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Atwater Kent 30 (1926). This Atwater Kent is a 1920s battery radio, in good enough condition to be fully restorable. The cabinet needs to be reglued and would benefit from refinishing (a fairly easy job on this type of cabinet). The panel, knobs, and logo are in nice shape. Price includes all tubes; if you prefer it without tubes, you pay only $25. If you would like me to electrically restore this to like-new operation, I can do so for an additional $85. This type of radio needs separate A, B, and C batteries to operate. Buyer pays actual shipping cost (I will use Pirateship.com to minimize shipping cost for you). Tom Albrecht. E-mail: ctalbrecht@yahoo.com Phone: 408-425-1578 $75.00. (0000161)
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Bendix 112 (1948). This fairly compact Bendix table radio is complete with original knobs and back cover. It has an interesting metal escutcheon around the dial. The chassis is complete with tubes. Everything looks restorable. If you would like me to restore the chassis to like-new operation, I can do so for an additional $85 (this does not include any cabinet restoration). Buyer pays actual shipping cost (I will use Pirateship.com to minimize shipping cost). Tom Albrecht. E-mail: ctalbrecht@yahoo.com Phone: 408-425-1578 $45.00. (0000163)
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Bendix 636D (1946). This large Bendix table radio was refinished by a prior owner and looks pretty good. It has a unique stamped brass front grille. Chassis is complete with tubes; the original back is missing. Everything looks restorable. If you would like me to restore the chassis to like-new operation, I can do so for an additional $85 (this does not include any cabinet restoration). Buyer pays actual shipping cost (I will use Pirateship.com to minimize shipping cost). Tom Albrecht. E-mail: ctalbrecht@yahoo.com Phone: 408-425-1578 $65.00. (0000162)
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Bendix 636D (1946). This light oak table radio proudly indicates that it was made by the Bendix Aviation Corporation. The light oak cabinet was refinished by a prior owner and looks pretty nice. The chassis was also previously restored and is in good working order. The nice reverse-painted dial really stands out. The original knobs are present, but have deformed a bit over the years. A replacement back was made by the prior owner. This radio has a factory phono input, selected by the center knob, which also serves as a tone control. Buyer to pay actual shipping cost (I will use Pirateship.com to keep shipping cost to a minimum). Tom Albrecht. E-mail: ctalbrecht@yahoo.com Phone: 408-425-1578 $90.00. (0000165)
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Channel Master 6509 (1960). Nice little collectable Channel Master model 6509 AM six-transistor true pocket radio. I restored this radio with all brand new electrolytic capacitors, retuned all circuits, and replaced the 9 volt battery clip with a brand new heavy duty battery clip. The radio requires a 9 volt battery (not included). There are no chips, cracks, or dents. The radio is clean inside and out. The audio is clear, and you won't have to strain to hear this radio produce lots of AM broadcast radio station. 3-3/4"H x 2-1/4"W x 1"D. Shipping will be determined at time of sale domestic only. Lenny Bickford. E-mail: radiomannh@radioattic.com $69.00. (0000002)
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Channel Master 6514 (1959). Vintage Channel Master model 6514 dual band AM/SW (police band) eight-transistor radio with leather case. I did restore this radio to working order with all brand new electrolytic capacitors, new battery holder, new heavy duty battery connector, tuned all circuits, and cleaned inside and out. It does require four "AA" batteries (not included). There are no chips, cracks, or dents. Radio receives good on both bands. Lots of AM stations, and on the SW I was able to receive CHU Canada, WWV, Gander radio, and hams on 80 meters. The audio is clear, and goes to full volume. About 6-1/8"W x 3-1/2"H x 1-7/8"D. Shipping flat rate $16.00 Domestic only. Lenny Bickford. E-mail: radiomannh@radioattic.com $49.00. (0000004)
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Channel Master 6515 (1960s). Collectable Channel Master model 6515 super fringe AM eight-transistor radio. I restored this radio with all brand new electrolytic capacitors, retuned all circuits, and replaced other components as needed. Cleaned inside and out. There are no chips, cracks, or dents. This radio requires four "C" batteries (not included). What a performer! This radio receives lots of AM broadcast radio stations from afar.The audio is nice, and clear from the large internal speaker. About 8-1/2"W x 4"H x 1-3/4"D. Shipping to be determined at time of sale domestic only. Lenny Bickford. E-mail: radiomannh@radioattic.com $79.00. (0000005)
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Crosley 124 (1932). The 124 Playboy was a fairly good seller for Crosley in the early 30s. It has a large, substantial look to it. They used the space for a beefy, 8-inch speaker and a well designed chassis. I gave it a nice, slick finish, with 16 coats of lacquer and three sanding operations. My usual thorough chassis restoration produced a pretty good player for a 1932 radio, and the sound from the perfect 8-inch speaker is awesome. I had to make the tube shield and chassis pan. The dial escutcheon is a reproduction. The chassis has been painted and looks awesome. All in all, this is a very nice radio at a bargain basement price. . I'm not sure why this radio isn't selling. Come on, people. This thing is too nice to sit in my inventory! It has the early 30s antenna volume control so you have to crank the volume for weak stations. Requires an external antenna. 17"H x 17"W x 11"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $249.00. (0000057)
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Crosley 5M3 (1934). SOLD! A well preserved, Art Deco inspired, five-tube mini tombstone, known as a Junior or Fiver. The cabinet on these was made of a plain wood covered with a faux woodgrain finish on all sides. Usually, this thin decal like covering is hopelessly scratched or missing, but it's still in very nice shape on this example. The chassis has been gone through with all new filter & paper caps and out of tolerance resistors changed. A strong tested set of tubes and new cloth line cord was added. The back of the chassis features a nice intact NRA label dated 1934! These primitive TRF sets need a long wire antenna attached to receive stations, the longer the better for more distant reception. The antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in (just the opposite of modern radios, start out loud and work your way down as you approach a strong station). Despite this model's reputation for less than stellar performance, with a proper antenna this example should provide more than adequate reception. Because of the primitive TRF circuitry, my standard add-on 3.5mm cord could not be installed on this unit. 12"H x 10"W x 8"D. $119.00. (0000133)
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Crosley JC-6BN (1956). A stylish clock radio from 1956 with late Mid Century Design. The gold torn has worn off the trim which is chrome. There is light pitting as shown but overall displays well. It has been serviced and plays surprisingly well. The clock runs quiet and keeps good time. 9-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 5"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $169.00. (0000006)
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Delco R-1126 (1937). If you're looking to get into the Eye Tube club on a budget, consider this nifty Delco R-1126 from 1937. Delco settled on a simple, yet attractive cabinet design, with a large, brightly lit gold dial and the distinctive bronze grille cloth that I matched as best I could. The original finish was very nice on this radio, so I touched it up and overcoated it with a couple of shots of gloss lacquer. I replaced all the caps and resistors and fitted with a full set of high testing tubes for long service life. It even has the original antenna wire still coiled up on the spool. A full alignment produced a pretty good receiver on Broadcast with a very accurate dial. The shortwave only goes to 6 mhz, but works well. The knobs are not original, but resemble the originals and complement the radio nicely. All in all, a fairly swell little radio. Four of these have sold on the Radio Attic topping out at $495 last year. Requires an external antenna. 15"W x 10"H x 8"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $425.00. (0000058)
