"W x 13-1/2"H x 11"D. $429.00. (1640291)

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October 22

Stewart-Warner R-169 (1936)
Here is a beautiful cube shaped radio with a large magnificent multi-colored dial and fine veneers. Original knobs, tube shields, speaker (mounted & vented thru the top of cabinet) escutcheon, & even grille cloth in great condition. As beautiful as it is daytime, even more so lit up in low light condition, which I tried to capture with closeup... simply a very nice example & very collectible. The cabinet has been restored nicely including proper toning to closely match the color combinations as when it was new. The chassis has been electrically restored replacing all caps, resistors & tubes checked and the radio plays very well on the AM broadcast band and shortwave with the short attached antenna. Three-band, five-tuber, very clean rust-free chassis. This will be the focus point of any room and most any collection. 13-1/2"W x 11-1/4"H x 9-1/2"D. Was $475.00, now $419.00. (1640267)

Stromberg-Carlson 125-H (1936)
Here is a dandy Stromberg-Carlson model 125H , five tubes, AM, Shortwave and Police bands with its "showy" Rosewood, Walnut and inlays of exotic veneers. The radio has the original knobs, grille cloth, speaker and chassis, etc. Eye popping Art Deco design and the Stromberg trademark octagonal ("stop sign"), three color dial with back-lit station selector. A beautiful radio ready for play/display. Gorgeous. It is a recent restore according to previous owner and plays accordingly. All caps replaced and all other components checked and replaced where failed or weak. It has also been nicely cosmetically restored with a satin sheen. Nice rust free clean chassis. Heavy chassis and six-inch electro-dynamic speaker give rich full sound. Has a tone control switch for high/low. Also maintains full factory sticker on bottom. The 125-H is considered to be one of the most beautiful radios Stromberg-Carlson produced. Will weigh approx. 22 lbs fully & well packaged. 15"W x 9-1/4"H x 9-1/2"D. $399.00. (1640309)

	Lexington, KY 40503
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