Jim Wassell's Attic

American Bosch 450 (1935)
Up for sale is this absolutely beautiful American Bosch AM/SW six-tube radio from 1935. Radio has been electronically restored and plays well on both bands. Radio has the globe dial which turns as you tune in a station. Also, has a fine tuner knob and the dial lights up according to what band you are on. Cabinet has been refinished showing the walnut and Birds Eye maple as well as the black stained grill and base. 19-1/2"H x 16"W x 8-1/2"D. $450.00. (0390521)

Commodore 1450 (1965?)
Nice example of this 14-transistor AM radio from Commodore. This radio has not been restored, but plays with very low volume. Cabinet is in very nice condition. Includes carrying case, earphones and original box and manual. 6"W x 4"H x 2"D. $60.00. (0390485)

Emerson 179 (1940)
Beautiful example of this Emerson Model 179 from 1940. Ingraham style wooden cabinet is in great condition with a spring loaded handle and a lit dial. It has a replacement back. Radio has been electronically restored and plays well across the AM dial. 10-1/2"W x 8-1/4"H x 6-1/2"D. $175.00. (0390524)

Emerson 333 (1940)
AM only brown Bakelite radio from 1940. Cabinet is in very nice condition; plays well across the dial. Radio has been electronically restored and is ready to go. Cardboard back is missing. 12-1/2"W x 8"H x 7"D. $95.00. (0390452)

Emerson 550 (1947)
1947 Emerson Model 550 six-tube AM only radio. Ingraham cabinet is in very good condition with black trim and a louvered front. Great reception on this set across the dial. Electronically restored and ready to go. 11-1/2"W x 8"H x 7"D. $125.00. (0390526)

Emerson 656 Series B (1951)
Up for sale is this beautiful Emerson six-tube AM radio from 1951. Cabinet is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or scratches to be found. Reception is very strong across the dial. All electrolytic and paper capacitors have been replaced. Untested with a battery. This is a very rare radio in excellent condition! 11-3/4"W x 11"H x 4-1/2"D. $250.00. (0390510)

Four Star Spice Rack Radio
Nice example of this rarely seen Four Star Spice Rack or perhaps Tube Caddie AM Transistor radio. I have included pictures of both. The person I got it from used it to display his transistor radios. It is in really nice condition with nice reception across the dial. Unrestored. 13-1/2"H x 11-3/4"W x 4-1/2"D. $65.00. (0390512)

General Electric 107
Brown Bakelite in great condition with hardly a mark. AM radio plays quite well across the band. No pilot light on this. Electronically restored and ready to go. 12-1/2"W x 8"H x 8"D. $125.00. (0390495)

General Electric 226 (1950)
Up for sale is this GE Model 226 six-tube AM radio from 1950. Brown Bakelite cabinet with tan knobs is in very nice condition. Radio has been electronically restored with new capacitors, resistors changed as needed and a new power cord. Nice reception across the dial. 13"W x 9"H x 9"D. $125.00. (0390517)

General Electric 409 (1951)
GE 409 AM/FM from 1951. Great reception on both bands. Electronically restored with new power cord, Electrolytic and paper capacitors changed as well as weak tubes and the selenium rectifier. Cabinet is in great condition with a lit dial and tone control. 13"W x8"H x 8"D. $125.00. (0390527)

Majestic IS49 Melody Cruiser (1940)
Majestic novelty Melody Cruiser five-tube AM radio. Natural finish on the hardwood ship with chrome like metal sails and wire lines. Chassis has been electronically restored with surprisingly nice reception. Replacement back and dial. Nice addition to anyone's collection with this rare find. 20"W X 17"H X 6"D. $499.00. (0390516)

Olympic 7-532W (1947)
Up for sale is this beautiful dark brown Bakelite AM/FM radio from 1947. Cabinet is in very nice condition with no chips or cracks. Nice reception on both bands. Power cord, weak tubes and all electrolytic and paper capacitors replaced. resistors changed as needed. Auxiliary jack on the back. 15"W x 8"H x 9"D. $110.00. (0390508)

