Arvin 3 way portable (AC/DC & battery)
model 351-PL

From my collection, a beautiful 1940's portable radio in marbled green plastic.

Year: 1949
Case: marbled green plastic
Dial: recessed pointer in speaker grill
Finish: excellent
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: excellent, original
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: "A" - 6  1.5 volts cells, "B" battery - 90 volts
Electronic condition: electronically restored & works great
Flaws, cracks, blems :repaired fracture on rear, see photo
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 9 x 8 x 5"
Shipping weight (estimated): 8 lb.

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Zenith
model 4K600B (RARE)

From my collection, a scarce, here's an early large coat-pocket sized, 4 tube portable radio that is seldom seen in decent condition. Made to operate on battery only. Very good condition, no cracks or serious blems. The insides are immaculately clean, absolutely no battery leakage. I have restored the electronics and recovered the badly deteriorated leatherette covering with the proper looking material.

Year: 1941
Case: metal and black Bakelite, metal portion covered with black colored faux leather
Dial: part of metal face plate, vernier pointer
Finish: excellent
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: excellent, original
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: "A" - 2 "D" cells, "B" battery - 67.5 volts
Electronic condition: electronically restored works with batteries (batteries not included)
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant.
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop in lid
Measurements (approx): 7 x 4.5 x 3.5"
Shipping weight (estimated): 8 lb.

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Westinghouse (subminiature tubes)
model "Peter Pan" H491P4 (rare)

From my collection, a rare subminiature tube radio.

Year: 1955
Case: solid beige & brass plated cast metal
Dial: molded into the tuning knob
Finish: very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 4 sub-miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: not sure
Electronic condition: untested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 6 x 4 x 2"
Shipping weight (estimated): 6 lb

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Zenith "Zenette" model 4G800

3 way (AC/DC/Battery) Portable

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Motorola "Pixie" (subminiature tubes)
model 45P2

From my collection, the "Pixie" is one of my favorite coat pocket portables. Opens like a camera, uses 3 subminiature tubes and one miniature tube.  Near perfect condition, no cracks, chips, battery corrosion or damage to the plastic case.

Year: 1954
Case: solid brown/maroon plastic
Dial: knob pointer, stamped stainless steel dial
Finish: excellent
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 3 sub-miniature, 1 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: 1 1.5 v "C" cell, 1 45v "B" battery
Electronic condition: electronically restored & works great
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 6.5 x 4 x 2"
Shipping weight (estimated): 4 lb

National
model ?

From my collection, an attractive, early, large style coat-pocket size, 4 tube portable radio in beautiful cosmetic condition. Made to operate on battery only. I find no information on this, the National Co. is famous for their communications receivers but I'm not sure if this was made by the same company.

Year: late 1930's?
Case: leather look canvas covered wood
Dial: silk screened into front panel
Finish: excellent
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: excellent, original
Number of tubes: 4 octal
Battery Compartment: some minor evidence of leakage at the bottom inside
Battery requirements: special battery pack
Electronic condition: untested
Flaws, cracks, blems : none
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop antenna
Measurements (approx): 9 x 5 x 4"
Shipping weight (estimated): 6 lb.

Continental
model M-550

From my collection, a Japanese made, larger coat-pocket size, 4 tube portable radio. Made to operate on battery only. Near mint condition.

Year: mid 1950's
Case: solid green Plastic
Dial: reverse molded into the tuning knob
Finish: Mint
Knobs: original
Chassis: like new
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: "A" - 1 "D" cell, "B" battery - 67.5 volts
Electronic condition: works with batteries (batteries not included)
Flaws, cracks, blems : none
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 8 x 5 x 2"
Shipping weight (estimated): 6 lb.

SOLD

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Sonora
model "Brownie" KG-132 (scarce)

From my collection, a hand held, 4 tube portable radio. Made to operate on battery only. Very good cosmetic condition, no cracks or serious blems. The insides are clean, no serious battery leakage.

Year: early - 1941
Case: black Bakelite
Dial: molded into tuning knob
Finish: very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean
Battery requirements: "A" - 3 "D" cells, "B" - special battery pack
Electronic condition: untested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant.
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 8 x 5 x 4"
Shipping weight (estimated): 8 lb.

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Olympic
models 445 & 447

These will be of interest to those that like historic items.

From my project shelf, a pair of what appears to be common 50's type portable radios. What makes these sets interesting is the transistor version. The tube set (model 445) is standard fare. The transistor version (model 447) is quite interesting. It's seems that Olympic was in such a hurry to get a transistor radio on the market in the mid 1950's (as was all manufacturers) that they took their tube version and simply modified it by stuffing transistors into the tube sockets and made other necessary circuit changes using the same chassis and layout. They added a trim piece that read: "ALL TRANSISTOR" across the bottom of the case and viola, they had their first all transistor radio.

