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Philco 42-PT94 (1942)
This Transitone was among the last civilian radios Philco offered before production ceased for the duration of WW2. If you're a fan of the 1980's Newhart TV series, Bob had a similar model behind his desk in his office/den (his was a post-war 47-204 Philco). This AM radio plays loud and strong across the dial with its built-in loop antenna. The chassis was gone through with new filter and paper capacitors, tubes all tested good. Tube sockets cleaned as was the volume control. Tuner was cleaned and lubed for smooth operation. New line cord. The usually hopelessly warped Tenite grille work is only slightly wavy after much work to straighten. Dial cover is new and clear and scratch free. Original knobs, back cover, and wood carrying handle. Cabinet was completely refinished using spray toners. New logo decal applied. Has 3.5mm aux cord attached to play your own audio content in addition to AM. Small unit at 13"W x 7"H x 6-1/2"D.
$129.00. (1790417)
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Philco 60MB (1934)
This very Art Deco styled Philco tombstone was introduced in January of 1934 as part of its long series of model 60 five-tube sets. This is the early version of what later became the more common model 66B. The Philco 60MB had a European inspired "Moderne" style cabinet. In fact the M in the model number stands for "Moderne" and related to a class of the Art Deco style which peaked in 1937. This model uses the same chassis as 60B Cathedral radio. The chassis on this example was painstakingly traced through and all filter and paper capacitors were replaced as were all resistors. The (usually always) open ANT and OSC coils were rewound, the fried power transformer was replaced with an exact one from a parts chassis. It plays loud and strong with a long wire antenna attached, receiving all of my local stations and even some on the SW band. The cabinet was totally stripped and refinished using spray toners and topped with a light coat of clear enamel for durability. A 3.5mm aux cord was attached to allow you to play your own content for your added listening pleasure. 17"H x 12-1/2"W x 9"D.
$179.00. (1790406)
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RCA RHA12Y (1965)
Sleek and compact mid-century modern RCA five-tube AM radio. Simple yet bold molded white plastic cabinet that's crack free, with green accents on the knobs. Tube chassis on a printed circuit board so my standard 3.5mm aux cord was not installed on this set. It's been recapped and plays surprisingly strong and loud with its little four inch speaker, easily receiving all of my local stations. Controls cleaned and lubricated. Original cord and back cover. Maybe you remember your parents or grandparents having one of these in the kitchen or on the nightstand in the bedroom. Budget priced to sell. 10-1/4"W x 6-1/4"H x 4"D.
$79.00. (1790431)
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Setchell-Carlson 416 "Frog Eye" (1946)
This Setchell-Carlson features a uniquely designed cabinet that has been dubbed the "Frog Eye" among collectors. The chassis (mounted upside down) has a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord, it has been recapped, controls cleaned/lubricated, so it plays loud and strong across the dial with its built-in loop antenna or use the attached 3.5mm aux cord. Crack free Plaskon cabinet that appears to have been factory painted in matching white, possibly to prevent the light from the dial and tubes shining through the cabinet. Nice nearly 80 year-old original finish with a few very minor touch-ups. This is the smaller more compact "Frog Eyes" at 10"W x 7"H x 7"D.
$110.00. (1790424)
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Silvertone 4502A "Election" (1936)
See my other listing for the white plastic/Plaskon version of this popular compact radio. Take both for $300 plus shipping! This radio was nicknamed the "Election" because it was advertised by Sears as a perfect way to listen to the 1936 Presidential election results. Purportedly this was the first Bakelite radio sold by Sears under their Silvertone label. The solid molded black plastic cabinet is in very nice condition with no cracks or repairs. The radio has been totally recapped and all out of tolerance resistors were changed. This is one of those circuits where the antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in. There is no AVC, so you have to adjust the volume as you tune. As such, my standard add-on 3.5mm cord could not be installed on this unit. The radio is playing well, picking up my local AM stations well with its antenna wire connected to an external source. Sears claimed that this radio took first prize in the Modern Plastics Competition as "an object of outstanding beauty." 9-1/2"W x 7"H x 6"D.
