Palette's Radio Attic

Bang & Olufsen Jet 509K (1952)
B&O was founded in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen. In 1927, they moved into a factory and developed a radio, which debuted in 1929, the "Five Lamper" and its peripheral "Type D" loudspeaker. Powered from the receiver, the Five Lamper only required connection to an electrical outlet to play. This radio was also the first unit to be encased in a walnut cabinet. In January, 1945, the Germans bombed B&O's factory, since both B&O refused to collaborate and its employees were suspected Danish Resistance members. In the 1950s, B&O, assisted by Denmark's renowned architects and designers, developed components that earned praise for aesthetic appeal. They were rewarded in 1978 when NY's Museum of Modern Art arranged a 39-piece exhibition of B&O's products, an honor only bestowed on three other companies during the 20th century. Our model has five tubes, AM, LW, + two SW Bands, but no FM. Richard repaired one 1N4007 rectifier, one AC power plug, re-wired 220VAC to 120VAC, and aligned IF and RF. The cabinet was repaired. $675.00. (1300085)

Braun PC3SV Turntable (1959-1961)
Braun was founded by Max Braun in 1921 and started making radios and turntables in 1929. By the mid-1950s, the Braun brand was influenced by the German concept of modern industrial design and its combination of functionality and technology. One of its design leaders was Dieter Rams, who was a key figure in the German design renaissance of the late 1950s and 1960s. Dieter, along with Hans Gugelot, designed the famous SK4 record player, aka "Snow White's Coffin." Dieter also designed our shown PC3SV turntable as well as the "D" series (D25-D47) of high-quality 35 mm slide projectors. He and Dietrich Lubs are also credited with the design of a classic range of Braun alarm clocks which began with the AB 20 in 1987. Braun continued producing alarm clocks, of this type, through 2005. Dieter Ram retired in 1995. This turntable is constructed from modern plastic and functions properly. Richard Majestic replaced one P-186 cartridge and one audio cable. He also converted the turntable motor from 50Hz to 60Hz to play 33-1/3 RPM LPs. $625.00. (1300084)

Coronet C2 (1946)
This Bakelite AM radio has a truly unique dial placement (other C2 models had wooden cases). It is reminiscent of a console radio, only much smaller! Rather than being so huge that it needed to sit on the floor, this is a "right-sized" tabletop radio that plays well. 12"W x 7"H x 6"D. $450.00. (1300073)

Emerson 706 (1952)
This fully operational 1952 Plaskon model can almost be considered the older brother to the 1955 Emerson wooden model that can be viewed elsewhere on our Radio Attic page. No repair or restoration work has been undertaken on this tube radio since it has been in Palette's possession. Should you also want to purchase the aforementioned wooden "Sunburst" version, and have a bookend set of period Emerson radios of similar style and size, please let us know. We will extend a "buy the pair" price to you! $240.00. (1300050)

Firestone 4A110 Clock Radio (1952)
This well-playing, five-tube AM clock radio has its original wooden cabinet and decals! Our restorer replaced all the capacitors, four resistors, and the audio circuit. He also repaired two IF transformers, put a new lacquer coat on the cabinet, and cleaned the clock. 13-1/4"W x 7-1/4"H x 6"D. $375.00. (1300076)

Halson Radio
Our Halson radio features a colorful, brilliant green circular lit dial and plays the AM and shortwave bands. Its chassis is housed in a custom-built, two-toned, cherry wood cabinet created by Paul Sanders. Since coming into our possession, this radio has had replacements and repairs made on: three bad tubes, twelve film capacitors, one 160V electrolytic, one output transformer, three pilot lamp sockets, three lamps, three resistors, one diode, one 8" speaker, and bad resistors, aligned IF and RF sections. 22-5/8"W x 14-1/2"H x 13-3/4"D. $1,700.00. (1300061)

Herofon Petite AM-FM (1958)
Ove Hede Nielsen began making radios in 1928 in a corner of his father's bicycle making plant. Annual productions of Herofon radios reached 10,000 units in 1939. In 1955, the Herofon name was changed to Arena and began simultaneously producing TVs. By 1960, Arena was the largest Danish producer of radios. Into the 1960s, Arena's development department created the component system, which led to faster repairs and the production of turntables and speakers. Arena's fortunes turned downward in 1970 when they suffered a devastating plant fire, the second of three, in the Hede Nielsen Factory's history. 12,000 radios, 4000 TVs, 20,000 speakers, and 1,000 turntables were lost in the blaze. Subsequently, Arena was sold to Rank Bush Murphy, from England, their business deteriorated, and employees ran the business with no success. In 1975, Scandinavia's most modern radio and TV factory closed, forever. Our model has four tubes, AM and two SW bands, one speaker, and a beautiful teak wood case. It plays well. Our restorer added one power transformer to aid in the 220VAC conversion, and replaced one UABC80 NOS tube, one UL84 NOS tube, one UF89 NOS tube, and one UCH81 NOS tube. $800.00. (1300082)

Majestic 421-D Tolex Portable
This Majestic radio looks like it could be a small suitcase with its Tolex (canvas-like) cabinet covering and carrying handle. Our technician replaced power parts, six metalized film capacitors, and one electrolytic. He performed RF and IF alignment and repaired the dial cord. $425.00. (1300046)

Philco PT-89 Transitone (1941)
This early radio is designed for convenience and portability with its original leather carrying strap. Our technician tested and replaced tubes, aligned IF and RF, and installed batteries. Its case is in fine shape! $450.00. (1300037)

Philips B3X40U (1964)
This three-band Philips radio, constructed from modern plastic, performs well. The dial lights up when the radio plays. It contains four tubes. Its case and dial lens have been polished. The 220 volt plug was replaced to accommodate U.S. usage. This radio was tested and aligned, and its speakers were repaired. The dial is in meters (the wavelength of the radio station's transmission frequency). This radio receives AM, long wave and shortwave bands, but no FM. $575.00. (1300054)

Sparton 57K (1936)
Our technician cleaned and repaired mechanical parts: IF transformer, IF and RF alignment, replaced two electrolytics, 13 film capacitors, five resistors, rubber grommets and the AC line power cord. This Sparton has a nicely-lit big center dial and a sturdy wooden cabinet. $1,100.00. (1300038)

Sparton 517 Mini Tombstone (1930s)
This radio receives on AM and Shortwave. It has not been mechanically repaired while in our possession. The cabinet was refinished by Hershel Weiss in a subtle two-tone manner. $550.00. (1300045)

Stewart-Warner R520
This caramel-colored leatherette radio features an easy-to-read, well-defined dial. It retains its original logo decal above its dial as well. The execution of "leatherette" as it pertains to this radio essentially means a "textured" case surface covering. Our restorer replaced twelve metalized mylar film capacitors, three 160VDC electrolytics, and one 10VDC electrolytic. The speaker was replaced, the IF & RF were aligned, and its case and covering were cleaned and repaired. This radio plays well. 14-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H x 6-5/8"D. $410.00. (1300060)

Zenith Z615G (1956)
This gray Zenith made of modern plastic is in good cosmetic condition except for a hairline crack and a small indention on the top of the case. Our technician replaced six metalized film capacitors, the IF transformer and one lamp. It plays well. $325.00. (1300036)