Scott Thomas' Attic

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. $139.00. (1830040)

American Bosch 200A "Treasure Chest" (1932)
This unusual radio comes with a story. The original purchaser of this radio lived in a mansion on the New Jersey Coast and raced yachts. I was given a picture of the mansion as well as the story when I acquired the radio. The radio is a five-tube TRF radio with two bands, AM and Shortwave. The shortwave band covered Police and possibly early television broadcasts. The radio is complete restored. Blake Dietze, a local engineer, did the chassis restoration. All capacitors were replaced with modern equivalents. The resistors and tubes were all checked and replaced where necessary. The radio has some unique features worth mentioning. The on/off switch is on the chassis hidden from view. The radio turns on when you raise the lid, and turns off when the lid is lowered. There is a small brass knob on the face of the radio. It serves as the band switch, so lowered it's the AM Band and raised it's the Short Wave Band. I will include a low power AM Transmitter with the set. The circuitry on this radio would allow a mini-jack, but the volume and quality of the sound would be compromised, and would probably require a pre-amp to make the device useful. The AM transmitter requires no modification to the set, and allows all the listening options you would get with a mini-jack. The pictures don't lie, the cabinet is as beautiful as it looks, and would look stunning in any collection! 15"W x 11"H x 9"D. $595.00. (1830077)

Arvin 544 "Lefty" (1946)
This is a very attractive little radio. It's got five tubes and has been electronically restored. I have replaced the caps and checked the resistors. Tubes all test good. Tunes well across the AM dial. This radio has a small crack at the base, but shows well. 9-1/4"W x 6-1/2"H x 5-1/2"D. $109.00. (1830074)

Bendix 0526A (1946)
This is not your typical Bendix Radio! It has a stunning paint job. It's a one of a kind! I purchased this radio and went through it. I changed the electrolytics and can say the radio has been gone through completely and plays as good as it looks! It is re-capped, and tubes and resistors were changed when required. I hope a collector looks at this radio and just has to have it. It will get plenty of second looks! It weighs 7 pounds; 10-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H x 7-1/2"D. $349.00. (1830078)

Crosley 59 "Showboy" (1931)
This is truly one of the rarest of all Crosley radios. This Repwood radio is molded with sawdust and glue under pressure and predates the millions Bakelite radios that followed it. It has its Crosley badge intact and in the back of the cabinet it is identified as a "Showboy." It is a Tuned Radio Frequency (TRF) which is a primitive radio type. It tunes the AM band. This is a working radio. It was partially restored in 1981 and it plays and tunes well if you live in town. It requires an antenna and if you live in a rural area it will require a very long antenna. We were able to tune multiple stations here in Portland where I live. We added a fuse and all of the tubes are the balloon type tubes used at the time of manufacture. It has a very unusual tuner, the dial slides from side to side. The radio is not huge, but it is very, very heavy! 13-3/4"H x 12-3/4"W x 10"D. $999.00. (1830073)

Crosley 555 (1935)
This is a very early Crosley five-tube superheterodyne tombstone radio. It's quite small, but is quite a good performer. It has AM and a second band, that covered Police and some early television broadcasts. The radio has been recapped, all out of tolerance resistors replaced, tubes tested, aligned, fused and has a new line cord. The radio has been refinished with period correct toners and lacquers and has a "piano Lacquer" finish, by a local refinisher who has actually refinished pianos! The grille cloth is the original. 11-3/4"H x 10-1/4"W x 8"D. $395.00. (1830058)

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. $289.00. (1830026)

General Electric 201 (1946)
An elegant white Plaskon Radio, the GE 201 was a statement piece for its day. A polished brass plate grille, and an embossed glass dial, with brass accent knobs and dial face! This radio has some flaws, but is quite a showpiece for an 80 year old AM radio! This is a six-tube radio; all of the capacitors have been replaced, all out of tolerance resistors have been replaced, it's been aligned and sports a new line cord. The cabinet is crack free. 11-1/2"W x 7-3/4"H x 7"D. $165.00. (1830059)

