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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:219
Sale Title:Classic RadiosLots with images:213
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:210
Date:21-Mar-2010
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Crosley G1465 circa 1938 radio, marbleised dark green case with yellow grille and knobs 14.5 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. 41 for similar example
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Crosley G1465 radio, circa 1938 maroon case with yellow grille and knobs 14.5. high x 23.5 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. 40 for similar example
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Tom Thumb radio, circa 1939 yellow case with matching knobs and blue trim 12.5 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. 38 for similar example
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Tom Thumb radio, circa 1938, yellow case with matching knobs and blue striped feet. Height 13.5 cm x. Width 19 cm x. Depth 25 cm. Provenance; Lot 5172, the mark Woolley collection of vintage Radios Bonhams New York 19 December 2007. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s, New York 1990 p. 37 for similar example
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Fada 52 radio, circa 1938, marbleised emerald green and yellow case with yellow wraparound grille and knobs. Height 14 cm x. Width 23 cm x. Depth 12 cm. Provenance: Lot 5137, the mark Woolley collection of vintage Radios Bonhams New York 19 December 2007. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s, New York 1990 illustrated on p.
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Garod 126 radio, circa 1940, maroon case with yellow handle circle grille and knobs 'A. M. C.' decal to front. Height 20 cm x. Width 27 cm x. Depth 18 cm. Provenance: Lot 5121, the mark Woolley collection of vintage Radios Bonhams New York 19 December 2007. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s, New York 1990 p.
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Fada 1000 bullet radio, blue and white marbleised case with white handle inset grille knobs and dial bezel 16.5 cm high, 26 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep This is a rare version of this model with inset grille and unusual colour combination
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Fada 700 radio, circa 1946 maroon case with white handle and knobs 17 cm high, 26.5 cm wide, 15 cm deep. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 83-86 for similar example
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Arvin 532 radio, circa 1938, white case with tortoise inset vertical grille and knobs. Height 15 cm x. Width 21 cm x. Depth 14.5 cm. Provenance: Lot 5142, the mark Woolley collection of vintage Radios Bonhams New York 19 December 2007. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s, New York 1990 p. 36 for similar example
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De Wald A502 radio, circa 1938 butterscotch case with matching louvered grille and knobs 16 cm high, 24.5 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 45 for similar example.
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General Electric L570 radio, circa 1941 yellow case with maroon handle grille and knobs 24 cm high, 16 cm wide, 15 cm deep. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 99-100 for similar example.
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Motorola 52 radio, circa 1939 marbleised green and yellow case with yellow vertical louvered grill and knobs 14.5 cm high, 23.5 cm wide x 11 cm deep. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. 106 for similar example.
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Fada 652 Temple, circa 1940 marbleised blue case with three horizontal ribs white dial surround and knobs, 15 cm. high x 25 cm. wide x 15 cm. Deep. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp.78-82 for similar examples.
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Emerson AX235 Little Miracle radio, circa 1938 maroon case with black knobs and louvered grille 14 cm high, 22.5 cm wide, 11 cm deep. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp.51-53 for similar examples.
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Detrola split grille Radio, circa 1939, marbleised white and brown case with red split grille and knobs 14. cm high, . Width 23.5 cm x. Depth 11 cm This radio is similar in design to the Ccrosle G1465.
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Motorola 50XC radio, cherry red case with marbleised yellow handle circular speaker bezel and knobs 14.5 cm high, 24.5 cm wide, 13 cm deep. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp, 108-109 for similar examples.
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Sentinel 284NB radio, circa 1945, blue and white marbleised case with maroon knobs and speaker bezel. Height 19 cm x. Width 28 cm x. Depth 17 cm. Provenance: Lot 5140, the mark Woolley collection of vintage Radios Bonhams New York 19 December 2007. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s, New York 1990 pp. 120-121 for similar examples.
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Sparton 558 sled radio, etched green mirrored glass with five chrome wraparound fins and three curved wood sled rails 22.5 cm high, 44 cm wide, 21 cm deep designed by American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague.
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Sparton 506 Bluebird radio, radio with circular blue mirrored face with chrome detail wooden ball feet 37 cm high, 36 cm wide, 14 cm deep designed by American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague.
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AWA cigarette box radio, circa 1936 brown Bakelite with hinged lid 8 cm high, 8 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep. Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 45 for similar example.
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AWA cigarette box radio, circa 1936 green Bakelite with hinged lid 8 cm high, 8 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep. Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 45 for similar example.
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