Scott Thomas' Attic

Airline 04BR-511A
A small five-tube radio, with awesome tuning! I rebuilt this radio in Portland, OR. Normally I wouldn't expect much in the way of reception from a radio this size. Wow, I picked up stations ranging from Calgary to Los Angeles. Impressive, very sensitive tuning and great sound. All out of tolerance components replaced. It retains its original cord. Small fracture on the bottom, but no chips and as the pictures show it's quite a stunning piece. $69.00. (1830024)

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December 8

Airline 62-150 (1934)
This Airline 62-150 is a nice medium sized AM/SW tombstone. The radio was made for the Montgomery Wards Company The radio has Maple and other veneers. I have refinished the radio, replaced the grille cloth with a period appropriate piece. The knobs are originals. The trim and design are an elegant reminder of the Radio's Art Deco origins. The chassis has been gone through, a fuse has been added for safety. A mini/RCA plug has been added to allow an iPod or phone as an input device. The radio plays very well across the AM and SW bands. The radio requires an antenna for radio reception. 15"H x 13-1/2"W x 10"D. Was $499.00, now $429.00. (1830029)

Airline 62-288 "Miracle" (1937)
This beautiful radio is known as the "Miracle." It is a six-tube superheterodyne radio. The tuning eye is brilliant, the radio plays wonderfully across the AM Band. There are no cracks or chips in the cabinet. The chassis has been fully serviced and all tubes checked, capacitors are all replaced and resistors checked with out of tolerance units replaced. The radio has a new line cord and antenna wire, and is aligned. 13"W x 8-1/2"H x 7-1/4"D. $249.00. (1830042)

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December 8

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. Was $179.00, now $139.00. (1830040)

Arvin 441T "Hopalong Cassidy" (1951)
These are no longer common or easy to find radios. They were a child's radio and those that survive show the battle scars! What makes this one extraordinary is the restoration includes a new foil front, grille cloth and knob button covers. When I purchased the radio I never imagined that I would find the parts necessary for a complete restoration. I went to purchase a Zenith "cube," and was treated to look at an amazing collection of radios which included a red Hopalong Cassidy radio. I mentioned I had a Hopalong Cassidy radio sans the foil face and the gentleman explained that he was able to purchase some foils and grille cloths from the family who retained ownership of the image. The radio chassis is a full restoration, I have replaced all of the capacitors, and out of tolerance resistors, checked the tubes and lubricated and cleaned the controls. I installed an antenna wire from that era, and purchased a replacement back for the radio. It's not perfect, but its been repainted and has been resurrected and looks like a new radio! $449.00. (1830047)

Emerson 652B (1950)
Little radio, with a big sound! Basic black Bakelite radio with gold knobs and accents. Recapped, resistors checked, aligned and a new black power cord. $69.00. (1830012)

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December 8

Emerson K121 (1936)
This Emerson K121 is a five-tube superheterodyne radio. It has two bands: AM and a Police band. The cabinet is an Ingraham and I include the tag, which was removed to refinish the radio. Those are real brass bars and the dial face escutcheon is brass plated as well. The radio plays well with a short antenna wire I attached and picks up local stations. Was $329.00, now $279.00. (1830028)

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December 8

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. Was $349.00, now $289.00. (1830026)

General Television 934 Piano Radio (1939)
This is an eye catcher! Novelty radio in a case resembling a Grand Piano. Completely recapped and all new resistors, it tunes stations across the AM Band. The original finish on this radio is intact, I have added an length an antenna to assist in tuning local stations. $325.00. (1830036)

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)

Philco 37-60 (1937)
The Philco 37-60 commonly came as a cathedral radio. This is a rarer Tombstone version. This radio has an outstanding Faux Finish which is intact. Gary Marvin refinished the radio with a piano lacquer finish which is absolutely spectacular. Blake Dietze rebuilt the chassis and replaced all of the capacitors, replaced any out of tolerance resistors, lubed all the controls and it has a new line cord, and antenna. Tubes are all tested and this radio is a strong performer across both bands. 17"H x 13"W x 9"D. $425.00. (1830041)