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 7004 (1940)
This radio is referred to as the Candy Cane Radio and sold by Sears as the "Commentator." The radio is an All American Five tube radio. It has been cleaned and recapped and plays strong. Designed by Arvin for Sears, there are several colors and styles of the radio. This one is Walnut Brown and it polished up to be a stunner, complete and has the original white knobs for a splash of color! 10"W x 6"H x 5"D. $179.00. (1830052)

Stewart-Warner R3043 (1936)
These are pretty rare. They can be positioned in three ways, upright like a Tombstone, or laying on either side as a table radio. Fully restored; the five-tube chassis has been recapped, all out of tolerance resistors replaced, tubes tested and fused for safety. A new line cord has been provided. AM/Police Band. The cabinet has been refinished with correct toning lacquers to a piano lacquer finish by a local refinisher with 30 years experience. 12"W x 8"H x 6-1/2"D. $395.00. (1830057)

Stromberg-Carlson 1200-H (1948)
This is an All American 5 AC/DC radio. It delivers great sound and exemplifies life in Mid Century America. There are no cracks in the cabinet, and the radio is brown with dark brown knobs. Known as the "Dynatomic," the radio retains its original back. Tunes well across the AM band! This radio won't disappoint! The radio has been recapped and all out of tolerance components have been replaced. 12"W x 7-1/2"H x 7-1/2"D. $119.00. (1830061)

Sylvania 5151 (1956)
This is an All American 5 AC/DC radio. It has a "tuned front end." It delivers great sound. There are no cracks in the cabinet, and the radio is black with gold highlights. This radio retains its original back. Tunes well across the AM band! This radio won't disappoint! All out of tolerance components have been replaced. 9"W x 9"H x 5-1/2"D. $119.00. (1830063)

Zenith 5-D-011 (1946)
This sweet little five-tube AC/DC radio is a Zenith through and through. The radio is an AM broadcast radio and picked up local and weaker stations well across the dial. No cracks or chips. I don't have a back for this radio and want to keep the cost reasonable. The radio is recapped and all out of tolerance components have been replaced. 12-1/2"W x 6-3/4"H x 6-1/2"D. $119.00. (1830066)

Zenith 5-R-216 (1938)
1938 Art Deco Masterpiece. A rare opportunity to acquire an original 1938 Zenith 5R216, often referred to as the "Zenith Cube." This compact yet bold tabletop radio represents the perfect fusion of pre-war American industrial design and Zenith's uncompromising craftsmanship. Veneered walnut cabinet front in a rich, warm "piano lacquer" finish with expertly restored satin sheen by Richard McKee of Old Friends Refinishing of Vancouver, WA. Five-tube superheterodyne chassis is fully restored with modern safety upgrades (new capacitors, aligned tuner, cleaned contacts, tested tubes, fused and new line cord). Excellent AM reception with deep, warm tube tone -- ideal for vintage music or voice broadcasts. Restoration: Professionally serviced by a qualified antique radio technician. Electronics brought to modern safety standards while preserving authenticity. Includes polarized cord, proper isolation, and full chassis alignment for optimal performance. About 11-1/2"W x 8"H x 7-1/2"D. $585.00. (1830056)

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. $599.00. (1830044)

Zenith 5-S-126 "Cube" (1936)
This is a five-tube (least expensive of the A/C) cubes. It is a three band radio AM and two S/W bands. It was restored when I purchased it, but tests good across all bands. The cabinet was refinished by the previous owner, who has restored and refinished radios since the 1970's. This radio has some flaws, but it is priced to reflect that. The knobs are reproduction, but all match. 14"W x 12"H x 11"D. $369.00. (1830075)

Zenith 5-S-127 (1937)
1937 and 1938 were banner years for the Zenith Corporation. The Art Deco style resulted in some truly beautiful radios. This 5S127 is one of those radios! The waterfall front and the ribbed side moldings truly highlight the craftsmanship of the era. Truly worthy of the slogan "The Quality Goes In Before The Name Goes On." The radio is recapped, resistors are all checked and out of tolerance resistors have been replaced. The tubes are all checked and good, and a fuse has been added for safety. The radio has an AM band, and two S/W bands. It is a solid playing radio. An input jack has been added to allow alternative music types if desired. Richard toned and lacquered this radio to a piano finish. 19"H x 13-1/4"W x 9"D. $695.00. (1830072)

