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Airline 25WGW-1552 (1952). Here's a basic Mid Century Modern five-tube Montgomery Ward Airline brand bedside radio. Nice original crack free cabinet. A couple of superficial scratches on the top that do not detract from the overall appearance. The natural finish cabinet still has an amazing marble swirl pattern. It has been recapped, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and strong across the dial with its built-in loop antenna, or use the attached 3.5mm cord to play your own content. 12-1/2"W x 8"H x 6"D. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $89.00. (0000131)

Arvin 451TL (1950). Five-tube Mid-Century Modern design featuring a Lucite dial scale ring that, when it is illuminated, looks stunning in a dark room with an almost 3D effect. The otherwise crack free cabinet had a piece broken out on the bottom side radius towards the rear that was a challenging repair, necessitating the cabinet to be painted. It was given a bright maroon enamel that accents the anodized gold trim nicely. It has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and clear across the dial with its built-in loop antenna, receiving all my local stations. Or use the 3.5mm aux cord to play your own content through the radio. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $129.00. (0000132)

Crosley 5M3 (1934). 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. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $119.00. (0000133)

Crosley 9-114W (1948). Here's a post war five-tube Crosley table model. Receives all of my local stations or use the aux 3.5mm cord, included at no extra cost, to play your own content. The chassis has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, new line cord, controls cleaned and lubricated. Crack free cabinet featuring its original paint as does the gold mesh metal grill insert. A few minor "flea bite" chips in the original paint were carefully touched up and it displays like new. 12-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H x 7"D. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $89.00. (0000134)

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)

Mallory Auto Radio Service and Replacement Manual (1935). 156 pages. Some staining throughout but everything is still legible. Rare service info and schematics for all model early car radios from 1930-35. Shipping is extra. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $20.00. (0000139)

Motorola Auto Radio Service and Replacement Manual. 1.5" thick binder full of Motorola service info, & schematics for all car makes of the 1940's through mid 1950s. Many are Sam's Photofacts. Invaluable resource for restoring vintage tube car radios. This information is difficult to find. Shipping is extra. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $20.00. (0000141)

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)

Philco 52-548 Transitone (1952) . SOLD! This Philco is reportedly called the "Wedge." It sports a very modern design also seen in early Bakelite TV sets. Mid Century Modern meets George Jetson! Even more remarkable, this is the original Philco factory ivory paint job that was applied to the Bakelite crack-free cabinet back in 1952! There are a few very minor pin head size paint chips but they don't detract. It retains its original beautiful shine. Even the gold anodized trim on the knobs is still bright and shiny. A true survivor! It has a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord, been recapped, mica replaced in IF Transformer, controls cleaned/lubricated, so it plays strong across the dial with its built-in large stick antenna or use the attached included free of charge 3.5mm aux cord to play your own audio content through the radio. Beautiful lighted dial. A very unique and unusual set, with a fully enclosed cabinet. 14"W x 8"H x 10"D. $159.00. (0000129)

Philco Dynamic Reproducer stylus (NOS).

These were used on the 1946-48 Philco console radios like the 46-1209 and 47-1230 that used the high fidelity phonograph with the "Dynamic Reproducer." It was a special square ended stylus that only fits that cartridge. If a round shaft "needle" is inserted, it ruins the cartridge. These are very hard to find new in the blister pack! Shipping included within continental US. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $50.00. (0000142)

RCA 56X (1945). Exceptionally nice red dot dial, six-tube classic design RCA. Has bass & treble control knob, unusual for a set of this type, and a beautiful dial glass. The cabinet had a small piece broken out on the bottom back corner that was repaired. It has been repainted in gorgeous, bold Kiwi enamel that accents the maroon dial. It receives all of my local stations easily with its built-in loop antenna. The chassis has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays strong or use the attached included free of charge 3.5mm aux cord to play your own audio content through the radio. 12"W x 8"H x 7-1/2"D. Greg Van Beek. E-mail: nostalgiaradiotime@yahoo.com $119.00. (0000135)

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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