Packard-Bell 46D (1939)
Have not seen this one in a while. Great looking Packard-Bell AM/SW radio from 1939. Cabinet is in wonderful condition. Radio has been electronically restored with a nice bright green tuning eye. 15-1/4"W x 8-1/2"H x 7-1/4"D. $375.00. (0390522)

Philco 42-327 (1941)
Great looking Philco table radio from 1941. Six-tube AM/SW has good reception on both bands with a built-in Antenna and with a long length of wire for better SW. Cabinet is in very good condition with original knobs and grille cloth. Power cord, weak tubes and all Electrolytic and paper capacitors. 14-3/4"W x 9-1/4"H x 9-1/2"D. $240.00. (0390491)

Philco 49-900 (1949)
Up for sale is this beautiful six-tube AM brown Bakelite "Hippo" radio from 1949. shiny cabinet is in very nice condition with sharp lit dial. Radio has been electronically restored with all new capacitors, power cord and weak tubes replaced. 11-1/2"W x 7-3/4"H x 7"D. $180.00. (0390519)

Philco A52CK-1 (1940)
Nice looking Philco AM radio and clock. Not an alarm clock! Electronically restored radio plays fine and clock keeps good time. Not seen every day. 1940 cabinet does show some wear, but still a great looking piece of history. 11-1/4"W x 9-1/4"H x 7"D. $150.00. (0390515)

Philco PT-89 (1941)
Nice example of this portable Philco camera AM radio. The Tenite/leatherette case is in very nice condition. Four tubes; has great reception with the antenna being in the carrying strap. Has been electronically restored and comes with a replaceable battery pack consisting of six 9-volt batteries and two "D" batteries. 10"W x 5-3/4"H x 4"D. $200.00. (0390511)

RCA 9-BT-9E (1957)
Very nice version of this six-transistor AM radio from 1957. Cabinet and Leather carrying case are in very good condition. Does receive some stations with low volume. All parts are original. 5-3/4"W x 3-1/2"H x 1-1/2"D. $80.00. (0390477)

Sentinel 286PR
Sentinel portable radio in a sharp red and black. Lid lifts up to be the antenna. Radio plays fine on AC, not tested with a battery. Strong reception across the AM band. Has been electronically restored. 8"W x 4-1/4"H x 5"D. $175.00. (0390468)

Silvertone 5 (1951)
The Sears Silvertone model 5 is a five-tube AM only receiver. Made in 1951 this Brown Bakelite cabinet is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Radio has been electronically restored with a new power cord, paper and electrolytic capacitors, and all weak tubes replaced. Gold front grille with a nicely lit dial. Radio plays very well. 11"W x 6-3/4"H x 5-1/2"D. $125.00. (0390518)

Sonora RBU-176 (1946)
Nicely repainted Sonora AM radio from 1946. Light Yellow cabinet looks great with Celery Green dial glass. Radio plays well across the dial. Power cord, weak tubes and all paper and Electrolytic capacitors have been replaced. 10"W x 7"H x 7"D. $140.00. (0390498)

Sparton 6AM06 (1946)
Here is one you don't see every day. Cute little Sparton portable from 1946. Cabinet is in fine shape for its age with a nicely lit dial. Very good reception across there dial.Power cord, weak tubes and capacitors have been replaced. Not tested with a battery. 12"W x 11"H x 6"D. $110.00. (0390426)

Westinghouse H790P6 (1961)
Six-transistor AM radio from 1961. Cabinet is in great shape. Metal stand works as a carrying handle or a stand to hold it up. Radio has not been restored and only plays some light static. 6-7/8"H x 4"W x 2"D. $60.00. (0390484)

Zenith 8H023 (1946)
Up for sale is this Zenith Model 8H023 AM/FM produced circa 1946-47. Bakelite cabinet in very nice condition with AM and both pre-1946 and current FM bands working well. Eight tubes with a distinctive dial with two FM scales. Electronically restored. 13-1/2"W x 7-1/4"H x 8-1/2"D. $125.00. (0390525)


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