$159.00. (1790427)
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Silvertone 4505 "Election" (1936)
See my other listing for the black plastic version of this popular compact radio. Take both for $300 plus shipping! This radio was nicknamed the "Election" because it was advertised by Sears as a perfect way to listen to the 1936 Presidential election results. Purportedly this was the first Bakelite radio sold by Sears under their Silvertone label. White Plastic (Plaskon) cabinet is natural finish with a minor hairline under the grille and a repaired chipped piece on the lower side. The radio has been totally recapped and all out of tolerance resistors were changed. This is one of those circuits where the antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in. There is no AVC, so you have to adjust the volume as you tune. As such, my standard add-on 3.5mm cord could not be installed on this unit. The radio is playing well, picking up my local AM stations well with its antenna wire connected to an external source. Sears claimed that this radio took first prize in the Modern Plastics Competition as "an object of outstanding beauty." 9-1/2"W x 7"H x 6"D.
$159.00. (1790426)
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Airline 62-329 (1937)
If you're looking for console sound without needing to find space for a console radio, this nine-tube, three-band (AM + 2 short wave) large table model Airline definitely fits the bill. Featuring a large 8-inch diameter speaker, tone control with fidelity boost position, magic tuning eye and a very nice glass dial scale with a little window that spells out which band you're listening to, this was a higher end Airline offering for 1937. It plays loud and strong across the dial with its long wire antenna extended/connected to an external antenna source for more distant stations. It has been totally recapped, all resistors were changed, strong tested set of tubes, new line cord, plus the 3.5mm aux cord added at no extra cost for more listening options beyond AM. The cabinet was totally stripped and refinished using multiple toners. It is a big, heavy radio (25 pounds) and is priced at the very low end of the scale, as shipping will have to be a consideration. 23"W x 12-1/2"H x 11"D.
$229.00. (1790434)
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Airline 81 "Serenader" Mini (1933)
First time on Radio Attic for this early Montgomery Ward Airline brand mini-Cathedral. Simple no frills TRF, four Tubes (two 57's, 47 and 80). The cabinet was totally refinished using various toners, and a little poetic license! My new incarnation is bolder and more colorful. A real eye catcher! The chassis has been totally recapped, and a new cloth line cord attached. As with all early TRFs you need the long wire connected to an external antenna to receive distant stations. The antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in. It takes both hands to tune as there is no automatic volume control. Strong stations will blast! Because of this primitive design my usual 3.5mm aux cord could not be added. If you don't have a lot of room but still would like a cathedral, this set is just 14-1/2"H x 12"W x 7"D.
$199.00. (1790432)
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Air King 715 (1937)
Art Deco inspired styling on this wood cabinet, five tubes plus ballast Air King with nice broadcast tower graphics on its dial face. The wood cabinet finish has been refinished using various toners and the whole cabinet was topped with a light coat of clear enamel to maintain sheen and durability. The AM chassis has been gone through with all new wax and filter capacitors, a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord. The controls were cleaned and lubricated to make them move smoothly again. The chassis is rubber stamped on the front side "Mar 15, 1937" and "Mar 23, 1937" so you can pinpoint exactly when this set was made! Requires its long wire to be attached to an external antenna source to receive more distant stations (it does not like fluorescent lights!). This is one of those circuits where the antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in. There is no AVC, so you have to adjust the volume as you tune. As such, my standard add-on 3.5mm cord could not be installed on this unit. 15"W x 9"H x 7-1/2"D.
$149.00. (1790403)
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Air King 910 (1937)
Air King, a Brooklyn NY manufacturer, began producing radios around 1933 with their famous Skyscraper radio. They knew style and this slant front, push-button, Art Deco influenced set is bold and different from the rest. Five tubes plus ballast. The wood cabinet finish has been refinished using various toners and the whole cabinet was topped with a light coat of clear enamel to maintain sheen and durability. There was some stress cracking/minor loss of veneer on the top radius that was repaired as best as could be. The AM chassis has been gone through with all new wax and filter capacitors, a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord. The controls were cleaned and lubricated to make them move smoothly again. The chassis is rubber stamped on the front side with a December 1937 date. Receives all of my local stations with its long wire attached to an external antenna source. Note: this set does not feature a 3.5mm aux cord. 14-1/2"W x 10-1/2"H x 8"D.