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Detrola 146 (1937). My latest offering from the Motor City is this attractive, fairly large Detrola 146 table radio. It came to me with a previous restoration over several deep "witness marks" on the top. I was afraid to sand through the veneer, so I cleaned it up and put 15 coats of lacquer over it. A poor attempt at veneer replacement on the lower trim forced me to replace that with American Walnut. The resulting finish is slick, shiny, and gorgeous. A full set of high testing tubes, all new capacitors and resistors as necessary. I stuffed the original filter caps. The speaker was replaced by a previous servicer. It has a couple of small patches. The sound is outstanding! Requires an external antenna. It must be a good one. My Sweetheart tried to get me to let her keep it! 18"W x 11"H x 9"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net ON SALE - was $359.00, now $299.00. (0000059)
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Dumont RA 346 "Frame" (1956). So, I'm going through a warehouse with over 300 radios, making snap judgement calls. I paid $100 for this really cool little Dumont RA 346, not knowing that the red color is not original. I couldn't get myself to trash it, so I fixed it up in the hopes that some kind person would give it a home despite the outrage committed to it. The design of this radio is very interesting, almost like they planned for you to cut a hole in the wall and mount it in that, making it look like a picture frame. The little guy is actually a very good performer and picked up more stations in my metal shop than a lot of much more expensive radios. There is a little wear and tear on the red paint around the edges. One sold in 2006 for $135. It's really a very nice, rare little radio. 8-1/2"W x 7"H x 5"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $79.00. (0000060)
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Eicor 115 (1950-53). Eicor made tape recorders from 1950 to 1953 so this is an early reel to reel. It is unrestored but has strong audio when switched to listen. It works in forward but not rewind. The case shows some wear but overall excellent condition as nice as I've seen one. Included is one audio device tape reel, Scotch recording tape booklet and warranty card. In addition there are two microphones, one Eicor and one Dentron. The Dentron has a couple of paint chips but otherwise both are in excellent condition. A great find sold to display or restore. 17"W x 8-1/2"H x 12"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $149.00. (0000008)
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Emerson 414 "Wheat" (1933). Also known as "Fleur-de-Lis," the model 414 dates from 1933. The chassis was also used in the Mickey Mouse and Snow White sets produced by Emerson. These sets are a rare find in excellent all original condition down to the power cord. This example uses a pin drive high impedance speaker rather than the field coil type as both have shown up with this chassis. Unfortunately I could not adjust this speaker to handle higher volume. Otherwise the chassis has been restored and is receiving several stations that you can listen to at low volume. It is ready for display. 7-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H x 5"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $595.00. (0000010)
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Emerson 414 Repwood "Fleur-de-Lis" (1933). Ornate repwood model also called the "Wheat" radio. Everything is original including the back with the Emerson metal plate. It is in very good condition. This has the same chassis as the Mickey Model 411. The radio hums when plugged in so it needs repair but it displays beautifully. 5"W x 7"H x 7"D. Ken & Mona DeLackner. E-mail: mdelack@hotmail.com $350.00. (0000145)
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Emerson 520 (1946). If Shiny and eye catching is your thing you will love this dazzling little Emerson 520. The finish is just gorgeous and the wood grain pattern is very distinctive. The chassis is just a plain AA5 with on/off/volume and tuning. After restoration it receives fairly well on the internal antenna. I added an external wire for more distant stations. The back cover is not original. The front is slightly bowed out in the middle, but I don't find this objectionable. This was, I'm sure, a very low budget radio in its day, but now it is quite a standout that will definitely get noticed. I sure did, and maybe paid a little too much for it. This one has a few shortcomings, so I'm pricing it accordingly. 11"W x 9"H x 6-1/2"D Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $339.00. (0000061)
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Emerson 574 "Momento" (1949). Here is an extremely hard to find classic Emerson radio in excellent condition. This set was available in three variations: a black Catalin case, a burled walnut case, and a red leatherette case. Of the three versions, I believe this red leatherette set is the hardest to find in good condition, as most of the Catalin sets were susceptible to cracks, and the walnut cases seemed to always have many veneer issues. This red leatherette case is in excellent condition without any rips or tears, just a few small nicks in the covering. This is a battery-operated set with three "D" cells and a battery pack of seven 9-volt batteries producing the necessary "B" voltage. And unlike most of these radios, where they are always described as "untested," this Emerson is working & playing very well because it has all brand-new batteries in it. When the case is opened, and the small clear plastic piece is raised, the radio turns on. Push it down and the radio turns off. I have owned several of these particular models, and I have never seen or read that the plastic on-off switch is spring loaded. It receives reception on all of my local AM stations without any problems. Everything is original, knobs and picture frame. The top snaps shut when you close it. I have included a picture of my old sweetheart in the frame, at no charge. But her phone number will cost you extra! About 7-1/2" square x 3-1/2"H. David Spivey. E-mail: wdspivey@outlook.com ON SALE - was $289.00, now $239.00. (0000122)
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Emerson 656B (1951).  Red plastic Emerson 656 Series B Radio. Radio has been professionally restored. In good physical condition with one hairline crack on the back at one side of an opening slot. Radio has a hot chassis; do not touch when connected to AC power. Actual shipping cost paid by buyer. Cost effective carrier for safe shipping will be used. Bob Crockett . E-mail: r.crockett@att.net Phone: 650-324-8235 $95.00. (0000173)
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Emerson 656B (1951). Mohawk model J519 - possible 1940's - made by Mohawk Radio Canada works but noisy - 120 AC volt - requires an external antenna - 5-tube construction - case good. Merv Fingas. E-mail: fingasmerv@shaw.ca $120.00. (0000174)
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Emerson 695 (1952). There seems to be a trend toward small, economical table radios lately. In that vein, I popped for this cute Emerson 695 from 1952. There's nothing fancy about this little guy, but I think the style has a clean, attractive look to it. The sound isn't bad from the perfect 4-inch speaker. My usual thorough chassis restoration and full alignment produced a good receiver for local stations, with an antenna wire for more distance. There are three small dings on the top front edge of the otherwise very nice cabinet. I had to make three of the knobs. The clock and alarm work fine. All in all, a nice little radio that won't take up much space and won't break the bank. These topped out on the Radio Attic at $180 in 2019. I realize it has a few shortcomings and am pricing it accordingly. 9-1/2"W x 5-1/2"H x 5-1/2"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net ON SALE - was $119.00, now $99.00. (0000062)
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Emerson 705B (1953). White pearl color plastic Emerson Radio 705 Series B AC/Battery portable radio c 1953. Radio works, was recapped by the previous owner. No chips or cracks. Actual shipping cost paid by buyer. Cost effective carriers for safe shipping will be used. Bob Crockett . E-mail: r.crockett@att.net Phone: 650-324-8235 $105.00. (0000172)
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Emerson AX-238 (1938). Sometimes called a "jewel box" this Emerson AX-238 should be IN the box, as it is a little jewel itself. The wood in the Ingraham cabinet is absolutely gorgeous. The thing is just struck all over with cute. The cabinet was already restored when I bought it and is very nice. The chassis has been modified to eliminate the "curtain burner" power cord by a previous servicer. I took care of a few errors and omissions, fitted it with all high testing tubes and gave it a full alignment. The receiver performance is surprisingly good for a five-tube novelty radio. I was able to recover some poor repair work on the speaker, and give it a coat of the amazing Parts Express wet look product. It sounds very good for a 4-incher now. The original volume control has been replaced with an On/off/volume control, but the lid actuated on/off switch still works. This radio is a total eye catcher, and will get noticed! Requires an external antenna. 10"W x 6"H x 8-1/2"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $425.00. (0000063)
