Larry Martine's Attic

Arvin 547A (1948)
This is a seldom seen Deco-style radio that usually comes with brown knobs. But these rare ivory knobs are original to this set according to Sams Photofact set 42 folder 3, published in July 1948. Its Bakelite cabinet is in perfect mint condition and has a deep chocolate swirl finish that retains its original beautiful shine. Its gold foil dial is in perfect condition and lights up beautifully in the dark. It even comes complete with the original cardboard backing. It was restored by its previous owner and plays great across the dial. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 9"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D. $427.00. (1750034)

Arvin 602 (1939)
Here is an Arvin model 602 with all-original grille cloth, dial, dial glass, back panel, knobs and flawless Bakelite cabinet (originally touted as a "plastic walnut cabinet") with carrying handle with no hairlines, chips or cracks. This six-tube AC/DC model with built-in loop antenna called "Phantom Scope" and continuously variable middle tone control knob plays great across the dial. Another great from my personal smoke-free collection. About 11-1/2"W x 9-1/2"H x 6-1/4"D. $206.00. (1750043)

Bendix 115 (1947)
This completely restored five-tube was modeled after the highly popular 526C Catalin radio. It was designed by James Franklin Glover and is in beautiful original condition, showcasing its maroon and cream swirl marbleized colors. Many of this model's cabinets have cracks down the middle on top. This case is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, breaks, burns or hairlines. Only the top left post that holds the screw inside the back panel has been broken and repaired. All tubes have been tested and set to factory specs. This radio plays extremely well, and the dial lights up beautifully in the dark! Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 11"W x 7"H x 6-1/2"D. $788.00. (1750007)

Coronado 43-8160 "Jewel" (1947)
It's difficult to find a more attractive little radio than the obscure Coronado Jewel, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a finer all-original set than this one. This Jewel's chassis has been serviced and puts out a lot of sound for a midget radio. The Bakelite Deco case is perfect, retaining natural sheen and has no cracks, chips or hairlines. Its original dial, dial glass, grille cloth and knobs are in mint condition. It picks up all my local stations across the dial. Another great radio from my smoke-free personal collection. About 8"W x 5-1/2"H x 5"D. $275.00. (1750047)

Coronado 623 (1938)
This is a rare superheterodyne radio in rare mint condition with shortwave and AM broadcast bands. It cabinet with waterfall grille and chassis have been totally restored inside and out and picks up my local stations across the dial with the help of the long antenna provided. The dial and tuning eye light up beautifully. Another great radio from my smoke-free personal collection. About 18-1/4"W x 9-3/4"H x 8"D. $695.00. (1750051)

Crosley 63TJ "Victory Model" (1946)
Fresh for sale on December 7 to help commemorate Pearl Harbor Day and the allied victory in WWII is a 1946 Crosley 63TJ "Victory Model" in mint condition whose cabinet and chassis have been totally restored to factory specs. This model is an AC operated, six-tube AM Broadcast (American) and Shortwave (Foreign) band receiver. It has a built-in loop antenna with provisions for connecting an external antenna. It has a deep clear sound and picks up stations across the side-lit dial. It even comes complete with its original back panel and bottom label. You're not likely to fine a more gorgeous version of this radio. About 16"W x 9-3/4"H x 8"D. $750.00. (1750044)

Crosley D-25 "Dashboard" (1951)
Here is a Crosley "Dashboard" in rare red color. Its painted Bakelite cabinet is immaculate with only the gold dial trim showing some normal wear on this 68-year old gem. This all-original set has been fully restored and hand polished. The clock works and its sound is deep and rich. Another great radio from my smoke-free collection. About 13-1/4"W x 7-1/2"H x 7"D. $891.00. (1750040)

Crosley E-15CE (1953)
This is a green mint chartreuse Bakelite classic with streamlined automotive styling. Its cabinet is truly in near perfect condition, but not in working order. The case has no cracks, breaks, or hairlines. Minor cabinet wear is isolated to knobs and underside of the unit. Back panel and electrical cord are original. I am the 2nd owner of this set. This is an extremely good example of a radio that is an icon of the 1950’s. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 12"W x 8"H x 6"D. $515.00. (1750001)

Detrola 305 (1940)
Here is a rare Art Deco push button model in near mint condition from Detrola, never before seen on Radio Attic. It retains its original grille cloth, dial glass, knobs and back panel. Its wooden cabinet with inlay accents is in excellent condition and retains its original shine. It not only looks great, but it plays great too! I've never used the pre-set buttons so I'm not sure they work. Another great radio from my personal smoke-free collection. About 13"W x 8-1/3"H x 6-1/2"D. $352.00. (1750041)

