{"title":"Mirror Radios","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMirror Radio \u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sparton-154b-bluebird-cobalt-blue-art-deco-radio","title":"Sparton 154B Canadian \"Bluebird\" Cobalt Blue Radio- A Super Rarity","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanadian Sparton 154B \"Bluebird\" Mirror Radio Designed by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWalter Dorwin Teague\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis “Bluebird” radio is among the ultra-rare and highly sought-after Art Deco radios of the 1930's.  It is a Canadian Sparton 154B Cobalt Blue mirror radio that was manufactured in 1936. This is the same year the US produced a Bluebird model 566.  Both models share the same size mirror measuring 14\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThe Internet resource information for this radio is limited but one thing is clear, few surviving examples exist today.  Even a number of major museums do not have this model in early Art Deco radio section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sparton Canadian 154B “Bluebird” we are selling has been professionally restored cosmetically.  We used era correct cobalt blue mirroring, backed in black felt and cut and beveled to exact standards. This old mirroring has wear and scratching to maintain the look of antiquity.  The cabinet was been re-stained and re-striped but we were careful no to over restore it. The original chrome has been professionally buffed and polished.  The diamond cut knobs are replacement for the original wood knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extra clean chassis is sold as \"Not Working\" with the power cord cut.  If you intend to listen to this radio, you are strongly advised to seek the services on a vintage electronics expert.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/products\/sparton-plateau-vintage-mirror-reproduction-cobalt-blue-14-5-diameter\"\u003e14\" Cobalt Blue Plateau-Reproduction\u003c\/a\u003e is available at an extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparton Canadian 154B \"Bluebird\" Cobalt Blue Radio\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store Selling Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40299893260336,"sku":"","price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/products\/Sparton154BCanadian_Bluebird_CobaltBlueMirrorRadio1.jpg?v=1773839973"},{"product_id":"sparton-plateau-vintage-mirror-reproduction-cobalt-blue-14-5-diameter","title":"Sparton Plateau- Vintage Mirror Reproduction- Cobalt Blue 14\" Diameter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReproduction Part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sparton display Plateaus were originally introduced to bring dramatic up lighting to the Sparton 566B, and the Canadian 154B \"Bluebird\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ean expertly made reproduction of a 14\" display plateau for these radios.  We used 1930s, era correct, vintage cobalt blue mirror and had one of the best in the business cut the exact bevel exactly like the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOnce you place this plateau under you \"Bluebirds\", the entire radio will glisten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSparton Plateau- Vintage Mirror Reproduction- Cobalt Blue 14\" Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selling Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44643914711327,"sku":"","price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/products\/SpartonDisplayPlateau-CobaltBlue1.jpg?v=1773839527"},{"product_id":"sparton-plateau-vintage-mirror-reproduction-old-rose-or-peach-14-5-diameter","title":"Sparton Plateau- Vintage Mirror Reproduction- \"Old Rose\" or Peach 14\" Diameter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReproduction Part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ean expertly made reproduction of a 14\" display plateau for the Sparton 566C and Canadian 154C radios.  We used 1930s, era correct, vintage \"Old Rose\" mirror and had one of the best in the business cut the exact bevel exactly like the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe size of thisplateau is the same as the original.  It has a diameter of 14\" and a thickness of 0.25\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOnce you place this plateau under you \"Peachbird\", the entire radio will glisten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSparton Plateau- Vintage Mirror Reproduction- Peach 14.5\" Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selling Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44644325261599,"sku":"","price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/products\/SpartonDisplayPlateau-OldRose1.jpg?v=1773839526"},{"product_id":"cord-zephyr-radio-green-mirror","title":"CORD 'Zephyr' Mirror Tube Radio- Green    ART DECO","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eCORD MIRROR RADIO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e before Buying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eClick on Images to Zoom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHere is a stunning CORD 'Zephyr' Tube Mirror Radio- Green. The radio's mirrored front panel, rounded edges and streamlined aesthetics are classic Art Deco.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eDescription of Radio-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis Cord ‘Zephyr’ mirror radio- Green model is known for its 'absolute rarity' and blue-chip desirability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis ‘Cord Zephyr’ radio has been freshly cosmetically restored, staying true to the original appearance of the radio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis radio has its original green mirror.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt still retains its display quality appearance with only a few signs of age. A “\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eZephyr\u003c\/i\u003e” decal has been placed above the center of the chrome dial bezel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe original chassis has been thoroughly cleaned. The chassis is sold “As Is” and “Not working”. The power cord has been cut. If you intend to\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003epay this radio, we strongly urge you to have a vintage electronics expert electronically restore the chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRadio Dimensions- 15.5” W X 8.75” H X 6.75” D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/pages\/cord-zephyr-mirror-radio-specifications\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eCord 'Zephyr' Mirror Radio Detailed Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eHistory of Radio-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCord Radio brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewas owned by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eW. Ray Millette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was a businessman involved in the radio and electronics industry during the 1930s and 1940s. The radios were \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003emanufactured by Magnavox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, but they were sold under the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e name, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMillette's company produced several models of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCord-branded radios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the famous \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCord \"Zephyr\" Mirror Radio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which featured sleek Art Deco styling and mirrored front panels in various colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCord \"Zephyr\" Mirror Radio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was manufactured in the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003elate 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e It is an Art Deco-style tube radio produced by the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMagnavox Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e under the \"Cord\" radio brand. The radio is well known for its striking mirrored\/Catalin front panel and streamlined design, which reflected the automotive and industrial aesthetics of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9985%;\" height=\"275\" width=\"563\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 100%;\"\u003e \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/files\/1935_Cord_Zephyr_Car_FINAL.png?v=1743617135\" alt=\"Cord 'Zephyr' Mirror Radio Design Inspired by 1935-36 Cord 810 and 812 Automobile\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCord \"Zephyr\" Mirror Radio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was inspired by the streamlined, Art Deco designs of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCord automobiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCord 810 and 812\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eseries designed by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGordon Buehrig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in the mid-1930s. These luxury cars were known for their sleek, futuristic styling, hidden headlights, and smooth, aerodynamic lines. However this is no evidence that Gordon Buehrig, himself designed the radio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eMorris Weincord of Chicago, Illinois, designed the Cord 'Zephyr' Tube mirror radio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eIn 1936, he created radio cabinets for the Cord Radio Company, and this radio’s design was patented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCord Zephyr Mirror Tube Radio- Green Mirror\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store Sells Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50753244234015,"sku":"","price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/files\/Cord_Zephyr_Green_Mirror_Radio_FINAL_1.jpg?v=1773839679"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/collections\/Cord_Zephyr_GreenMirrorRadioFINAL3_2525df56-af5c-4078-ba15-564846a0d6c5.jpg?v=1773839465","url":"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/collections\/mirror-tube-radio.oembed","provider":"Catalin Store- Catalin Radio Cosmetic Restoration and Repair Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}