$149.00. (1790428)
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Belmont 6D121 (1947)
A variation of the classic Belmont "rabbit." Six-tube AM reception with built in loop antenna on its original back cover. Receives all of my local stations or use the aux 3.5mm cord to play your own content. The chassis has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, resistors checked, strong tested set of tubes, new line cord, controls cleaned and lubricated. The cabinet was repaired and repainted in a striking shade of green enamel with natural finish knobs and push buttons. 12-1/2"W x 7-1/4"H x 7"D.
$129.00. (1790425)
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Crosley 628B "Sixer" (1937)
A very Art Deco styled (and large!) early Bakelite cabinet houses a sic-tube, AM/SW chassis with an unusual 2W3 rectifier tube mounted atop the power transformer. The band switch is a small knob on the back of the chassis. The cabinet is crack free, however the darkened with age natural finish just did not do the beautiful lines of it justice, so a two-tone caramel and chocolate brown color scheme was adapted. The rich enamel paint has a few minor blemishes, but they don't detract from the overall appeal. It really pops with its stunning multi-color side-lit glass slide rule dial and is sure to be the focal point of the room it's on display in. The chassis has been gone through with all new wax and filter capacitors, a strong tested set of tubes, resistors changed as needed, new line cord. The controls were cleaned and lubricated to make them move smoothly again. The missing dial string was restrung to work correctly after 5 hours of trial and error (no diagram exists!) so it is not recommended to use the mechanical push-button pre-sets as the rapid movement when depressed puts a great strain on the complicated cloth cord and pulley system used to drive the tuner and dial pointer. A long wire external antenna is required for reception. Due to volume control circuitry, my usual 3.5mm aux cord could not be installed on this unit. 11-1/2"W x 9-1/2"H x 8-1/2"D.
$199.00. (1790421)
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DeWald D-616 (1950)
Exceptional little five-tube Plaskon cabinet DeWald. The cabinet has a few minor superficial stress cracks and a larger repaired/reinforced crack on the bottom so common to these sets. None of them affect the integrity of the solid molded Plaskon, or how well the radio displays. It still retains its sheen and has a nice gold metal mesh grille and bold red font dial face. And its evil looking "fire glow" in a dark room is perfect for Halloween! It has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated. It plays loud and clear across the AM band with its built-in loop antenna, easily receiving all of my local stations. 3.5mm cord installed for more listening options. It doesn't take up a lot of space either! 10"W x 6-1/2"H x 6-1/2"D.
$129.00. (1790415)
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General Electric GD-60 (1938)
A very unique compact wood table model with a slant front, proving that in 1938 it wasn't just Philco utilizing the "no stoop, no squat no squint" cabinet design! Indeed the comparison to Philco doesn't end there, it also uses one of Philco's square shaped tube shields too! But the overall uniqueness doesn't end there, it also features thumbwheel controls (with new repro labels), a novelty for the late 1930s. This example has been serviced with all new filter and paper capacitors, out of tolerance resistors changed, a strong set of tested tubes, new line cord, plus the 3.5 aux cord for playing your own content through the radio. It plays loud and strong across the dial with a long wire attached. The rich multi-veneered cabinet was completely refinished using toners and topped off with a light spray of clear enamel for sheen and durability. 13"W x 8"H x 6-1/2"D.
$149.00. (1790409)
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Grunow 632 (1937)
The 1937 model 632 is a rather rare variation of the model 588. The six-tube AM/SW chassis produces a lot of audio through its 8-inch speaker. Plays strong across the dial with a long wire antenna extended. The unique teledial is very attractive with its anodized gold accents. When illuminated it has a 3D sunburst effect behind the pointer that really pops. All the paper and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, tubes tested good, new line cord. Cabinet has been totally refinished using spray toners and a clear coat of enamel for durability. Has the 3.5mm aux cord added for more listening options. Well built, heavy (20 pound) radio. 16"W x 10"H x 9-1/2"D.