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December 8

Philco 90 (1931)
Edward Combs designed this beautiful radio. It was a nine-tube radio and considered one of the top of the Philco lineup. This version has a single 47 tube for audio. This radio is stunning and sought after by collectors. It has AVC (automatic volume control) so as you tune it regulates the volume of the radio. You can see faintly the pencil marks from one of the owners as they located west coast stations. This radio was one of the first Superheterodyne radios and really had innovative features for its time! The chassis restoration was done by Blake Dietze and the cabinet was refinished by Gary Marvin, both outstanding local craftsmen. The radio retains its original grille cloth. An input jack has been added so it can play modern programing through a large number of devices. 18-3/4"H x 17-1/4"W x 12"D. Was $949.00, now $859.00. (1830035)

Silvertone 2015
Very stylish AM radio made from 1952-1956. This six-tube radio is recapped and plays very nicely. I discovered a hairline crack at the right side of the radio and have discounted the price accordingly. Prior to shipping I will superglue the crack inside the cabinet to stabilize it. It is hardly noticeable. $50.00. (1830008)

Silvertone 3351 (1940)
This radio is referred to as the Candy Cane Radio and sold 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, complete and has the original yellow knobs for a splash of color! $219.00. (1830007)

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-R-312 "Beehive" (1938)
This five-tube set is as nice as they come! Blake Dietze, a local radio restorer, has done the chassis, replaced all capacitors, tested all resistors and replaced any out of tolerance, tested all of the tubes, lubricated the controls and the unit has a fuse for safety. The cabinet is crack and chip free. A new replacement back has been added. The radio cleaned up and polished up nicely. A nice addition to any collectors collection! 12-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H x 7"D. $275.00. (1830046)

Zenith 5-S-126 "Cube" (1936)
This is a really cool five-tube cube radio. The 1936 line had several of these cube models and they are prized by collectors! The grain on this radio face and top are absolutely stunning. A new period grille cloth has been installed. All capacitors have been replaced. All out of tolerance resistors have been replaced. 14"W x 12"H x 11"D. $679.00. (1830039)

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December 8

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. Was $649.00, now $599.00. (1830033)

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December 8

Zenith 6-D-030 (1946)
The 6-D-030 was designed by Charles and Ray Eames. They created a low-cost process of "molding" plywood to create graceful angles and curves. They designed an award-winning chair that was on display in the Museum of Modern Art. For Zenith radio cabinets, they used existing Bakelite radios as molds, and the rest is history. This radio was designed to use available tubes after the war and uses a mix of tubes types. The 6-D-030 is a six-tube, AM only AC/DC set. The radio has been completely recapped. All of the resistors and tubes have been checked, and I replaced them where needed. The radio has been stripped and re-lacquered, new grille cloth and plastic dial cover have been added. The radio plays well across the dial with its builtin antenna. Was $389.00, now $329.00. (1830025)

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-525 (1941)
The Zenith 6D525 from 1941 is a six-tube AC/DC Superheterodyne radio with an untuned RF amplifier stage and Wavemagnet loop antenna. It only receives the AM Broadcast band. The cabinet is solid walnut, and affectionately known to some collectors as "The Toaster" due to the slots in the top and sides and its overall appearance. The case is an Ingraham creation, and this radio would be a fine addition to anyone's collection! $259.00. (1830021)

Zenith 6-S-128 (1937)
This is a six-tube tombstone radio. The pictures say it all, this one is flawless from top to bottom! This radio will fill a room with sound; the same chassis came in a console as well. AM with two SW bands. The radio was serviced by Blake Dietze and all capacitors have been replaced and any out of tolerance resistors have been replaced. An input connector has been added, so you can play music from the internet. 22"H x 16-1/2"W x 12"D. $695.00. (1830038)

Zenith 808 (1935)
The pictures speak for themselves! This is one of the finest Art Deco designs offered by Zenith. This is a six-tube radio that receives AM and shortwave. It does require an antenna. The transformer radio has been electronically restored and a fuse has been added. This radio also has an RCA input for additional listening options. Every Zenith collector should have one of these fine radios. 17-1/2"H x 13"W x 10-1/2"D. $729.00. (1830045)