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Emerson BA201 (1938). Get a load of this nifty little Emerson BA201. As late 30s budget radios go, this one is a pretty nice example. The big, bold wood dial escutcheon really stands out against the walnut veneer on the front. Inside is a minimalist four-tube TRF with a 5-inch good sounding speaker. After my usual thorough restoration, it is a decent player with fairly good dial accuracy. The sides and top were just poorly matched pine, so I had to tint them dark. The speaker was replaced with a permanent magnet type by a previous servicer, so I removed his ballast resistor and replaced it with a proper filter choke. I had to make the rear cover and dial glass. The dial is a little deteriorated, but presentable. The finish is slick and gorgeous, with a few minor specks and dings that they all have. The shiny, dark color didn't photograph very well. Trust me. It is exceptional. This is rare. If you are an Emerson person, this is one you probably don't have, and I hope you want! It has the TRF antenna volume control, so you have to crank the volume for weaker stations. Requires an external antenna. 10"W x 8"H x 6"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $329.00. (0000064)
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Emerson DQ398-CH-DQ (1941) . SOLD! This rare and desirable Emerson features an Ingraham designed cabinet that is totally unique in its shape. Featuring inlayed pinstripes (an Ingraham trademark), these don't turn up too often! With five tubes, it receives all of my local AM stations. Plays strong across the dial with its large built-in loop antenna. Or use the 3.5mm aux cord, included at no extra cost, to play your own content. All electrolytic and paper caps have been replaced, tubes tested strong, controls were cleaned and lubricated. Cabinet was refinished using spray toners and topped with a spray of clear enamel for durability. Original Emerson pointed knobs. New dial cover, back cover and line cord. 14"W x 9-1/2"H x 7-1/2"D. $149.00. (0000127)
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Emerson DS-436 (1940-1941). When I was a kid, Cadillac was the king of cars. If a radio was going to be a Cadillac, it would be this awesome Emerson DS346. This thing has features galore. Linear scale indicators for volume and tone. A bright new tuning eye. Huge, perfect, "shock mounted" 8-inch speaker that sounds just incredible, driven by the perfectly matched 6L6 push-pull outputs. A very well designed chassis that has a unique mounting, where it is suspended on rubber washers instead of sitting on the base like most are. The Ingraham cabinet is very stylish and ornate. A couple of "witness marks" too deep to sand, so I filled them before covering the cabinet with 18 coats of lacquer for a nice, slick finish. A not too bad stain on the top. The chassis was restored when I got it, and the workmanship looks good. Receives well on the internal antenna with a wire for external. These are rare. Here's your chance to own one very impressive radio. 18"W x 12-1/2"H x 12"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net ON SALE - was $649.00, now $599.00. (0000065)
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FADA 169B (?) Hazeltine Neutrodyne (1925?). I recently purchased a small collection from a nice lady whose husband is in poor health. Among that was this 1925ish FADA 169B? Hazeltine Neutrodyne TRF receiver. This is a five-tube radio that can drive either headphones or a speaker. For those not familiar with these, this is not your modern Superheterodyne radio. This is a three-dial TRF. The operation is part science, part magic, and part art. There is no HI-FI here. All five 01A tubes test better than new, and according to Radio Electric Supply, are worth more than I am asking for this whole setup. I'm not leaving you with anything else to buy. I have fitted it with a 110v supply, period correct headphones and a speaker. I am even including the FADA assembly and operation manual. I had to strip and refinish the Beckly Ralston cabinet. This will require a substantial external antenna for all but very strong local stations. It is large and heavy, so shipping will be a consideration. This is a very nice example of early AM radio. I'm losing my shirt here, but I want this little sweetie to find a good home. 27"W x 12"H x 10"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $200.00. (0000066)
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Fairbanks-Morse TCO 57 (1936). Rare Fairbanks-Morse TCO Model 57 made in 1936. This is a fully restored and aligned table top model with a pristine waterfall veneer that rolls over front to back, vents on both ends, and a large well-lit one-piece bullet dial. The two bands (Broadcast & Shortwave) both work well. Many components have been replaced or rebuilt including all tubes, resistors, capacitors, power transformer, band selector switch, volume control, speaker, etc. 16"W x 10"H x 9-1/2"D; 12 lbs. Joe Zelig. E-mail: joe@joezeligs.com $495.00. (0000147)
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Freed-Eisemann FE-15 (1925). Happy 100th Birthday to this very nice Freed-Eisemann FE15 radio! While the company did not survive the great depression, they made radios of exceptional quality while they were in business. The original finish is very nice on this set, with very few blemishes. It is fitted with five 01A tubes that test new or better. It has been tested with the actual hardware it is being sold with. There is nothing else to buy. I'm supplying an AC power supply, speaker, and a pair of period appropriate headphones. The tubes alone are $50 each at Radio Electric Supply. The power supply sold new for $170. Speakers like this are on ebay for $150. One of these radios sold on the Radio Attic in 2009 for $155. Taken all together, this is a huge bargain, if Neutrodynes are your thing. For those not familiar with them, this is not your modern Superheterodyne HiFi radio. Operation is part science, part art, and part magic. I have provided a frequency chart to aid in tuning. This is a smaller, lighter weight example of this technology, so takes up less space and won't be as bad shipping wise. Requires a substantial external antenna to pick up any but very strong local stations. 19"W x 9"H x 9"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $300.00. (0000068)
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Garod 6A-2 (1947). The "moderne" styling and gloss finish of this 1947 Garod make it stand out. The six-tube chassis has had all wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced, tubes and resistors checked, and alignment peaked. A high gloss lacquer was used in the cabinet restoration. Plays like new with an internal loop antenna. 13"W x 8"H x 7"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $195.00. (0000094)
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General Electric 410 (1951). Six-tube wood cabinet GE that has been gone through with new filter and paper caps, new line cord, strong tested set of tubes so that it receives all of my local stations with its built-in loop antenna. Or use the 3.5mm aux cord included at no extra cost to play your own content through the radio. Controls were cleaned and lubricated. The off-on switch works a bit hard but clicks on and off as it should. Cabinet finish is all original as is the grille cloth. There are various little nicks and dings on the cabinet consistent with 75 years of age, but it displays well. Too nice to refinish. Original back is present. A basic wood cabinet post war radio with nice graphics on the dial scale. 13-1/4"W x 9-1/4"H x 8"D. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $99.00. (0000226)
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General Electric 512F (1951). Wake up in style with this 1951 G.E. clock radio. The five-tube chassis has been restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, the tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. Clock runs quietly and keeps accurate time. 11"W x 6"H x 6"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $99.00. (0000095)
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General Electric 7-2927A. A quick look at my radios will tell you this isn't my usual thing. A good friend gave me this GE transistor set with the dial stuck. I got that fixed, so here it is. This is not terribly old. I would guess late 80s? There is a date code: 3733 in the battery box if that helps. It is a very nice and very well made little radio. AM/FM/TVHI/TVLO. Reception is very good on FM, and not bad on AM. Large, easy to read dial, and pretty good sound for a "pocket" transistor. Fairly heavy. Battery included! 6"H x 3-1/2"W x 1-3/4"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net ON SALE - was $49.00, now $29.00. (0000069)