Emerson 511 Beetle "Moderne" (1947)
This is an all-original Emerson model 511 "Moderne" in ivory Beetle Plaskon with bronze (sometimes referred to as gold) marbling. The Beetle cabinet has no breaks, cracks or hairlines. The set has an integrated handle and the dial lights up nicely in the dark. It is an eye-catching radio attributed to famous industrial designer Raymond Loewy. It was introduced in the fall of 1947 at the original price of $29.95. It not only looks great, but plays great too! Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 11-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D. $375.00. (1750025)

Emerson 578A "Eames" (1946)
Except for its replacement cord, this is an all-original radio designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. It is in near mint condition. Its chassis was fully restored by the previous owner and it plays great across the dial. The original speaker is in good condition. Its cabinet is made of molded birch plywood with ash veneer and retains its original finish. The original Plaskon dial face has no cracks, and the dial lights up nicely. The original Plaskon "Ferris wheel" knobs are in great shape too. It retains its original back cover imprinted with its "578A" model number. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 9"W x 6-1/2"H x 5-1/2"D. $350.00. (1750036)

Emerson 587A (1949)
This Bakelite radio is proof that big things come in small packages. This set may be tiny but its reception is spectacular due to the internal loop antenna that comes standard. It has five tubes and a nicely lighted dial. It is simply a beautiful black color with plenty of sheen. The case is in perfect original condition with no cracks, chips, breaks or hairlines. It has been fully restored for safe, reliable use. All tubes have been tested and set to factory specs. Ready to be displayed and enjoyed. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 9-1/2"W x 6"H x 6"D. $275.00. (1750008)

Emerson 636A (1950)
This radio has been completely restored to factory specs. Its maroon Bakelite cabinet with gold Lucite insert and streamlined dial cover are in perfect condition. The Lucite on/off and tuning knobs are located at the ends of the dial cover. It is a gorgeous all-original example of this radio designed by Raymond Loewy, one of the greatest and important American Industrial Designers of the 20th century. It's ready to play and display! Comes complete with its original PhotoFact Folder. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 9"W x 6"H x 6"D. $385.00. (1750016)

Farnsworth-Capehart T-522 (1953)
Here is a Farnsworth-Capehart model in an obscure red-black-gold color combination that is highly sought after by collectors. Its Styrene case retains its original shine and is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or hairlines. Everything on this set is original including its grille cloth, pointer, knobs and rear panel. It looks great and plays great. Another great radio from my personal smoke-free collection. About 9-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 5"D. $535.00. (1750042)

Garod 5A-2 "Commodore" (1946)
Here is a sleek, very Art Deco radio in near mint condition. It has a streamlined profile, vertical louvered red grille, and slide-rule dial in an original (not re-painted) Bakelite cabinet. This tiny Bakelite five-tube AC/DC radio is truly all-original, has been hand polished and its electronics have been completely restored. The case is perfect, no chips or cracks and very, very few "flea bites." The knobs are original, the cardboard back is intact and the label reads, "Garod model 5A-2, Brooklyn, NY." The lettering on the clear plastic slide rule dial is reverse painted with red numbers outlined in gold, the sensitive plastic and all lettering are perfect. The radio has a good cord. A beautiful little post-war Art Deco gem and these, when found at all, are usually chipped and attractive sweet originals like this one are hard to find. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 10-1/2"W x 5-1/2"H x 4"D. $326.00. (1750018)

General Electric C3300-A Clock Radio (1969)
Here is a groovy Peter Max-inspired "Clock Radio" and one that both the clock and radio still work and play great. Its Polystyrene case has no cracks, chips or hairlines. The clock, volume and selector knobs were made exclusively. Perhaps the most unique feature is the hand-shaped dial pointer. The case is also of a wonderfully quirky design. The radio works as it should, picking up the local stations. They used a bigger speaker in this model to afford it surprisingly good sound for its overall size. About 7-1/4"W x 5-1/2"H x 4-1/2"D. $165.00. (1750012)

