Scott Thomas' Attic

ON SALE
until
May 16

Airline 62-150 (1934)
This Airline 62-150 is a nice medium sized AM/SW tombstone. The radio was made for the Montgomery Wards Company The radio has Maple and other veneers. I have refinished the radio, replaced the grille cloth with a period appropriate piece. The knobs are originals. The trim and design are an elegant reminder of the Radio's Art Deco origins. The chassis has been gone through, a fuse has been added for safety. A mini/RCA plug has been added to allow an iPod or phone as an input device. The radio plays very well across the AM and SW bands. The radio requires an antenna for radio reception. 15"H x 13-1/2"W x 10"D. Was $429.00, now $379.00. (1830029)

ON SALE
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May 16

Airline 62-288 "Miracle" (1937)
This beautiful radio is known as the "Miracle." It is a six-tube superheterodyne radio. The tuning eye is brilliant, the radio plays wonderfully across the AM Band. There are no cracks or chips in the cabinet. The chassis has been fully serviced and all tubes checked, capacitors are all replaced and resistors checked with out of tolerance units replaced. The radio has a new line cord and antenna wire, and is aligned. 13"W x 8-1/2"H x 7-1/4"D. Was $249.00, now $229.00. (1830042)

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May 16

Airline 84BR-1501B (1941)
Montgomery Wards never made their own radios, they bought them, had them relabeled and sold them through their catalog. This is a Belmont Radio. These little radios are a really good addition to any collection. This is AM radio is a five-tube AC/DC set. Considering its small size, it is a good performer! No cracks! Completely recapped, all out of tolerance resistors replaced. 8"W x 6"H x 5"D. Was $139.00, now $119.00. (1830040)

Emerson 652B (1950)
Little radio, with a big sound! Basic black Bakelite radio with gold knobs and accents. Recapped, resistors checked, aligned and a new black power cord. $69.00. (1830012)

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May 16

Emerson K121 (1936)
This Emerson K121 is a five-tube superheterodyne radio. It has two bands: AM and a Police band. The cabinet is an Ingraham and I include the tag, which was removed to refinish the radio. Those are real brass bars and the dial face escutcheon is brass plated as well. The radio plays well with a short antenna wire I attached and picks up local stations. Was $279.00, now $249.00. (1830028)

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May 16

General 610SP (1938)
This is a General Radio manufactured by The Clinton Radio Company. In 1933, The Clinton Manufacturing Company opened for business at 128 N. Clinton Street. The president was Nathan Siegel, who owned Siegel Electrical Supply Company, located next door at 130 N. Clinton Street. He represented the CeCo line of vacuum tubes, among other products. In 1934, the business moved to 1217 W. Washington Blvd., across the street from the offices and studios of Chicago's power-house radio station WLS, and remained there until purchased (and absorbed) by Sonora Radio and Television Corporation in late 1938. This radio is a five-tube radio with a ballast tube. The radio has been restored by local rebuilder Blake Dietze, plays well across the AM/SW bands. All capacitors have been replaced, tubes tested and resistors checked. The radio has been stripped, toned and re-lacquered. This is a relatively rare radio and presents quite well. Was $289.00, now $239.00. (1830026)

General Electric 401 "Dial Beam" (1949/50)
This is an excellent sounding 1950's plastic radio! All paper caps are replaced and resistors replaced where necessary. The plastic cabinet is white, and has no cracks. As you tune the radio, the lamp follows the tuner across the dial. 12-1/2"W x 7"H x 7"D. $65.00. (1830049)

General Electric 401 "Dial Beam" (1950)
This is an excellent sounding 1950's plastic radio! All paper caps are replaced and resistors replaced where necessary. The plastic cabinet shows its age but is a magnificent Purple Swirl! As you tune the radio, the lamp follows the tuner across the dial. 12-1/2"W x 7"H x 7"D. $150.00. (1830048)

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May 16

General Television 934 Piano Radio (1939)
This is an eye catcher! Novelty radio in a case resembling a Grand Piano. Completely recapped and all new resistors, it tunes stations across the AM Band. The original finish on this radio is intact, I have added an length an antenna to assist in tuning local stations. Was $325.00, now $299.00. (1830036)

