{"title":"Plastic Radios","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlastic Radios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAntique Plastic Radios are commonly made from pre-modern plastics such as Bakelite and Catalin. However, there are a number of classic antique radios that are made from alternative pre-modern plastics and modern plastics as well. Here are examples of antique plastic radios that fall in the later category. Material used in the manufacturing of these radios include Tenite Bakelite, Polystyrene, Acrylic and Lucite.\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"general-television-5a5-red-swirl-bakelite-tube-radio","title":"General Television Red Swirl 5A5 Bakelite Tube Radio","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOffered in this auction is this completely original and rare 1946 red swirl General Television 5A5.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe maker of this radio is General Television \u0026amp; Radio Corp. of Chicago.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe cabinet is made of Bakelite with ivory colored trim.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe cabinet measures 9”x 7.25”x 5.5”.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eI have ordered a replacement back panel that is included in the auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe cabinet has been cleaned and polished to a high gloss and is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003efree of cracks, hairlines, and tube burns\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is one almost imperceptible hairline on the ivory grill, bottom left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The radio chassis does not work and is sold as is.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Us to Buy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store Selling Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21090066825275,"sku":"10200","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/products\/catalin-store-selling-catalin-radios-general-television-red-swirl-5a5-bakelite-tube-radio-794335.jpg?v=1773839803"},{"product_id":"cyarts-b-red-radio","title":"Cyarts B Plastic Radio- Red","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCyarts B Radio Plastic Radio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ultra-rare and uniquely designed Cyarts B Lucite \u0026amp; Plexon radio in red.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions of the cabinet are 14\"L X 7.25\"H X 6.5\"D.  This radio was manufactured in 1946.  The cabinet and trim are made from Lucite and Plexcon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echassis on this Cyarts B plastic radio is sold as not working.  Please consult a radio technician\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto properly service it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store Selling Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21319033258043,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/products\/catalin-store-selling-catalin-radios-cyarts-b-plastic-radio-red-988495.jpg?v=1773839816"},{"product_id":"cyarts-b-blue-radio","title":"Cyarts B Radio- Blue","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCyarts B Radio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ultra-rare and uniquely designed Cyart B radio in blue.  The condition of this radio is spectacular with no\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecracks, chips, nicks, hairlines, tube burns, cabinet warping, repairs or reproduction parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e... It is as original as it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions of the cabinet are 14\"L X 7.25\"H X 6.5\"D.  This radio was manufactured in 1946.  The cabinet and trim are made from Lucite and Plexcon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis on this Cyarts B radio is sold as not working.  Please consult a radio technician to properly service it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store Selling Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21377656258619,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/products\/catalin-store-selling-catalin-radios-cyarts-b-radio-blue-617812.jpg?v=1773839828"},{"product_id":"cyarts-b-yellow-radio","title":"Cyarts B Plastic Radio- Yellow","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCyarts B Radio Plastic Radio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ultra-rare and uniquely designed Cyart B plastic radio in yellow.  The condition of this radio is spectacular with no\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecracks, chips, nicks, hairlines, tube burns, cabinet warping, repairs or reproduction parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e... It is as original as it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions of the cabinet are 14\"L X 7.25\"H X 6.5\"D.  This radio was manufactured in 1946.  The cabinet and trim are made from Lucite and Plexcon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echassis on this Cyarts B plastic radio is sold as not working.  Please consult a radio technician\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto properly service it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003ePrice on Request\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store Selling Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21377679425595,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/products\/catalin-store-selling-catalin-radios-cyarts-b-plastic-radio-yellow-159759.jpg?v=1773839832"},{"product_id":"cyarts-b-plastic-radio-red","title":"Cyarts B Radio- Bright Red","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCyarts B Radio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ultra-rare and uniquely designed Cyart B radio in red.  The condition of this radio is spectacular with no\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecracks, chips, nicks, hairlines, tube burns, cabinet warping, repairs or reproduction parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e... The only exception to the originality of this radio is a replacement grille cloth and back panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions of the cabinet are 14\"L X 7.25\"H X 6.5\"D.  This radio was manufactured in 1946.  The cabinet and trim are made from Lucite and Plexcon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echassis on this Cyarts B radio is sold as not working.  Please consult a radio technician\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto properly service it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store Selling Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30590823170107,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/products\/catalin-store-selling-catalin-radios-cyarts-b-radio-bright-red-805535.jpg?v=1773839850"},{"product_id":"general-television-green-swirl-radio-1","title":"General Television A5A Green Swirl Bakelite Radio","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBakelite Radio \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is rare General Television green swirl radio is as desirable as it gets.  It was made in the early 1940’s and over 80 years later, collectors appreciate this radio more than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis radio has a Tenite Bakelite cabinet and ivory polystyrene trim.  The cabinet is a beautiful display piece despite a repaired tube burn on top and a slight hairline on the left side.  You have to look carefully to see these 2 areas. It is cleaned and polished. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe handle is off-center and that is the way it came from the factory.  If the buyer wants the handle aligned. we will take care of it in our shop.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19.6px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe radio dimensions are 8.85” X 7.5” X 5.5”. We love the shape of this radio. The chassis is sold as not working. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a vintage electronics expert before attempted to plug in this radio. General Television Green Swirl Radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Television A5A Green Swirl Radio\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store Selling Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40228828282928,"sku":"","price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/products\/catalin-store-selling-catalin-radios-general-television-a5a-green-swirl-bakelite-radio-293641.jpg?v=1773839973"},{"product_id":"namco-601-radio-green-swirl","title":"Kris Gimmy Reproduction Resin Namco 601 Green Swirl Catalin Radio","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKris Gimmy Reproduction Radios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare and very desirable Kris Gimmy reproduction NAMCO 601 radio. Kris Gimmy famously made a series of reproduction Catalin radios made from resin.  He was a master craftsman for sure. Most of his reproduction work was done in the 1990’s. He had radio collectors lined up to buy his radios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet is in excellent condition and is free of defects including cracks, chips, hairlines, tube burns, repairs.  It measures 8\" L X 5\" H X 5\" D.  A great size for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther reproduction Catalin radios models he reproduced in resin included the Addison 2, Emerson AU190 \u0026amp; BT-245 Tombstones, Tom Thumb and reportedly others.  Each of these Gimmy radios are very rare, highly prized and expensive as a result. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/files\/Kris_Gimmy_Reproduction_Emerson_AU190s_Resin_Radios.jpg?v=1785692187\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"313\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Gimmy was sued by the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamco Manufacturing Co. sued for copyright infringements. The parties settled the case with Kris Gimmy agreeing to put a label on the chassis\u003c\/span\u003e ordered to place a sticker on the chassis stating the radio is a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis looks to be in nice condition and is sold as \"Not Working\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAMCO 601 Radio- Green Swirl- Kris Gimmy Reproduction Catalin Radios\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store Selling Catalin Radios and Art Deco Radios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47023343272223,"sku":"","price":0.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/files\/Namco601Radio-GreenSwirl1.jpg?v=1773839618"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/collections\/Cyarts_B_Deluxe_Plastic_Radio_0a0928f1-45f9-4209-80d7-dee1017c0912.jpg?v=1773839442","url":"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/en-au\/collections\/ultra-rare-plastic-radios.oembed","provider":"Catalin Store- Catalin Radio Cosmetic Restoration and Repair Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}