Majestic 651 "Triple Fin" (1937)
Wow, what a beautiful iconic Deco radio that's been totally restored inside and out! The Bakelite "triple fin" case with original back panel, replacement grille cloth and original padded feet; has no chips, cracks or hairlines and has an incredible shine. It comes complete with its three original torpedo knobs; the left to adjust its tone, the middle is its on/off switch, and the right one is for tuning. The radio has been electronically restored to factory specs and is now in as close to "as new" condition as any model of its kind you'll find anywhere -- and, as you can see, the dial glistens beautifully in the dark. It plays great across the dial picking up all my local stations. Just a gorgeous minty set all-around! Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 12"W x 8"H x 7"D. $755.00. (1750030)

Majestic M-6B02D/6FM714 (1948)
Obscure early FM set in mint condition and perfect working order. Replacement RadioDaze dial. Beautiful, fully restored rare example of this early FM radio model. The cabinet has no cracks, breaks, or hairlines. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 12-1/2"W x 8"H x 9"D. $469.00. (1750004)

Motorola 5R15U (1950)
If this radio had a bottom label, I'd bet it my last dollar that it was NOS. It's incredibly beautiful, with scarcely a single mark on its cabinet. It even comes with the box! This midget Bakelite radio makes up in dramatic appeal what it lacks in size. The color of this radio is really almost Steel Blue, not as green as the Photofact might suggest. The checkerboard pattern is deeply recessed and the numbers of the tuning dial are molded in relief, as is the gold-painted Motorola name. A thick dial bears the "serpentine" Motorola logo, and is color-coordinated with the cabinet. It obviously has no cracks, breaks or hairlines. It plays great across the dial picking up all my local stations. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 8-1/4"W x 5"H x 5"D. $275.00. (1750029)

Motorola 52R15A (1952)
Here is a rare minty green early 50s radio, the only one of its kind ever to be sold on Radio Attic in the last 20+ years! It's in excellent cosmetic condition with the only wear that I can see being the painted gold "serpentine" logo on the front of the case. The cabinet is all-original and has no breaks, cracks, chips or hairlines. It comes complete with its original cardboard back. The chassis is a standard five-tube, clean and complete. It looks great and plays great. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 8-1/4"W x 5"H x 5"D. $275.00. (1750032)

Northern Electric 5508 "Midge" (1951)
This is a gorgeous all-original Northern Electric "Midge" Bullet radio with very cool aerodynamic styling. In the 1950s, Northern Electric was a Canadian manufacturer of consumer electronics and radios. The 5508 "Midge" has a nice streamline bullet cabinet design that clearly is based on the Farnsworth GT-051 design. The Bakelite case is stunningly shiny with no breaks, cracks or hairlines - just a slight wrinkle in the gold foil on the dial. With a five-tube, superheterodyne receiver and built-in loop antenna, it not only looks great, it plays great too. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 11-1/2"W x 6"H x 6"D. $285.00. (1750021)

Oceanic "Surcouf" (1954)
Here is a beautiful French-made mid-century radio with broadcast and shortwave bands in rare near mint condition. It has been restored inside and out and picks up my local AM stations across the dial. The cabinet with plastic front and wooden top and sides has no cracks, chips or hairlines. The turquoise bow lights up nicely reminiscent of a jukebox! The tuning eye works. The knobs are original matching ivory plastic. All the dial numbering and European country lettering is crisp and clear. Another great radio from my smoke-free personal collection. About 19"W x 12"H x 9"D. $1,025.00. (1750050)

Philco 53-563 Transitone "Split Level" (1953)
This obscure split-level radio is one of the coolest mid-century cabinet designs that Philco ever produced. The solid black plastic (not Bakelite) cabinet is in perfect condition and retains its gorgeous original ebony shine. The Lucite gold waffle grille is in mint condition as are the black knobs with gold center pieces. It comes complete with the original slide-rule dial, back and bottom label, each of which are in great shape too. It not only looks great, it also plays great across the dial with help from the set's built-in loop antenna. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 13-1/2"W x 5-1/2"H x 5"D. $435.00. (1750033)

Philco 610T "Big Bullet" (1936)
This is the debut model year of an extreme Deco radio in walnut veneer known as the "Big Bullet." It is a Superheterodyne with AM broadcast and two shortwave bands in mint condition having been totally restored inside and out. In later years the shape of the dial window changed and, in my mind, wasn't as cool as this model year's. The knobs, from left to right, are on/off/three-point tone control, bandswitch (center), fine/coarse tuning (upper) and volume. Negotiating the crowded shortwave and other bands bands is easy with the upper outer knob being used for rapid, coarse tuning, and the inner one for fine tuning. The on/off switch adjusts the tone rather than the volume control. Local stations come in loud and clear with the help of the long antenna provided. Another great radio from my smoke-free personal collection. About 17"W x 13"H x 9"D. $425.00. (1750048)