I'm offering these as a pair, as found. They are not in pristine condition but complete and all original. Nothing is broken, just a bit scuffed & dirty and in need of a good clean & shine.

Year: 1954
Case: plastic
Dial: part of the knob
Finish: dirty & scuffed
Knobs: original
Chassis: reasonably  clean
Grille: part of case, undamaged
Number of tubes: 4 tube - 4 transistors
Battery Compartment: ok
Battery requirements:
Electronic condition: untested
Flaws, cracks, blems : as mentioned
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop antenna
Measurements (approx): 9 x 5 x 3.5" (each)
Shipping weight (estimated): 15 lb (for both)

Automatic Radio
Hybrid (subminiature tubes + transistors)
model "Tom Thumb" TT-600

From my collection, an NOS, coat-pocket size (3 tubes + 2 transistors), coat pocket portable radio. Made to operate on battery only. Mint condition with original packaging box, presentation box and paper. This was purchased as new old stock, still sealed in it's packaging box. It was never used. The blemished decal was that way when I opened it.

Year: 1955
Case: Plastic
Dial: molded into the case
Finish: excellent
Knobs: original
Chassis: immaculate
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 3 tubes (subminiature), 2 transistors
Battery Compartment: new condition
Battery requirements: "A" - 4 volt mercury cell, "B" battery - 45 volts
Electronic condition: works with batteries (batteries not included)
Flaws, cracks, blems : only the decal is blemished.
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 5 x 4 x 2"
Shipping weight (estimated): 5

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Harpers
model GK-310

From my collection, a colorful Japanese made coat-pocket size, 4 tube portable radio. Made to operate on battery only.

Year: mid 1950's
Case: solid turquoise Plastic
Dial: reverse molded into the tuning knob
Finish: very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: clean, some minor battery leakage on the cabinet back, none on the chassis
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion (see above note)
Battery requirements: "A" - 1 "D" cell, "B" battery - 45 volts
Electronic condition: untested, the antenna rod wires are not connected, it appears that someone replaced it without hooking it up
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 6 x 4 x 2"
Shipping weight (estimated): 4

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Stantex
model PR-412

From my collection, a larger Japanese made, coat-pocket size, 4 tube portable radio. Made to operate on battery only. Mint condition with original box.

Year: mid 1950's
Case: solid tan Plastic
Dial: reverse molded into separate cabinet piece
Finish: Mint
Knobs: original
Chassis: like new
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: "A" - 1 "D" cell, "B" battery - 45 volts
Electronic condition: works with batteries (batteries not included)
Flaws, cracks, blems : none
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 7 x 5 x 2"
Shipping weight (estimated): 6

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Phillips
model 2X70B

From my project shelf, 4 tube portable radio. From Holland. Made to operate on battery only. Very good cosmetic condition.

Year: early - late '40's - early '50's
Case: leather covered
Dial: on tuning knob
Finish: very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean, complete
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: "A" - 2 "D" cells, "B" battery - 67.5 volts
Electronic condition: untested
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant.
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 9 x 6 x 3.5"
Shipping weight (estimated):7

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Skymaster
model PR-530

From my collection, a colorful Japanese made coat-pocket sized, 4 tube portable radio. Made to operate on battery only.

Year: mid 1950's
Case: solid blue Plastic
Dial: reverse molded into the tuning knob
Finish: very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean, no  battery leakage
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: "A" - 1 "D" cell, "B" battery - 67.5 volts
Electronic condition:  looks perfect but no work
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 6 x 4 x 2"
Shipping weight (estimated): 4

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Suntone
model PR-530

From my collection, attractive Japanese made coat-pocket size, 4 tube portable radio. Made to operate on battery only.

Year: mid 1950's
Case: solid off white Plastic
Dial: reverse molded into the tuning knob
Finish: very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: clean, some minor battery leakage on the cabinet back, none on the chassis
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion (see above note)
Battery requirements: "A" - 1 "D" cell, "B" battery - 45 volts
Electronic condition: no work
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 6 x 4 x 2"
Shipping weight (estimated): 4

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Emerson
model 558

From my collection, a coat-pocket sized, 4 tube portable radio. Made to operate on battery only. Very good condition, no cracks or serious blems. The insides are immaculately clean, absolutely no battery leakage. It appears this set was never used, it has all the original tubes with the Emerson brand name. It suffers from some scuffs and nicks as I suspect it spent most of it's life in a drawer somewhere....and yes it works!