Hoffman A200 (1946)
This attractive unit is a All American Five-tube superheterodyne radio. Hoffman Radio was created by Les Hoffman, who was sent to collect a debt at the Mission Bell Radio factory in Los Angeles. He arrived to find the company closed and the doors locked! He bought the company in 1941 and created radio and Television receivers until 1971. The radio cabinet has no cracks or chips. This radio has its original back. I have recapped the radio checked resistors for tolerance lubricated the volume control and tuner assembly. The radio receives well across the AM band and plays very nicely! 11-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D. $139.00. (1830043)

Silvertone 2015
Very stylish AM radio made from 1952-1956. This six-tube radio is recapped and plays very nicely. I discovered a hairline crack at the right side of the radio and have discounted the price accordingly. Prior to shipping I will superglue the crack inside the cabinet to stabilize it. It is hardly noticeable. $50.00. (1830008)

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May 16

Zenith 5-R-226 "Childs Radio" (1937)
This is a rare Zenith Child's Radio. The ad for this radio stated it was "just like Dad's." This radio has a rebuilt chassis which has been fused, and has been refinished. It is a remarkable radio to have survived all this time and one any Zenith collector would want in their collection! The radio has an RCA input. The radio plays very well across the AM band. 16"H x 9"W x 9-3/4"D. Was $599.00, now $579.00. (1830044)

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May 16

Zenith 5-R-312 "Beehive" (1938)
This five-tube set is as nice as they come! Blake Dietze, a local radio restorer, has done the chassis, replaced all capacitors, tested all resistors and replaced any out of tolerance, tested all of the tubes, lubricated the controls and the unit has a fuse for safety. The cabinet is crack and chip free. A new replacement back has been added. The radio cleaned up and polished up nicely. A nice addition to any collectors collection! 12-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H x 7"D. Was $275.00, now $255.00. (1830046)

Zenith 5-S-126 "Cube" (1936)
This is a really cool five-tube cube radio. The 1936 line had several of these cube models and they are prized by collectors! The grain on this radio face and top are absolutely stunning. A new period grille cloth has been installed. All capacitors have been replaced. All out of tolerance resistors have been replaced. 14"W x 12"H x 11"D. $679.00. (1830039)

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May 16

Zenith 5-S-228 (1938)
The 5S228 is a mini tombstone that shares a chassis with some of the small cube radios in the 1938 lineup. The radio has two bands, AM and S/W. This radio is re-capped and restored by Blake Dietze and the cabinet has been refinished by Gary Marvin with a piano lacquer finish. It has an input cable RCA/Mini Jack to allow you to use a phone or MP3 player as an input device. Was $599.00, now $559.00. (1830033)

Zenith 6-D-030 (1946)
This is the famous Eames designed Zenith Radio. This AA6 radio is recapped and plays well across the band. This radio is unusual because it is a factory painted radio. I have not touched the cabinet, so it shows its nearly 80 year old finish and the price reflects that. $259.00. (1830027)

Zenith 6-D-510 (1941)
This is a six-tube pre-war Zenith radio. The brown Bakelite cabinet is exquisitely marbled and buffed out nicely. It has no cracks but is scratched on the bottom. The radio is recapped and out of tolerance resistors are replaced.The radio tunes stations across the dial, and plays quite nicely! New replacement back. 11-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H (to top of handle) x 6-1/2"D. $139.00. (1830050)

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May 16

Zenith 6-D-525 (1941)
The Zenith 6D525 from 1941 is a six-tube AC/DC Superheterodyne radio with an untuned RF amplifier stage and Wavemagnet loop antenna. It only receives the AM Broadcast band. The cabinet is solid walnut, and affectionately known to some collectors as "The Toaster" due to the slots in the top and sides and its overall appearance. The case is an Ingraham creation, and this radio would be a fine addition to anyone's collection! Was $259.00, now $229.00. (1830021)

Zenith 808 (1935)
The pictures speak for themselves! This is one of the finest Art Deco designs offered by Zenith. This is a six-tube radio that receives AM and shortwave. It does require an antenna. The transformer radio has been electronically restored and a fuse has been added. This radio also has an RCA input for additional listening options. Every Zenith collector should have one of these fine radios. 17-1/2"H x 13"W x 10-1/2"D. $729.00. (1830045)