Philco D-595-124 (1956)
This is an obscure Mid-Century radio that combines a white case with a lime green grille, red dial and red on-off knob. Its cabinet has no chips or staining and shines well, but it does have a hairline crack that doesn't detract from its beauty or collectability. Though this set is in non-working order, it is an extremely fine example of a hard-to-find 1950's Atomic radio. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 10"W x 6"H x 5-1/2"D. $360.00. (1750006)

Philco PT-46 "Transitone" (1940)
Introduced in January 1940 as a replacement for the August 1939 Model PT-45, just 4,475 of these models were made. The brown Bakelite cabinet with gorgeous louvered Art Deco design retains a beautiful shine that contrasts nicely with its white preset push buttons and matching white torpedo knobs. The case is in mint condition with no breaks, cracks or hairlines. The dial lights up nicely. A perfect replacement Retro-Tronics back is on the set. The set takes a little while to warm up, but the radio plays very well across the dial when the accompanying wire antenna is extended. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 9-3/4"W x 6-1/2"H x 4-1/2"D. $353.00. (1750035)

Philco TH-17 "Transitone" (1940)
Introduced in June 1939 to replace the TH-4, this model, the TH-17, offered an additional handle and Bakelite back to conceal the newly introduced big loop antenna. The Bakelite cabinet including grille cloth is all-original and in perfect condition with no breaks, chips or hairlines. The chassis was serviced by the previous owner and picks up all my local stations. The pre-sets don't work except for the one labeled "DIAL." The grille cloth, dial and front louvered add the finishing touches to this beautiful Art Deco design. In all, 17,030 of these sets were made and originally sold for $11.95. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 8-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D. $360.00. (1750026)

RCA Victor 5C581 "Debonair" Clock Radio (1954)
The "Debonair" is an obscure clock radio known for its 1950's TV-style appearance and unique design. It is in Near Mint fully restored working order. It is a five-tube Super-Het rarely found working and in good cosmetic shape. Everything is cosmetically original and electronically restored to factory specs. The on/off knob is atop the black with gold trim Polystyrene case. The clock radio turns on/off by twisting the plastic bezel covering the clock. It is now as close to "as new" condition as any radio that you may find anywhere. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 11"W x 8"H x 7"D. $463.00. (1750010)

RCA Victor 96X-13 "Vassos" (1939)
This is an Art Deco gem! The obscure model of this radio in Walnut and Ivory Finish is rarely if ever found in this condition. Its Bakelite cabinet is in perfect mint condition with no breaks, chips or hairlines. The chassis was restored by the previous owner and it plays well picking up all the local stations. It has a very innovative beautifully lit dial that is part of a roller as you turn the dial knob. This radio was designed by John Vassos, an American industrial designer and artist who helped define the shape of radio, and TV for the Radio Corporation of America for almost four decades. He also designed the widely popular Perey turnstile still used in many subway stations. This one's a rare one, likely the best example of this set you'll ever find. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 11"W x 7"H x 7"D. $850.00. (1750020)

RCA Victor X-551 (1951)
Here is a beautiful example of the space-age design that was found in mid-century radios. Just check out the gold fin atop and below the cabinet along with its gold ball feet. The set has been fully restored and hand polished. It looks and plays loud and clear across the dial. It has a five-tube AM receiver and a phono input so the owner can use the radio as their record player's amplifier. Another great radio from my smoke-free collection. About 12-1/4"W x 8-1/2"H x 6"D. $644.50. (1750037)

Setchell-Carlson 427 "Frog Eyes" (1947)
This all-original set has a perfect all-Plaskon cabinet & white Bakelite grille/thumb wheel controls with no cracks,chips or stress hairlines. Its upside-down chassis is as clean as when it debuted over 72 years ago. Not currently producing sound, I think it simply needs a tube. Another great radio from my smoke-free personal collection. About 12-1/4"W x 8"H x 7-1/4"D. $250.00. (1750046)

Silvertone 6177-A "Bullet" (1939)
Here is one of the great Art Deco midget radios made by Detrola for the Sears-Roebuck & Co. The black (not painted) Bakelite cabinet with white dial and knobs is immaculate with no hairlines, crack or chips. The built-in loop antenna has a perfect back cover. It only has a hum when turned on so it likely needs a tube. Another great radio from my smoke-free collection. About 8-1/2"W x 5"H x 6"D. $462.00. (1750039)