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General Electric J62 (1940/1941). The unique and attractive J62 "jewel box" was a very good seller for GE and quite a few have survived. This one had been stripped, stained and varnished when I got it. You can't strip wiped on stain, so I touched it up the best I could and put ten coats of lacquer and two sanding operations on it. Still some grain and joints showing. I was able to remove most of the stain from the latticework and grille to give it back some contrast. The last guy left the GE logo, so there was nothing I could do about that. The back cover has a small piece broken off near the bottom. All that said, the chassis is well made and a fairly good performer. The sound is surprisingly good from the perfect 5-inch speaker. Receives well on the internal antennas, with a terminal for external. I made a cable for the phono jack. As with the original, you tune off-station and connect your mobile device. My usual thorough restoration, with all high testing tubes for long service life. Despite its minor shortcomings, this is still a very nice little radio. Broadcast and short wave. 15"W x 10-1/2"H x 8-1/2"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $249.00. (0000070)
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Gilfillan 711T (1937). A rare radio in any condition and this may be one of the best examples. It retains the original knobs and grille cloth. The entire finish on the front of the radio is all original. The balance of the cabinet has been refinished back to original including an exact match of the center gold stripe. The dial shows minor wear near the center from the pointer. The chassis has been serviced including a new NOS tuning eye. The set receives strong AM but little is offered on the short wave. 17"W x 9-1/2"H x 9"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $599.00. (0000012)
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Grunow 450 (1934). The Grunow model 450 was offered in 1934 and as Art Deco was already in full swing. This is at the very least one of the best all original examples you could hope to find. There is also an historical aspect to this set that makes it even more special. The shortwave capability was professionally removed. German and Japanese Americans were required to turn in their radios to have the shortwave disabled. There is plenty of discussion to be had on how this was enforced, but represents a part of WWII history. The clean chassis has been serviced and delivers strong clear AM reception. Add this great piece of radio history to your collection. 13"H x 9"W x 7"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $595.00. (0000013)
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Grunow 588 (1937). This "teledial" model from 1937 has a restored five-tube chassis and refinished cabinet. All wax and electrolytic capacitors were replaced, resistors and tubes checked and alignment peaked. Period correct toners and a semi gloss lacquer were used to restore the cabinet. Plays great on both AM and short wave bands but does need a long wire antenna for reception. 14"W x 9"H x 8"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $375.00. (0000097)
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Homemade Treasure Chest. This is a homemade radio using a 1939 RCA model 9TX21 chassis and I'm guessing an old jewelry box. No dial scale, just a window with the original RCA pointer underneath. The chassis has been restored with new capacitors and checked resistors. Plays well with a long wire antenna. 10"W x 7"H x 7"D with lid closed. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $99.00. (0000098)
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Lyric S-6 (by Wurlitzer, 1932). I know! I had no idea Wurlitzer sold radios either, until I saw this very cool looking Lyric S-6. Turns out Wurlitzer bought out All American Mohawk co in 1930 to get a line of radios to sell. They took a couple of hints from the Philco 90, with some Zebra wood to fancy up the arch, and gave it some Philco 90ish columns, producing a pretty eye catching radio. There's nothing fancy here besides that arch, and a brightly lit dial. On-off, volume and tune are all the controls on the well made chassis, which is driving a very nice 8-inch speaker. Sound is surprisingly good after my usual thorough chassis restoration and a full alignment. 18 coats of lacquer and three sanding operations produced a nice slick finish with a few very minor flaws that all of these hundred year old radios have. I had to make one of the knobs, and it ain't perfect, but no one will notice it if you don't tell them. This is a very nice looking radio from a very famous American company, and not one you see every day. One has sold on the Radio Attic for $659. Requires an external antenna. 16-1/2"H x 13"W x 8-1/2"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $599.00. (0000072)
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Magnavox OFMO18 (1958). You can see the influence of Mid Century design in this Magnavox AM/FM radio. Originally this had a paper veneer. At some point it was removed and stained. I thought about painting the cabinet and grille in a contrasting color. I will leave that up to the new owner. It is missing the back and there is a ding in the back top rim. Overall it is in good condition. It has strong clear AM reception but no FM. It is offered as is for restoration or to display and enjoy as is. 15"W x 9"H x 7-1/2"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $89.00. (0000015)
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Majestic 20 (1931). You don't see this set often and may never see one as original as this one. Aside from reproduction grille cloth the cabinet is all original including finish and knobs. Although not perfect it is an extremely nice survivor. The chassis has been serviced and the power cord replaced with repro cloth covered cord retaining original ceramic plug. The radio plays well with good sound. In addition the original production tag found inside complete but in three pieces dated 9-17-30. It is display ready. 19"H x 15"W x 10-1/2"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $399.00. (0000016)
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Majestic 381 "Treasure Chest". I've seen a lot of "jewel box" and "treasure chest" radios, but they are all just pretenders compared to this ornately decorated Majestic 381. Majestic's cabinet guys went whole hog and created a treasure chest that Blackbeard would be proud to steal. This came to me with the chassis heavily modified. I put it back to all original. I even fitted it with all original Majestic tubes, including the two metal coated ones. For a four-tube novelty radio, the performance is pretty good and the sound from the 4-inch speaker is surprisingly good as well. If you want a radio people will notice, look no further. Requires an external antenna. 10"W x 10"H x 7-1/2"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $359.00. (0000073)
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Majestic 5A410A Coca Cola Cooler (1949). The 1949 Coca-Cola Cooler Radio was produced by Point-of-Purchase Displays Inc. in Chicago as an exclusive promotional in-store display for prime Coca-Cola retailers. Meaning these original tube radios (countless solid-state reproductions were made in the 1990's, with the tell-tale cassette tape player built in) are very scarce because they were not sold in retail outlets to the general public. They don't turn up very often. This example still has its original paint with only minor loss in small areas. Common to these, one of the side grill bars was broken out. A new one was carefully made and paint mixed to match the original color. It is barely noticeable. The five-tube chassis was completely recapped, controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. An aux 3.5mm cord was attached at no extra cost for playing your own content through the radio. It receives all of my local stations with its built-in loop antenna. If you've always wanted an original tube powered Coke radio, here's a rare opportunity to acquire one. 12-1/2" W x 10" T x 8-1/2" D Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $599.00. (0000189)
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Marconi 147. Vintage Marconi battery-operated radio - model 147 - broke front glass - easily replaced - not tested due to power source but in good condition. Merv Fingas. E-mail: fingasmerv@shaw.ca $50.00. (0000176)
