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Radio Lamp of America
| Model: |
500 |
| Year: |
1938 |
| Dimensions: |
19"x15" |
| Original Price: |
$37.50 |
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Executives Office Lamp A very
unusual radio epitomizing the radio deco era. Little is know about the
manufacturer, Radio Lamp of America. They made several sets pre-WWII, but I
have not seen any after. The tubes and chassis components are crammed
into the lower base section with a small line running to the very top which
houses a small speaker. |
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Atwater Kent
| Model: |
10A |
| Year: |
1925 |
| Dimensions: |
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| Tubes: |
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This radio, a
breadboard type, is in excellent original condition with both labels on it's
bottom. It's accompanying speaker, the model M is shown below. This set and a
few other AK breadboards are among the most sought after of the early radio genre
commanding prices well in excess of $1000. |
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Atwater Kent
| Model: |
37 |
| Year: |
19 |
| Dimensions: |
18x10x7 |
| Tubes: 7 |
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The metal cabinet for
this radio is in great condition. |
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Atwater Kent
| Model: |
M |
| Year: |
1926 |
| Dimensions: |
25.5h |
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This is the second of
the two horns that I own. It is impressively large with a height of 25 1/2 inches. |
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Atwater Kent
| Model: |
E |
| Year: |
1926 |
| Dimensions: |
16w x 19h |
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Maybe the most popular
of this type speaker from Atwater Kent. I say this because of the number I encounter
at radio swap meets. |
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Crosley
| Model: |
F |
| Year: |
1927 |
| Dimensions: |
10.5x12 |
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This is a smallish
speaker only 11" in diameter. I like it because of its wrinkled black paint and
it's simple yet effective design. I am also compelled to mention that it is a
favorite of my wife's. |
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Fada
| Model: |
Neutrodyne |
| Year: |
1924 |
| Dimensions: |
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| Tubes: 5 |
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This beautiful radio
is in fine original condition with only the grill cloth replaced. It has an internal
horn speaker as well as posts for an external one. |
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Operadio
| Model: |
Senior |
| Year: |
1928 |
| Dimensions: |
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I don't know much
about the Operadio Corporation or this speaker. I did find out though, that there is
a smaller version called the "Junior". This is an exceptionally heavy
speaker, partly because the horn was made of plaster. My wife says
that this speaker reminds her of the Japanese flag.
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Radiola
| Model: |
18 |
| Year: |
1927 |
| Dimensions: |
27.5x7.5x9 |
| Tubes:
7 |
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This set is in perfect
condition and perfect working order. |
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Silvertone
| Model: |
WLS |
| Year: |
1925 |
| Dimensions: |
11x18 |
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This was the first
horn speaker I added to my collection. I like it because the top half is made of
bakelite and I have it polished to a nice luster. |
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Stewart Warner
| Model: |
Dancing Ladies |
| Year: |
1927 |
| Dimensions: |
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This happens to be my
wife's favorite speaker. It is unusual for its almost risqué but typical 20's
dancing ladies design. |
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Tower
| Model: |
Ship |
| Year: |
1926 |
| Dimensions: |
17x23 |
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This speaker is the
same size as the castle speaker shown below but is painted cast aluminum. |
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Tower
| Model: |
Castle |
| Year: |
1926 |
| Dimensions: |
17x23 |
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This is my
personal favorite of my speaker collection. It's a cone speaker with the rim and
castle made of brass. |
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Unknown
| Model: |
Ship |
| Year: |
1926 |
| Dimensions: |
15x26 |
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This large speaker was
probably made by the Tower Corporation but I'm not sure. It is a quite large cast
aluminum design measuring 15" by 23". Another interesting aspect of this
speaker is the two red and blue painted bulbs which back light the ship. |
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