Sparton 557 'Sled' Blue Mirror - 1936

 

This striking iconic Art Deco cobalt blue mirror radio model 557 was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company from Jackson, Michigan in 1936. Known as the "sled", the radio is considered to be one of the best examples of Art Deco Streamline style.  

The radio features cobalt blue mirrors on the front, top and left side, with a contrasting ebony lacquer finish and 5 chromed bands or "speed lines".  

 

Phone Master - c1960

 

An interesting midget set (the smallest valve radio in the collection) - identical in appearance to a Monarch RE-5-1 manufactured in Japan.

PYE PE98U - 1953

 

Braun PC3 turntable - 1957

 

An iconic PC3 turntable (the portable version inside a case with leather handle), designed by Dieter Rams,  Wilhelm Wagenfeld and G.A. Müller and manufactured in Germany during 1957.

General Electric turntable - 1940s

 

Philco Tropic - c1946

 

Emerson 518 - 1947

 

Rogers - c1940s

 

Gecophone Crystal Detector Set no. 1 - 1923

 

The Gecophone crystal set no. 1 was manufactured by GEC (UK) during 1923. It is housed in a mahogany case with lift up lid and an ebonite control panel.  

 

Emerson 108 - 1935

 

The ivory plaskon model 108 was manufactured during 1935 and is regarded as one of the most collectible of all Emersons.

Pilot Radiogram - c1950