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Packard-Bell 566 (1946). Packard-Bell produced a number of models with the chassis mounting in the base. The 566 dates from 1946. There is a hairline crack in the handle. It was secured with epoxy from the underside. The original paper dial is distorted but very legible and rare to find intact. It retains the original finish and overall a very nice clean example. It has been serviced and plays well. 12"W x 8"H x 6-1/2"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $169.00. (0000019)
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Philco 37-60. SOLD! From the 1937 model year, this Philco two-band has a refinished cabinet and restored chassis. The front of the cabinet was originally a photo-finish decal which had chipped away from age so the original pattern has been duplicated with lacquer toners and a semi-gloss clear. All wax and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, resistors and tubes checked and alignment peaked. These sets have great sensitivity but need a long wire antenna for reception. 17"H x 14"W x 9"D. $325.00. (0000103)
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Philco 37-610 Tombstone (1937). SOLD! 1937 was the first year Philco began adding the year of manufacture to its model numbers. Thus the 1936 model 610 became the 37-610 in 1937. Five tubes, three bands with a unique glowing dial where the pointer moves up and down to illuminate just the band scale you're using. The shouldered tombstone cabinet sports an all-original finish with a nearly perfect faux finish front panel (this "Philcote" finish is usually hopelessly chipped or damaged). It's unusual to find a time capsule nearly 90-year-old Philco with such a good original finish. All original paper labels present in the cabinet and on the chassis. An exact reproduction grille cloth was used. The grommets were changed on the RF sub chassis, new chassis support grommets, filter and paper capacitors replaced. Tubes all tested good. Plays loud and strong, receiving all of my local stations. Rectifier tube mounted high on top of the power transformer, a cool feature on some 1937-38 Philco models. Requires a long wire external antenna to receive stations or use the 3.5mm aux cord, included at no extra cost, to play your own content. 13-1/4" W x 18" T x 9-1/2" D. $229.00. (0000190)
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Philco 38-62 (1938) . SOLD! Bold Art Deco styling is prevalent on this five-tube Philco. Cabinet is original finish, including the "Philcote" faux woodgrain finish front panel, usually hopelessly chipped or sanded off. As it darkened with age, I added a more prominent pin-striping to accent the aesthetics of the cabinet. Cabinet was given a light spray of clear enamel to preserve the finish. Grille cloth is original. Original dial scale has a small chip on the top edge and some darkened areas + one worn off spot. All filter and paper capacitors replaced. Tubes all tested good. Plays loud and strong, receiving all of my local stations. Requires a long wire external antenna to receive stations. Because a universal antenna coil was installed to replace the faulty original, the police band is non-functional (nothing much can be received on it anyway). Or use the 3.5mm aux cord, included at no extra cost, to play your own content. 16"W x 10-1/2"H x 9"D. $219.00. (0000128)
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Philco 41-255 (1941). This elaborate Philco table radio is in nice condition and is fully restorable. Cabinet finish is original and presentable as-is. Chassis is complete and clean with all tubes. If you would like me to electrically restore this radio to like-new operation, I can do that for an additional $85 (which does not include cabinet restoration). Buyer pays actual shipping cost (I will use Pirateship.com to minimize shipping cost). Tom Albrecht. E-mail: ctalbrecht@yahoo.com Phone: 408-425-1578 $65.00. (0000160)
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Philco 48-300 (1948). 1948 Philco five-tube portable. The chassis has been restored with new capacitors in place of the old wax and electrolytics, tubes and resistors checked and alignment peaked. The wooden cabinet has been repainted in the original ivory, tan and chocolate paint scheme. 12"W x 11"H x 6"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $195.00. (0000104)
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Philco 80 "JR" Mini Cathedral (1932-1933). Money was tight in the early 30s, and a lot of poor performing four-tube radios were produced to address that issue. The "JR" was Philco's entry into this market, but they pulled a trick out of their hat by adding regeneration to the IF stage, giving it the gain of a five-tube receiver at a four-tube price. The cabinet is in very nice condition with only a few minor specs and dings. I gave it an extremely slick finish with 14 coats of nitrocellulose lacquer. There was some staining in the front veneer, but I was afraid to keep sanding. Not quite as bad as the camera makes it seem. The Photo Booth made the sides a little lighter than they actually are, and are closer in tint to the top photo. I had to paint the chassis. A full set of good tubes. All of the Philco capacitors were stuffed with new ones to maintain originality. Resistors replaced as necessary and a full alignment. The speaker is perfect and the sound is decent. The receiver sensitivity is better than most four-tube radios. Taken all together it is a pretty darn nice little radio, and not one you see every day. 14"H x 12"W x 8-1/2"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net ON SALE - was $249.00, now $199.00. (0000075)
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Philco B650 (1954).
This four-tube set is a rare find especially in Cherry Red. It has a nice mid century design. It has only minor surface wear with no crack or chips. Super clean inside and out and displays like new. The dials are so clean I don't think it saw much use. It is untested and sold as found. 9"W x 6"H x 2-1/2"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $249.00. (0000021)
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Philco Transistor Bookshelf Radio. Among many things I have "fallen heir" to is this cute little Philco branded transistor bookshelf radio. AM/FM with built in antennas. Sound is pretty good, and receiver sensitivity isn't bad. Runs on four "D" cells, included. Not sure who is the target audience for this, and no idea its value, but I guess I'll list it here and see what happens. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net ON SALE - was $49.00, now $39.00. (0000077)
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Pilot T601 "Pilotuner" (1947). SOLD! This is a very nice example of the pilot FM converter. You can convert your AM radio to receive FM. It is set up to plug into the phono connection at the rear of your chassis. By switching your set to phono will provide FM reception. It has been serviced and provides clear FM reception. In addition it makes a great display piece next to your AM radio. Also included are several photo copies from schematics to ads. 9"W x 7"H x 6"D. $149.00. (0000022)
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Pilot Wasp (1928). The Pilot Wasp was sold as a shortwave receiver kit for $21.75 including the coils. The five coils were color coded and covered 17 to 500 meters. It uses three 01A tubes that all test good. The coil box is complete with custom display stand. There is a repaired crack in the same location on the right and left rails at the mounting screws. Three new 3D replaced rails are included if you wish to replace the originals. Overall it is in very good condition. I checked the primary and secondary on both transformers and did find they are not open. Otherwise it is offered untested. A rare piece of early radio history. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $599.00. (0000023)
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Puritan 6A35WG-504W (1946). Puritan brand radios were marketed by Pure Oil Company in their gas stations. This model was made in 1946 by Wells Gardner for Pure Oil. The six-tube, two-band chassis has been restored with replacement of all wax and electrolytic capacitors, the tubes and resistors were checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet has been refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. Internal loop antenna received local stations but an external antenna will be needed for short wave reception. 17"w x 10"H x 9"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $220.00. (0000107)
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Radiola 18 (1928). Time for some shelf clearing. This radio is unrestored and is being sold "as is." The original finish is fairly nice and would probably present well with a little touch-up. Missing the volume bezel. Some tubes in it, no idea if they are good. Has a ziplock with parts labeled "Radiola 17 parts" inside (see photo). Very heavy (approximately 40 pounds. 27-1/2"W x 8"H x 9"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $25.00. (0000078)
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RCA 1-BT-21 (1959).