$199.00. (1790422)
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Howard 901A (1946)
First time on Radio Attic for this little five-tube Plaskon cabinet Howard brand. The cabinet has a few minor superficial stress cracks so common to these sets that do not affect the integrity of the solid molded Plaskon. It still retains its sheen and displays nicely with its lavish grille banding and detailed dial face. And its evil looking "fire glow" in a dark room is perfect for Halloween! It has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated. It plays loud and clear across the AM band with its built-in loop antenna, easily receiving all of my local stations. 3.5mm cord installed for more listening options. It doesn't take up a lot of space but makes a big impression to be sure! 9-1/2"W x 6"H x 6"D.
$129.00. (1790414)
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Kadette 35 "Telematic" (1936)
This is a truly rare and unique set that's half radio/half telephone! It uses a tuning dial gimmick that can be tuned with the middle knob regularly or "dialed" to the station as you would an old rotary dial telephone! This five-tube set receives the AM band strong with its long wire antenna extended, and comes with a strong tested set of tubes, new filter and paper capacitors, new line cord. Cabinet has been refinished using spray toners and topped with a light coat of clear enamel for durability. Left knob is off/on/tone, right knob is volume. Note: This set does not have a 3.5mm aux cord. It's been a part of my personal collection for a number of years and it's time to let someone else enjoy it! 12-1/2"W x 12-1/2"H x 7"D.
$199.00. (1790433)
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Philco 40-135 (1940)
Six-tube AM/Police band wood cabinet Philco with an early slide rule dial and five push-button presets. The sixth button on the right must be depressed for dial tuning. The cabinet was totally refinished using multiple toners, correct decals applied and topped with a spray of clear enamel. New grille cloth. The chassis has been gone through with all new capacitors, a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord. It plays loud and strong across the AM band easily receiving my local stations with its large built-in loop antenna. Shortwave is more active at night. Or use the 3.5mm cord to play your own content. 15"W x 10-1/2"H x 8-1/2"D.
$149.00. (1790430)
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Philco K849 (1961)
First time on Radio Attic for this mid-century modern/Space Age Jetson styled five-tube Philco. Cabinet is molded in baby blue plastic with metal mesh grille and stand-alone clear knobs. Unusual chassis layout, with rear facing speaker mounted on the back cover. Tube chassis on a printed circuit board so my standard 3.5mm aux cord was not installed on this set. The cabinet has some minor blemishes and age-related yellowing of the once clear knobs but it displays nicely and plays well, receiving all of my local stations. Strong tested tubes and new electrolytic caps makes it sing loud and proud once again. 11"W x 7"H x 5"D.
$79.00. (1790416)
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Sonora RZU-248 (1947)
Sleek machine age styled cabinet with bold curved lighted dial sets this traditional All American 5 tube set apart. The crack free cabinet is all natural finish with a bold marble swirl pattern, complimented by caramel marble swirl molded knobs. The middle knob is a two-position tone control. The chassis has been totally recapped, a strong tested set of tubes populate the tube sockets and all out of tolerance resistors were changed. It plays loud and strong across the dial, easily receiving all of my local stations. Note: due to volume control configuration, my usual included 3.5 mm Aux cord could not be installed in this unit. 12-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H x 7-1/2"D.
$119.00. (1790423)
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Warwick 510-C "Junior" (1936)
Another first timer on Radio Attic. This five-tube AM/SW set is simply labeled "Junior" on the dial face. No other markings, no labels, nothing. After some internet sleuthing, I found that this chassis was manufactured by Warwick and is in fact the exact same chassis and speaker as used in the mini child console, the Baby Grand. It has been gone through with all new wax and filter capacitors, a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord. The controls were cleaned and lubricated to make them move smoothly again. Receives all of my local stations with its long wire attached to an external antenna source. The wood cabinet finish has been refinished using various toners and the whole cabinet was topped with a light coat of clear enamel to maintain sheen and durability. Note: this set does not feature a 3.5mm aux cord. 14-1/2"W x 9"H x 8"D.
$149.00. (1790429)
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