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Posted 3 years ago
decophobia
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Great highly marbleized Art Deco Catalin radio from my collection made by General Television. This model was also offered with either a yellow or green/turquoise Cabinet cabinet always with ivory Tenite trim. They are very difficult to find in Catalin. This model also was available in Bakelite cabinets with colored Tenite trim.
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Bakelite and Catalin RadiosWhen many people think of plastic Art Deco radios, the word Bakelite immedi…
Superior Quality in your radio's decophobia. U bring back Many memories from your radio collection......This one is A++ in my Book!
Once again, thank you for your outstanding photos. Looking forward to more.
Since you are a Deco fan check this out...
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/903-treasures-i-have-found?in=46
Very cool...I have one like it but it needs a lot of work. It is made out of bakelite, part of the case is missing and has a large crack in it. It doesn't work yet, all the electrolytic capacitors were popped so I have to replace them. I might even change the color.
All your radios are beautiful...
Finally finished my radio....it has a nise paint job and all out od tolerence parts were replaced. Now it works just fine....thanks for the inspiration to finish it. Yours look icredible.
Thanks REED for the nice comment. I like the paint color you picked for the restoration of your GTV radio. Well done.....Thanks