Very collectable RCA model 1-BT-21 AM seven-transistor radio. Restored with all brand new electrolytic capacitors and other components as needed. Clean inside and out. No chips, cracks, or dents. The audio is clear. Radio receives lots of AM broadcast stations across the entire band. Radio requires four "AA" batteries (not included). 7"W x 3-1/2"H x 3/4"D. Shipping to be determined at sale domestic only. Lenny Bickford. E-mail: radiomannh@radioattic.com $129.00. (0000042)
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RCA 110 (1932). This small RCA 110 is big on style with its intricate grille cloth which makes it a real stand out. The knobs and grille are correct reproductions. The balance of this set is original right down to the power cord. Most of the original finish has been preserved. The chassis has been serviced with good AM reception across the dial. I was able to get some AM stations that go beyond 1500 offered on AM but little else. 14"H x 11"W x 7"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $379.00. (0000026)
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RCA 68R3 (1946). This 1946 RCA has AM/FM using the current FM band. The radio is offered unrestored. It is receiving stations on AM but does not receive FM. The cabinet is in good condition showing some wear with just some small edge chips on the bottom edge of the left side. A nice complete set including the original back ready to restore or display as is. 17"W X 12-1/2"H x 9"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $109.00. (0000025)
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RCA 95X1 (1938). From 1938, this RCA still retains its original finish. The four-tube chassis has had its resistors and tubes checked and all capacitors replaced. Its a TRF circuit, plays local stations well with a 15-foot long wire antenna. The push buttons on top are marked with stations from the Kansas City area in the late 1930s. 10"W x 8"H x 6"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $225.00. (0000110)
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RCA 96T1 (1938). Fantastic style and veneer detail on this 1938 RCA. The six-tube chassis had been restored by replacing all wax paper and electrolytic capacitors, tubes and resistors were checked and alignment peaked. A fuse was added to protect the power transformer. Period correct toners and a semi-gloss lacquer were used to restore the cabinet. Needs a long wire antenna for reception. 16"W x 11"H x 7"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $295.00. (0000111)
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RCA 96T3 (1938). Here's a six-tube, three-band (AM + 2 short wave) late tombstone style RCA. Electrolytic and paper caps have been replaced, Proper RCA all metal tubes tested strong, controls were cleaned and lubricated. It receives all of my local stations with a long wire attached or use the built in RCA jack on the back of the chassis to play your own audio content. Has a bank of push-button presets, with the left-hand button designated for the aux RCA jack and the right-hand button needing to be depressed for dial tuning. The Tenite escutcheon is still nice and straight and the Tenite pushbuttons, usually so brittle they break off or are missing altogether, are still intact and function as they should. The entire cabinet was refinished using spray toners and topped with a spray of clear enamel for durability. It doesn't show up too well in the photo, but it has a very pretty light green backlit dial that really pops in a dark room. 15-1/2"W x 12-1/2"H x 9-1/2"D. Tom Albrecht. E-mail: ctalbrecht@yahoo.com Phone: 408-425-1578 $219.00. (0000166)
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RCA A20 (Canada, 1939/40). From our RCA friends north of the border in Montreal, Canada comes this really unique model A20 "Globetrotter." The cabinet is just amazing with the waterfall front, chrome effects fronting the original grille cloth, keyboard style tuning dial and side mounted tuning and tone controls. My usual thorough chassis restoration produced a fairly good performer on broadcast, and some of the best shortwave reception I've seen on any home receiver. The sound is pretty good from the 5-inch speaker. I rigged up a mobile device cable to plug into the phono jack on the rear. Plug in the cable, switch the switch on the back to phono, and set the volume with the mobile device. The cabinet was refinished by a previous servicer. While it isn't as slick as my work, it is respectable. I gambled on this little sweetie having no idea its value. I think it is a very interesting and eye catching design. I sure would like to find it a good home. Requires an external antenna. 14"W x 11"H x 10"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $295.00. (0000080)
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Saba Wildbad W (1953). Antique Saba radio - 1953 - multiband - in good condition - working Merv Fingas. E-mail: fingasmerv@shaw.ca $325.00. (0000175)
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Silvertone 1661 (1940). This Sears Silvertone from 1940 has a Bluetooth receiver added for playing streaming audio wirelessly. The six-tube chassis was restored by replacing all electrolytic and wax capacitors, resistors and tubes were checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet was refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. The small switch on the back panel powers on the Bluetooth receiver so streaming audio can be played through the radio's speaker. Internal loop antenna for reception of local AM stations. 15"W x 10"H x 8"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $200.00. (0000112)
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Silvertone 1919 Skyscraper Radio (1933). This is the battery version that has the GTC model E Perma-Power Battery Eliminator made by General Transformer Corp. of Chicago. It has been recapped & the radio plays very well across the dial using short wire antenna. The vintage Sears Silvertone "World's Fair" radio (such as Models 1808 and 1809) is a highly collectible 1933-1935 Art Deco vacuum tube radio. It features a distinct stepped "skyscraper" or tombstone wooden cabinet built to celebrate Chicago's "A Century of Progress" Exposition. This is the 1st one I have ever seen that still has the quarter sized medallion stating same. This is a beautiful "stepped" tombstone. Original dial and knobs, speaker as well as finish which shows very well with minimal wear as you would expect for 90 year old radio. Has two bands that play great, tho not much on SW now days. The speaker is original and perfect. 15-1/2"H x 15"W x 10-3/4"D. Tom Hunt. E-mail: gtomrad@qx.net Phone: 859-396-6095 $295.00. (0000120)
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Silvertone 4463 (1937). Dating from 1937, this model displays the large round dial that had become popular. The cabinet was restored at sometime in the past. There is a repair in the dial escutcheon above 1000 on the dial. Overall the radio displays well. It retains the original grille cloth and knobs. The chassis has been serviced and is complete with original speaker. The radio plays receiving AM and short wave. 16-1/2"H x 12-1/2"W x 9"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $449.00. (0000029)
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Silvertone 6050 (1946) . This Sears Roebuck catalog radio features six tubes, a tone control, and a bold Art Deco inspired chrome dial bezel. It's rare to find these with such nice original chrome. Usually, they are discolored or pitted and require painting. AM only, it receives all the local stations with a just its long antenna. Has the 3.5mm aux cord added at no extra cost for more listening options. All the paper and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, tubes tested good, new line cord. New clear dial cover and new grille cloth. The wood cabinet has been nicely refinished by the previous owner with toner and dark accents. A sharp looking post-war radio. 14-1/2"W x 8-1/4"H x 8"D. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $179.00. (0000130)
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Silvertone 6320 (1939). The Silvertone 6320 is easily one of the more unique small table radios in my experience. The chassis is mounted upside down, and the mechanical piano key presets are reminiscent of an old time car radio. The shiny brass escutcheon is bright and eye catching. The otherwise decent chassis was very difficult to restore, due to the enclosed circuitry, but the result was a fairly good player. The sound from the perfect 5-inch speaker is fairly good. Picks up local stations on the internal antenna, with a wire for more distant stations. The cabinet was refinished by a previous restorer. He didn't do very well on the right side, but the value of the radio doesn't warrant stripping and refinishing, so I am pricing it accordingly. Not quite as bad in person as the camera made it look. He made a not very good back cover, but, again, the radio value precludes getting a new one. All in all a unique and interesting little radio, and not one you see every day. 10-3/4"Wx 7-3/4"H x 5-3/4"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $229.00. (0000159)
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Stewart-Warner 07-5R5 (1940). In the small, AA5 wood cabinet table radio category, you will be hard pressed to beat this very attractive Stewart-Warner 07-5R5. The Ingraham cabinet is covered with gorgeous veneers, sensuous curves, and an attractive grille design. The original finish was very nice so I touched it up and left it. The grain is showing in the walnut burl front, but only if you look very close. My usual thorough chassis rebuild produced a fairly good player on the internal antenna, with a screw terminal for more distant listening. The shortwave band, selected by a switch on the back, only goes to 7 Mhz, but works fairly well. All high testing tubes for long service life. This is a very attractive little radio, and is also rare. Only one has sold on the Radio Attic at $350. 15"W x 7"H x 7"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $329.00. (0000081)