Year: early - 1947
Case: Plastic
Dial: slide-rule with pointer
Finish: very good
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: excellent
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: "A" - 1 "D" cell, "B" battery - 67.5 volts
Electronic condition: works with batteries (batteries not included)
Flaws, cracks, blems : nothing significant.
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 8 x 4 x 2.5
Shipping weight (estimated): 5

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Sterling
model LS-4

From my collection, another small coat-pocket sized Japanese 4 tube portable.

Year: early - mid 1950's
Case: Solid White Hard Plastic
Dial: station numbers molded into the dial knob in reverse plastic
Finish: very good - excellent
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: metal punched grille work, very good
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: 1 - 1.5 Volt "D" cell & 1 - 67.5 volt "B" battery
Electronic condition: works with batteries (batteries not included)
Flaws, cracks, blems : case is perfect
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 6 x 4 x 2
Shipping weight (estimated): 3.5

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Roland
model 4P2-2 "Riviera"

From my collection, another coat-pocket sized Japanese 4 tube portable. Features and unusual flip-up, flip-down handle.

Year: early - mid 1950's
Case: Solid Green Plastic
Dial: station numbers molded into dial knob
Finish: very good - excellent
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: part of case
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Battery requirements: 2 - 1.5 Volt "C" cells & 1 - 67.5 volt "B" battery
Electronic condition: works with batteries (batteries not included)
Flaws, cracks, blems : case is excellent but rear covers suffers some repaired damage (see side image).
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 6 x 5 x 2
Shipping weight (estimated): 3.5

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International
model MPR-200

From my collection, a small, colorful bright red, coat-pocket sized Japanese 4 tube portable radio. This one's made to operate on battery or AC. However I've never tried it in AC as I do not have the power cable. It does work well with batteries.

Year: early - mid 1950's
Case: Solid Red Hard Plastic
Dial: station numbers molded into the dial knob in reverse plastic
Finish: very good - excellent
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: part of case, excellent
Number of tubes: 4 miniature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Electronic condition: works with batteries (batteries not included)
Flaws, cracks, blems : case is perfect, there is a tiny fracture on the rear cover at the bottom inside that's hardly worth mentioning.
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 6 x 4 x 2
Shipping weight (estimated): 3.5

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KOYO "Parrot"
model KR-4SI

The Koyo "Parrot" is of Japanese manufacture, has the full compliment of 4 subminiature tubes. In spite of it's tiny size, it's a standard super-het circuit! It's also the smallest of the subminiature tube radios, so small you would think it's a transistor radio. Battery requirement: 1-45 volt "B" battery, 1-1.5 volt "A" battery. It measures 5X3.5X1.25" and weighs just 15 oz without batteries.

Year: early - mid 1950's
Case: Plastic
Dial: molded into the tuning knob
Finish: very good - excellent
Knobs: original
Chassis: very clean
Grille: part of case, excellent
Number of tubes: 4, subminiature
Battery Compartment: clean, no corrosion
Electronic condition: Electronically Restored
Flaws, cracks, blems : minor (see photo of inside rear cover)
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in ferrite rod
Measurements (approx): 5 x 3.25 x 1.5
Shipping weight (estimated): 2.5 #

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Zenith "Transoceanic"
model 7G605 "Clipper" or "Bomber"

The "Clipper", the first "transoceanic", model 7G605 was introduced in Jan 1942. It was dubbed the "Zenith Trans-Oceanic Clipper" as it had a sailboat outline stitched into the speaker grille. After December 1942, during the second production run, the "Bomber" grille work was introduced and used until production ended in April 1942

Originally sold for $75.00 and some 35,000 were made. The serial number of this one is T889118, the last serial number was T890260.

(The above info was gleaned from J. Bryant's & H. Cones's fine book; "The Zenith Trans-Oceanic".)

Year: 1942
Case: excellent, wood covered with brown Alligator finish (canvas)
Dial: black clock face
Back: part of case, very good
Finish: suffers some minor scrapes, wear & nicks
Knobs: original
Chassis: exceptionally clean, like new
Tuning type: capacitance, super-het
Power transformer: no
Grille: excellent
No. of tubes: 7
Electronic condition: restored, aligned, excellent
Flaws, cracks, blems : noted above
Frequency coverage: AM/Shortwave  (6 bands)
Antenna requirements: built-in loop + Whip
Measurements (approx): 17x10x7"
Shipping weight (estimated): 30# (oversized  when safely packaged

 SOLD