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Emerson "Emersonette"
Tiny, red painted Bakelite
model CF255


Another tiny set from my collection. Once advertised as the worlds smallest AC/DC radio. Beautiful condition, I did a complete restoration on this years ago and it still works as good as it did when new.

A very unusual radio that has only two tubes! In spite of that it performs quite well when connected to a long wire antenna.

The bottom paper label is and back are my reproductions.

Year: 1939
Case: red painted Bakelite
Dial: slide rule
Back: my repro
Finish: excellent
Knobs: original
Chassis: like new
Tuning type: TRF
Power transformer: no - AC/DC chassis
Grille cloth: N/A
No. of tubes: 2
Electronic condition: restored, excellent
Flaws, cracks, blems : none
Frequency coverage: AM, standard broadcast
Antenna requirements: long wire
Measurements (approx): 6.5 x 5 x 3.5
Shipping weight (estimated): 7 lb

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Belmont
Ivory painted Bakelite
model 5D114


From my collection, very attractive "Art Deco" styling in Bakelite. It has undergone a complete electronic restoration and looks and works great. There were a few very small paint chips that I have touched up. Had I not so mentioned, I doubt that they would be noticed.

Year: 1946
Case: Ivory painted Bakelite
Dial: slide rule, lighted
Back: original
Finish: original, very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: exceptionally clean
Tuning type: capacitance, super-het
Power transformer: no - AC/DC chassis
Grille cloth: original, good
No. of tubes: 5
Electronic condition: restored, excellent
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Frequency coverage: AM, standard broadcast
Antenna requirements: built-in for local stations (not a loop), works best with external long wire for distant stations
Measurements (approx): 11 x 7 x  6"
Shipping weight (estimated): 15 lb

Crosley
model 628-B


From my collection, an attractive "Art Deco" style Bakelite case, two band radio. It has undergone a complete electronic restoration and looks and works great. Features nice sound with push button tuning and a short wave band.

Year: 1938
Case: Bakelite
Dial: slide rule, lighted
Back: n/a
Finish: original, very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Tuning type: capacitance, super-het
Power transformer: yes
Grille cloth: N/A
No. of tubes: 5
Electronic condition: restored, excellent
Flaws, cracks, blems : none
Frequency coverage: AM, standard broadcast + short wave (2 - 7 Mc)
Antenna requirements: long wire
Measurements (approx): 12 x 10 x 8"
Shipping weight (estimated): 20 lb

Zenith
model K412G "Owl Eyes"

A tiny little set, it looks as if it should be battery operated but it only works on house current. This is unusual since the tubes used it it are the same as found in the battery operated radios of the era. An oddball circuit configuration indeed but this was done because such tubes are low current and produce practically no heat. This allowed the radio to be made very small without the concern of overheating and self destruction as so many other compact radios where so prone to do.

I'm  offering this piece as found. It works fine but I have not performed an work on it. No cracks or chips but some minor paint flaws and wear. The painted "Zenith" lettering on the handle is worn significantly.

Year: 1953
Case: gray painted Bakelite
Dial: numbers molded into case
Back: part of case, molded Bakelite
Finish: good - very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: clean
Tuning type: capacitance, super-het
Power transformer: no - AC/DC chassis
Grille cloth: N/A
No. of tubes: 5
Electronic condition: works, performs very well
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Frequency coverage: AM, standard broadcast
Antenna requirements: built into the handle
Measurements (approx): 6.5 x 4.5 x 4"
Shipping weight (estimated): 6 lb

Airline  NEAR MINT CONDITION!
Tiny, solid (unpainted) Ivory Plaskon
model 74BR-1502B


From my collection, one of the most perfect examples of a radio in original condition that you will find.

This tiny set from 1939 is as nice as they come. It's just like it came out of the box when new. Unfortunately I do not have the box. I have performed the usual electronic restoration and it works like a new radio.

Even the bottom paper label is near mint!

Year: 1946
Case: solid Ivory Plaskon
Dial: slide rule
Back: original
Finish: original, perfect!
Knobs: original
Chassis: like new
Tuning type: inductive, super-het
Power transformer: no - AC/DC chassis
Grille cloth: N/A
No. of tubes: 5
Electronic condition: restored, excellent
Flaws, cracks, blems : none
Frequency coverage: AM, standard broadcast
Antenna requirements: metal back cover serves as antenna, works best with a long wire
Measurements (approx): 7.5x 5.5 x 4.5
Shipping weight (estimated): 8 lb

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