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Stromberg-Carlson 1110 (1946). Stromberg-Carlson got their start making some of the earlier telephone switching equipment. Their equipment was famous for reliability, and when they moved to New York and branched out into radio, they carried that commitment into the new business. This 1110 is a nice example of that commitment to quality. The very well designed chassis is a good performer on the internal antenna, with screws for external. Six preset buttons can be used on either BC or SW, not a common feature. The cabinet is covered with attractive veneers and 15 coats of lacquer for a nice slick finish. I fine tuned a previous restoration, installed all high testing tubes and gave it a full alignment. The sound is the most amazing I have ever heard from a 5-inch speaker. I have provided a mobile device cable for the phono input. The finish on the dial bezel it a bit deteriorated, but not bad enough to risk fooling with it. A few dings and specks, but overall a very nice cabinet. Definitely an upper crust table radio. 16"W x 9-1/2"H x 9"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net ON SALE - was $599.00, now $549.00. (0000083)
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Tee-Nie Ra-Di-O Crystal Set (1939). Rare find! Manufactured by Carron Manufacturing Co. Chicago. Untested. Missing cardboard back (Fahnestock clips are hanging loose in back by their wires) & headphones. Nice graphics on front. Wood cabinet may have been partially refinished. Nice display piece if nothing else. More info on these radios here. 4-2/3"W x 3-1/2"H x 2-1/4"D. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $70.00. (0000171)
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Toshiba 8TM (1959). SOLD! Vintage Toshiba model 8TM AM eight-transistor radio. Restored with all brand new electrolytic capacitors and other components as needed. Clean inside and out. No chips, cracks, or dents. The audio is clear. Radio receives lots of AM broadcast stations across the entire band. Radio requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included). 6-3/4"W x 3-1/2" x 1-3/4"D. Shipping to be determined at sale domestic only. $89.00. (0000043)
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Trav-Ler 527 (1937). This teledial Trav-Ler has a restored five-tube superheterodyne chassis that has been restored by replacing all wax and paper capacitors, checking tubes and resistors and peaking alignment. The cabinet has been refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. AM band only and does need a long wire antenna for reception. 14"W x 9"H x 8"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $225.00. (0000115)
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Weltron 2001 Space Helmet (1971). Weltron cashed in on the Apollo craze with this unique and very well made model 2001 space helmet radio. AM/FM/8-track. AC, 12V lighter plug or eight "C" cells. Everything works except the external speaker jacks (Exact same plug as the 12v cable. You do the math). AM/FM reception is quite good and the sound isn't bad from the perfect 4-inch speakers. End segment missing from the antenna, but it is still too long. I threaded a screw into it so you can extend it normally. Balance slider a bit sticky in spite of my best efforts. A lot of tiny scratches in the front I couldn't polish out, but not too noticeable when viewed straight on. A repaired crack in the top. This came from a very dear friend 40 years ago, so hurts to sell. I hope someone will give it a good home. Reflection from my shirt in the photo. After four tries, I gave up. Tapes available for a small fee, not guaranteed. Ask if interested. About 12-1/2"W x 12-1/2"H x 10-1/2"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net ON SALE - was $299.00, now $249.00. (0000084)
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Westinghouse H-130 (1946). SOLD! Six tube post-war Westinghouse that is a strong performer with two 25L6 output tubes in push-pull, coupled with a large 6-inch diameter speaker. Unusual yet aesthetically pleasing cabinet design with top slide rule dial, lighted W emblem and four controls on the front panel (off/on/volume, tone, tuning and radio/phono). This has a built in RCA jack in the back that can be used for a phono or any other external audio device with a headphone port. Because this functions as would my usual 3.5mm aux cord, one was not added to this set. This is the wood cabinet version of the bakelike radio that could be detached from a phonograph, the model H122, using the same chassis. Nothing was refinished on this radio; the cabinet finish is all original as are the knobs, grille cloth and back cover. There is some age-related crazing and minor finish loss on top but all in all it's a remarkably well preserved 80-year-old radio. The chassis has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and clear across the dial with its built-in loop antenna. If you collect all original finish radios, here's one to consider. 14"W x 9"H x 6-1/2"D. $149.00. (0000152)
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Zenith 5K037 Farm Radio. This large Zenith battery-powered farm radio has a cool telescoping whip antenna. The chassis is complete and looks fully restorable. It requires special "A" and "B" batteries to operate. The cabinet is a bit dirty, and might benefit from refinishing. The original speaker is present and appears to be in good condition. If you would like me to restore the chassis to like-new operation, I can do so for an additional $85 (this does not include any cabinet restoration). Buyer pays actual shipping cost (I will use Pirateship.com to minimize shipping cost). Tom Albrecht. E-mail: ctalbrecht@yahoo.com Phone: 408-425-1578 $65.00. (0000164)
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Zenith 6-D-316 (1938/39). Here is a seldom seen Zenith tabletop model brought out in late 1938 for the 1939 model year. It's a six-tube radio that spent most of its life in Rochester, NY based on the stations identified on a couple of its push buttons. The knobs and pushbuttons are original. The case has been professionally restored in toning lacquers to take it back to its original appearance on a Zenith showroom shelf in 1939. And it has beautiful new period grille cloth, a new power cord, with a new Retro Tronics back. The original escutcheon looks great and does not have any cracks or damage. The chassis has been gone over by my tech, and everything that needed updating and replacing was done. The radio dial lights up and tunes in all my local stations clearly. I have added a link of antenna wire to enhance reception. About 13-1/2"Wx 8"H x 6"D. "ZENITH! The quality goes in before the name goes on!" David Spivey. E-mail: wdspivey@outlook.com ON SALE - was $298.00, now $249.00. (0000123)
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Zenith 6-D-525 (1941). Referred to as the "Toaster" by collectors, this nifty little Zenith 6D525 must have been one of the hottest sellers of all time.Getting the lacquer in all of those little slots and that wooden speaker grille was a challenge, but I finally got it. The result is a very attractive little radio with pretty darn good performance thanks to the rare, dedicated RF amplifier tube. The back cover is a little beat up, but I like having the original on there. Someone replaced the antenna with one from a 6D520. That has a tone switch on it, which I thought was good, so I implemented it and drilled a hole for the switch, unfortunately right in the middle of the logo. The knobs are reproductions. All in all a very nice little radio. If you aren't one of the hundred folks who already bought one, here's your chance to jump on the bandwagon. 12"W x 7-1/2"H x 7"D. Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net $379.00. (0000087)
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Zenith 6-D-538 (1941). This is one of the "toaster" styled Zenith models from 1941. The six-tube chassis has been restored by replacing all wax and electrolytic capacitors, tubes and resistors were checked and alignment peaked. The cabinet has been refinished with period correct lacquer toners and a semi-gloss finish. The original knobs were hopelessly warped so reproduction "Z" knobs are in place now as well as a reproduction back panel. Plays well with its internal loop antenna for local stations. 12"W x 7"H x 7"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $295.00. (0000117)
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Zenith 6-S-528 (1941). Zenith cranked out a lot of radios with this basic chassis in them. For some reason, the smaller 6S527 is much more common. This one had a previous refinish job that was a little less than perfect, but I didn't want to strip it and lose the woodgrain pinstripes, so I doctored it up the best I could and put eight coats of lacquer over it. The result is a nice slick finish and a fairly good looking and good performing radio. The tint is a little darker at the bottom front, but not as bad as the camera made it look. The speaker has one patch by a previous servicer, but sounds very good. A full set of high testing tubes, all new caps, including stuffing the electrolytic, resistors as necessary and replaced most of the rubber wiring. After alignment, it receives Broadcast fairly well on the internal "wave magnet" antenna. There are screw terminals for shortwave and more distant stations. Remember the old Zenith slogan? "The quality goes in before the name goes on." 16"W x 8-3/4"H x 7-1/2"D.