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. $599.00. (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. This unit has its original dial glass and back. These are really nice Bakelite radios with robust sound. The radio is recapped and out of tolerance resistors are replaced. The radio tunes stations across the dial, and plays quite nicely! 11-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H (to top of handle) x 6-1/2"D. $189.00. (1830060)

Zenith 6-D-525 "Toaster" (1941)
This Zenith is housed in an Ingraham designed cabinet. The cabinet is solid walnut and it is referred to among collectors as the "Toaster," well because that's what it looks like. The radio is a six-tube AM band "tuned front end" radio. Super dependable, as the ads once stated, "The quality goes in before the name goes on." I love working with these radios! I replaced all of the caps, checked the tubes and resistors and replaced what was needed. The radio was professionally refinished by Old Friends Refinishing in Vancouver, WA. It has a new back, new dial glass, and new knobs. I don't think you'll see one much prettier than this one! 11-1/2"W x 7"H x 6-1/2"D. $359.00. (1830069)

Zenith 6-D-612 (1942)
A bold look! This Bakelite is a simply a beautiful radio. I polished this radio and the swirls are really stunning! This radio was manufactured with two different dial pointers. I currently have two listed and each has a different pointer! The radio is a six-tube AM band "tuned front end" radio. Super dependable, as the ads once stated, "The quality goes in before the name goes on." I love working with these radios! I replaced all of the caps, checked the tubes and resistors and replaced what was needed. The radio has a new back, a new polarized cord and a new dial glass. 12"W x 8"H (to top of handle) x 7"D. $229.00. (1830070)

Zenith 6D612 1942
A bold look! This Bakelite is a simply a beautiful radio. I polished this radio and the swirls are really stunning! This radio was manufactured with two different dial pointers. I currently have two listed and each has a different pointer! The radio is a six-tube AM band "tuned front end" radio. Super dependable, as the ads once stated, "The quality goes in before the name goes on." I love working with these radios! I replaced all of the caps, checked the tubes and resistors and replaced what was needed. The radio has a new back, a new polarized cord and a new dial glass. 12"W x 8"H (to top of handle) x 7"D. $229.00. (1830068)

Zenith 6-S-222 (1938)
Zenith developed a unique design with the cube series of radios. This six-tube radio has a speaker facing upward, and a chassis that was used in several other models. This radio has been recapped and resistors have been checked and those out of tolerance replaced. The radio is aligned, has a auxiliary input and tubes are all checked and in good condition. The radio was refinished by Old Friends Refinishing in Vancouver WA and sports a piano lacquer finish. This high tube count cube is one of the rarer ones. The radio requires an antenna to tune local and S/W stations. There is a third band known as the police band which is for the most part no longer used. 14"W x 10"H x 12"D. $725.00. (1830064)

Zenith 6-S-223 (1938)
Zenith developed a unique design with the cube series of radios. This six-tube radio has a speaker facing frontward, and a chassis that was used in several other models. This radio was physically bigger then its cube cousins and about 25% more expensive. This radio has been recapped and resistors have been checked and those out of tolerance replaced. The radio is aligned, has a auxiliary input and tubes are all checked and in good condition. The radio was refinished by Old Friends Refinishing in Vancouver WA and sports a piano lacquer finish. This high tube count cube is the rarest of the cube line. The radio requires an antenna to tune local and S/W stations. There is a third band known as the police band which is for the most part no longer used. 19-1/4"W x 11-1/2"H x 9-3/4"D. $795.00. (1830065)

Zenith 7-S-28 (1936)
This was one of three large Tombstone radios Zenith produced in 1936. The dial face which is three colors, and the bezel on the front were unique to this model year. The radio cabinet is amazing. The walnut and veneer highlights on the top and bottom of the radio give it quite a distinctive appearance. Richard, my refinisher went all out on this cabinet! I am sure the pictures tell it all. The tech who rebuilt this radio chassis replaced all of the caps, checked the resistors and tubes, and replaced what was necessary. A fuse has been added for safety. An RCA input jack has been added so other content can be played from a phone or tablet device. This is a seven-tube radio with an AM band and two shortwave bands. The knobs, chassis and speaker are all original, a period grille cloth was added. The radio is good sized at 22-1/2"H x 16-1/2"W x 14"D. $1,495.00. (1830071)