Larry Martine's Attic

Addison 5 "Courthouse" (1940)
I am only the 2nd owner of this set. Here is an all-original Addison Model 5 Catalin radio in a dark green/ebony cabinet with spectacular yellow/gold/green marbleizing and a gorgeous deep shine. The cabinet has no cracks, chips, hairlines, tube burns or repairs. The grill cloth and dial glass are original as are the five butterscotch vertical grille bars and three butterscotch pinwheel knobs, all of which are in mint condition. The radio retains the original manufacturer's sticker affixed to the cabinet bottom. This is truly a spectacular example of this radio that would be an incredible addition to any collection. The chassis is complete but sold "as-is" and "non-working" so if you’re one of the very few who play your Catalins, please have it restored by a qualified technician prior to use. Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 12-1/2"W x 9"H x 7"D. $2,800.00. (1750102)

Arvin 547A "Lefty" (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 (included with purchase). 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)

Emerson 511 Beetle "Moderne" (1947)
This is a seldom seen Emerson model 511 "Moderne" in brilliant red Beetle Plaskon with bronze (sometimes referred to as gold) marbling. The hand-polished cabinet has no breaks, cracks or hairlines - just a few surface scratches. The set has an integrated handle and the dial lights up nicely in the dark from above by a pilot lamp inside its original white Plaskon housing. Except for its replacement cord, the set is all-original and still retains its original bottom label. 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 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. $750.00. (1750106)

Emerson 540A "Emersonette" (1947)
Here is a 1947 "Emersonette" in an extremely rare pistachio green Plaskon case. These cases are very fragile and as a result relatively few have survived. The only flaw to its Plaskon (not painted) case are the two small lacquer burns on its top (the largest of which is 3/8" wide) and one on its front grille, all of which most likely happened in the original molding process. Otherwise the cabinet is in immaculate condition with no hairlines, cracks or chips anywhere, and it still retains its original glossy finish. The grille cloth, black bullet-style knobs, electrical cord and plug, dial, dial glass and almost-perfect back panel that bows out to accommodate a loop antenna are original to the set. The dial lights up beautifully in the dark. All electrolytics and weak tubes have been replaced and a NOS I.F. can installed so it picks up all my local stations loud and clear across the AM dial. This All-American five-tube set is the smallest AC/DC Superhet ever made. Today, the 540A is highly collectible and the red and pistachio green ones in clean, undamaged condition can command a price that runs into four figures. Ready to display and play! About 6-1/2"W x 4-3/4"H x 3-1/4"D. $895.00. (1750098)

Emerson 707B "Sunburst" (1952)
These four Art Deco Emerson Model 707B radios in Maroon, Chartreuse, Pink and Ivory are being sold as a set and will serve as an incredible addition to your radio collection. You'll just need to collect the one remaining color to complete the set: Gunmetal Gray (almost Brown). The Chartreuse model is the most scarce of all five colors. Each of the four "Sunbursts" has just been completely serviced with new electrolytics and tubulars. They've also been re-aligned so that each now picks up local stations loud and clear across the AM band. The Ivory set also comes with a Bluetooth module so you can play tunes directly from your phone or other device on this one. Their all-original plastic cabinets are in excellent condition too. No cracks, hairlines or major scratches anywhere to distract from their glossy factory finish or "sunburst" dial face (the pink set just has two very small, hardly noticeable chips on its top front edge). More great radios from my personal, smoke-free collection. Each radio is about 6-1/4"H x 5"W x 5"D. $1,890.00. (1750083)

Philco PT-49 Transitone "Harp" (1940)
Just restored! Introduced in June 1940 as part of Philco's 1941 lineup, just 5,700 sets were produced of this beautiful pre-War radio. The very striking harp-shaped walnut case with Zebrawood veneer trim was just refinished and hand polished to a gorgeous patina. Its vertical louvered grille is in mint condition. Its claw feet, knobs, speaker cloth, dial, dial cover and power cord are all original. The dial lights up beautifully in the dark. This set has been electronically restored and puts out big sound across the AM dial thanks to its five tubes and 6-inch electrodynamic speaker which provide outstanding resonant tone and great sensitivity. A portion of its bottom label remains. The back panel is a replacement. This is an excellent near mint example of an obscure radio that would be a terrific addition to any collection. Ready to display and play! Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 13"W x 9-1/2"H x 7"D. $640.00. (1750105)

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 66X8 Catalin "Tuna Boat" (1946)
Known to collectors as the "Tuna Boat," this Catalin cabinet with a very low serial number has the distinction of being the largest Catalin radio ever manufactured. The black Catalin cabinet is heavily marbleized with tones of yellow, gold, orange, green and brown that add depth to an already stunning radio. The chassis has been totally cleaned and restored with all capacitors, pilot lamps, and weak tubes replaced, all resistors and controls checked, and the 2nd IF transformer repaired. The radio cabinet has been cleaned and polished to an incredible gloss. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The three golden-swirled Bakelite knobs are original to the radio as is the crystal clear dial glass, gold grille cloth, rear panel and bottom manufacturer's sticker denoting its "3105" serial number. The electrical cord is a new replacement. Now picking up all my local stations clearly across the dial, this beauty is now ready to display and play! Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 15-1/4"W x 8-3/4"H x 6-3/4"D. $1,495.00. (1750092)

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)

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)

Crosley 10-135 Coloradio "Dashboard" (1950)
Without question, no radio manufacturer accentuated the association between automotive styling and radio design more than the Crosley Radio Corporation of Ohio. Here is an excellent and near mint example of the first of its "Dashboard" marques, the model 10-135, an AM receiver housed within a painted Bakelite cabinet with a centrally positioned round chrome bezel and a stylish tuning indicator in the center. Even the tuning knobs resembled the wheels of cars! Its painted case is all-original, never having been repainted and immaculate save for just two minuscule flea bites you'd have trouble finding -- truly a rarity! The chassis has been restored with all caps and weak tubes replaced. Its cabinet, knobs, dial and dial marker have been hand polished.and detailed. Its feet, back panel, and bottom label are also original. Truly an excellent example of an iconic radio classic that picks up my local stations across the entire AM dial loud and clear. Ready to display and play! About 13"W x 7"H x 7"D. $395.00. (1750109)

Crosley D-25CE "Dashboard" (1953)
Here is undoubtedly the best example of this iconic Crosley "Dashboard" marque, the model D-25CE in Chartreuse, that I have come across in almost 40 years of radio collecting. It is all-original except for its replacement cord and feet. The original paint retains its factory floor luster, its escutcheons have absolutely no tarnish, and the case is in mint condition free of any cracks, chips or hairlines. The radio works, and the chassis has been restored with all caps and weak tubes replaced. Comes complete with a photocopy of the original operating instructions. Simply an excellent example of a classic radio that picks up my local stations across the entire AM dial loud and clear. Ready to display and play! Another great radio from my personal, smoke-free collection. About 13W" x 7-1/2"H x 7"D. $675.00. (1750110)