Silvertone 6405 (1940)
This is a rather scarce midget tube radio with an Art Deco design. It is a fully restored little beauty with two thumb knobs, one for on-off volume and one for tuning. Back panel is missing. This radio comes standard with no dial glass and is another radio with an upside-down chassis. Since dust couldn't settle on it over the years and foster corrosion, the chassis is especially clean after this restoration. The cabinet has no cracks, breaks, or hairlines. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 7-3/4"W x 5"H x 5-1/2"D. $535.00. (1750002)

Sparton 132 "Football" (1950)
A really nice, completely restored and all-original cranberry red Sparton radio from 1950, nicknamed the "Football" radio for obvious reasons. This is a hard to find color in this model, especially in this condition. The cases were made out of plastic, and consequently most of the survivors show a lot of wear. But this cabinet is in very nice condition, with just a one nick (see photo #3) and a few very slight rubs, but no breaks, cracks, hairlines, tube burns or major cosmetic issues. Its original grille, back and original knobs with brass inserts are in perfect condition. The radio is playing just great, picking up all my local AM stations clearly. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 13"W x 6"H x 6"D. $295.00. (1750024)

Stewart-Warner B51T2 "AirPal" (1948)
In Radio Attic's over 20 years of existence, this is the first of this model for sale. This is a very rare all-original Deco radio that not only has its original grille cloth, but it also has been totally restored inside and out and is now electronically restored to factory specs. The case has no chips, cracks or hairlines. Its dial pointer has been calibrated and reaches across the dial from end-to-end. Original label is still attached. It plays extremely well across the dial but would benefit from an external antenna that connects to the original short wire provided. About 10-1/4"W x 5"H x 3-1/4"D. $405.00. (1750028)

Stewart-Warner B61T2 "Ferrodyne" (1949)
Produced only in 1949, this set is all-original and in excellent working condition. This is a six-tube radio, AM band only model. It even comes complete with its extremely rare original instructions to explain the three control knobs! Tuning is easy, and the sound is strong and clear. The case with wrap-around louvered grille is not Bakelite but an early Polystyrene "mahogany" cabinet with lots of brown swirls. The asymmetrical streamlined Art Deco styling and illuminated dial makes this set a real show-stopper. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. In fact, this was just the 3rd radio I ever bought back in 1982. About 14-1/2"W x 8"H c 7"D. $395.00. (1750015)

Stromberg-Carlson T-4 (1954)
This Mid-Century radio was one of Stromberg-Carlson's last radios. Its yellow Polystyrene cabinet with gold grille is stunning. It is in excellent cosmetic condition with no chips, cracks or hairlines at all. The radio has been serviced and plays well. The original cardboard back is intact, and the radio still has the its original schematic diagram laminated to the bottom. Both knobs are original. Comes complete with its original PhotoFact Folder. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 10"W x 5-1/2"H x 5"D. $225.00. (1750019)

Truetone D2017 "Boomerang" (1950)
Here is one of just two mid-century boomerang radios ever produced (the Philco 49-501 being the other). Its Bakelite cabinet has no cracks, chips or hairlines and retains a glossy deep walnut color that appears almost black. It retains its original grille cloth, dial and dial glass. The original dial lights up nicely. The knobs and back panel are replacements. However, included with your purchase will be the original ivory knobs that came with Truetone model D2018 which you could simply paint to match the walnut cabinet. Another great radio from my smoke-free personal collection. About 15"W x 9-1/2"H x 8"D. $425.00. (1750052)

Westinghouse H-436T5 (1954)
This all-original maroon Westy has been totally restored, inside and out. Its glossy cabinet has been hand polished and is free of any cracks, chips or hairlines. It picks up all my local stations across the dial and the twin-speaker sound is loud and clear. Another great radio from my smoke-free personal collection. About 11-1/2"W x 7"H x 6"D. $230.00. (1750045)

Zenith 6-S-223 "Black Dial" (1938)
You'll scarcely find this six-tube superheterodyne radio in such gorgeous mint condition. This set has been totally restored inside and out. Its wooden cabinet with exotic wood veneer inlay is immaculate. Its original knobs, dial and dial glass are in mint shape. The dial lights up beautifully. The rightmost knob allows you to switch among three bands - shortwave, police and AM broadcast - the latter of which picks up my local stations loud and clear across the dial. The tone knob allows you to adjust the sound to your liking. Another great radio from my smoke-free personal collection. About 19-1/4"W x 11-1/2"H x 9-3/4"D. $1,125.00. (1750049)

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