Mike Boessen. E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net ON SALE - was $299.00, now $259.00. (0000089)
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Zenith 6G601M "Sailboat" (1941). Here is a classic Robert Budlong designed pre-WWII Zenith portable which would look great standing in any collection. Budlong was one of Zenith's classic designers. It is in very nice condition to be 95 years old. It is missing its small drop-down front partial cover, but has all its original parts and is still working and playing, turning in all my local AM stations. The reception is decent when tuned in to my stronger AM stations but could use a recap as there is quite a bit of scratchiness between stations. This model originally was available in five versions: 6G601D Blue and gray Airplane fabric; 6G601L Genuine Top Grain Cowhide; 6G601M Brown Airplane fabric; 6G601MH Brown and Ivory Airplane fabric 6G601ML Simulated Brown Alligator. This Zenith is an AC/DC battery operated portable six-tube BC band receiver. The BC band frequency tuning range is 540 to 1620kHz. This would be a nice focal point displayed in your collection since it would look like a vintage radio instead of a suitcase! It would also be an excellent parts candidate with all its original knobs, chassis, tubes, beautiful dial, sailboat fabric speaker cover, perfect handle, antenna and antenna connection strap. It has a good line cord. Shipping anywhere will be by the most reasonable method. 15"W x 10"H x 7"D. David Spivey. E-mail: wdspivey@outlook.com $72.00. (0000124)
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Zenith 9-S-262 Console. Zenith model 9-S-262 console, unrestored and original. Model number stamped on the cabinet rail and on the chassis. Zenith ID plate R217653. Dial face is marked "FOREIGN, POLICE and STANDARD BROADCAST," patent no. 2078031. Chassis is complete, tubes in place, original caution tag still attached. NOT TESTED -- has not been powered up and I do not intend to. Sold as-is for restoration. Cabinet: Veneer intact with good figure, no lifting or water damage that I can see. Dial glass unbroken. All four original wood knobs present. Grille cloth appears original and is not torn. Stored in a dry basement in Onalaska, Wisconsin since roughly 1990. 42"H x 26"W x 16"D. Local pickup in La Crosse, WI. Paul J Halter. E-mail: pishtech@pishtech.com $400.00. (0000188)
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Zenith G503 "Universal" (1950). The 1950 Zenith Universal is a portable set with a black leatherette coving. It was also offered in brown. These are not hard to find but you may never find one this complete. The radio is in very good overall condition and displays well. There are the usual hairline cracks on the dial cover where it hits the knobs at the right and left corners measuring 3/4" to 1". Included is the operating guide stained but complete. A 1963 repair ticket from Sylvan Radio in Washington D.C. An inspection ticket and very rare burgess battery that could be used in the 6G80, and G503 which is no longer viable. The radio has been serviced and plays well. Makes a great display piece. 12"W x 9"H x 6"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $279.00. (0000038)
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Zenith H430W. This Zenith AM-FM transistor table radio has an impressive sound with its built in bass booster tube. Lighted dial and signal strength meter. The main body of the cabinet is wooden and has been refinished in a semi-gloss lacquer. Plays like new and has sensitive reception on the AM band. 16"W x 10"H x 7"D. Jeff Moreland. E-mail: metroman97@gmail.com $129.00. (0000118)
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Zenith H500 Trans-Oceanic.
The iconic Trans-Oceanics were very popular after WWII and remain popular with collectors today. The case shows wear but overall this example still displays well. There is a hairline crack at a mounting screw but otherwise the face panel looks great. The telescoping antenna works as designed. The chassis is in very good condition and has been serviced. The radio has strong reception receiving AM and also Short Wave. Also included is the operating guide, promo publication and schematic. 17"W x 11"H x 7-1/2"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $219.00. (0000039)
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Zenith Royal 500. Unrestored/Untested/as found. I don't see any cracks but lots of wear/scratches. I'm not familiar with all of the many variations of this popular pocket radio, but I believe this is the 500E. For parts or restoration. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $40.00. (0000170)
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Zenith Royal 500N (1965). Very collectable Nice Zenith Royal Deluxe 500N eight-transistor AM radio. This a nice working radio; receives lots of AM broadcast radio stations across the entire band. What a nice sounding radio with clear audio. I retuned all the circuits, and cleaned it inside and out. No chips, cracks, or dents. The little front badge is missing. Radio requires four "AA" batteries (not included). Radio comes with the partial leather case. About 5-1/8"W x 4-3/4"H x 2"D. Shipping flat rate $16.00 Domestic only. Lenny Bickford. E-mail: radiomannh@radioattic.com $79.00. (0000047)
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Zenith Royal 94 "Inter-Oceanic" (1967). Here is a very nice example of the Zenith royal 94. These are rather hard to find and especially in this condition. The grille is fragile and often damaged. This one is in excellent condition inside and out. The radio is playing well with strong reception on AM and FM. It is also active on amateur and short wave bands. A rare find that can be displayed and enjoyed with batteries included. 11-1/2"W x 8"H x 4"D. Mark Toppo. E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com $299.00. (0000040)
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