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Lot #	Details	Estimate
51	Fada 652 Temple circa 1940 marbleised blue case with three horizontal ribs white dial surround and knobs 17cm. high x 27cm. wide x 15cm. deep Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 78-82 for similar examples. More Information	$1,500-$3,000
52	Fada 652 Temple circa 1945 marbleised green case with yellow dial face surround inserted louvered grille and knobs 17cm. high x 27cm. wide x 15. cm deep This is a rare version of the 652 as most do not have the inset louvered grille. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. More Information	$1,500-$2,500
53	Fada 5F60 circa 1936 mid-green case knobs and grille 13. 5cm high x 20. 5cm. wide x 14cm. deep  Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. 62 for similar examples. More Information	$600-$800
54	Fada 5F60 circa 1936 white case with matching knobs and green louvered grille 13. 5cm high x 20. 5cm. wide x 14cm. deep Literature: Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. 62 for similar example. More Information	$1,400-$1,800
55	Emerson AX235 Little Miracle circa 1938 green marbleised case with white louvered grille and knobs 14cm. high x 22. 5cm. wide x 11cm. deep Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. 53 for similar example. More Information	$500-$700
56	Emerson AX235 Little Miracle circa 1938 maroon case with black knobs and louvered grille 14cm. high x 22. 5cm. wide x 11cm. deep Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 51-53 for similar examples. More Information	$2,500-$4,500
57	General Electric GD-520 circa late 1930s marbleised white and green beetle plastic case with brass dial surround and cream knobs 13cm. high x 19cm. wide x 12cm. deep More Information	$500-$700
58	General Electric L622 Jewel Box circa 1941 tortoise case with lid 13. 5cm. high x 23. 5cm. wide 12. 5cm. deep More Information	$1,000-$1,500
59	General Television 591 circa 1940 black case with green handle grille dial surround and knobs 18cm. high x 22cm. wide x 15. 5cm. deep  Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. 101 for similar examples. More Information	$500-$700
60	Detrola Split Grille circa 1939 marbleised white and brown case with red split grille and knobs 14. cm. high x 23. 5cm. wide x 11cm. deep This radio is similar in design to the Ccrosle G1465. See lots 1 & 2. More Information	$1,200-$1,600
61	Motorola 51X16 S Grille circa 1941 black case and knobs with green handle and face 15cm. high x 25cm. wide x 14. 5cm. deep Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 110-111 for similar example. More Information	$2,000-$4,000
62	Motorola 51X16 S Grille circa 1941 black case and knobs with red handle and face 15cm. high x 25cm. wide x 14. 5cm. deep Black and red is a very unusual colour combination for radios of this period. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 111 for similar example More Information	$4,000-$6,000
63	Motorola 50XC circa 1940 tortoise case handle circular speaker bezel and knobs 17cm. high x 24. 5cm. wide 16cm. deep Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 108-110 for similar example. More Information	$1,200-$1,800
64	Motorola 50XC circa 1940 cherry red case with marbleised yellow handle circular speaker bezel and knobs 14. 5cm. high x 24. 5cm. wide x 13cm. deep Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 108-109 for similar examples. More Information	$5,000-$8,000
65	Sentinel 177U circa 1939 cream case with tortoise grille dial surround and knobs  17cm. high x 26cm. wide x 13cm. deep Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 116-117 for similar examples. More Information	$1,200-$1,800
66	Sentinel 284NB circa 1945 blue and white marbleised case with maroon knobs and speaker bezel 19cm. high x 28cm. wide x 17cm. deep Provenance: Lot 5140 The Mark Woolley Collection of Vintage Radios Bonhams New York 19 December 2007. Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 120-121 for similar examples. More Information	$800-$1,200
67	Sentinel 195 ULTA circa 1939 marbleised light green with tortoise push-buttons wraparound grille and knobs 18cm. high x 25. 5cm. wide x 17cm. deep  Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 see p. 105 for similar version by Lafayette. More Information	$2,500-$3,500
68	RCA 66X8 circa 1946 marbleised red case with black knobs  23cm. high x 39. 5cm. wide x 18cm. deep  Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. 115 for similar example More Information	$400-$600
69	RCA RC350 circa 1938 marbleised pale yellow case 12cm. high x 18cm. wide x 11cm. deep Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 p. 112 for similar example More Information	$500-$700
70	RCA Little Nipper II 9 TX circa 1939 marbleised green case with white dial and knob  13cm. high x 21. 5cm. wide x 10cm. deep  Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 113-114 for similar example More Information	$1,200-$1,800
71	Detrola 197 Pee Wee circa 1938 green plaskon case with black dial knobs and feet More Information	$200-$400
72	Detrola 201 'Super Pee Wee' circa late 1930s marbleised white and brown beetle plastic case with red dial and knob 11. 5cm. high x 20cm. wide x 13cm. deep More Information	$200-$300
73	Sparton Chrome circa 1940 all chrome case with black knobs  19cm. high x 37. 5cm. wide x 19cm. deep More Information	$500-$800
74	Sparton 409-GL circa 1938 unusual seven-sided blue mirrored radio with black dial pointer knob and feet lacking blue mirrored base 19cm. high x 29cm. wide x 12cm. deep Designed by American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. More Information	$1,500-$3,000
75	Sparton 557 Sled  circa 1936 blue mirrored glass with five chriome wraparound fins and three curved wood sled rails 22. 5cm. high x 44cm. wide x 21cm. deep Designed by American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. More Information	$1,000-$1,500
76	Sparton 558 Sled circa 1937 etched peach mirrored glass with five chrome wraparound fins and three curved wood sled rails 22. 5cm. high x 44cm. wide x 21cm. deep Designed by American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. More Information	$3,000-$5,000
77	Sparton 558 Sled circa 1937 etched blue mirrored glass with five chrome wraparound fins and three curved wood sled rails 22. 5cm. high x 44cm. wide x 21cm. deep Designed by American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. More Information	$2,500-$4,500
78	Sparton 558 Sled circa 1937 etched green mirrored glass with five chrome wraparound fins and three curved wood sled rails  22. 5cm. high x 44cm. wide x 21cm. deep Designed by American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. More Information	$3,000-$5,000
79	Sparton 506 Bluebird circa 1936 radio with circular peach mirrored face with copper detail wooden ball feet (one damaged) 37cm. high x 36cm. wide x 14cm. deep Designed by American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. More Information	$2,500-$3,500
80	Sparton 506 Bluebird circa 1936 radio with circular blue mirrored face with chrome detail wooden ball feet 37cm. high x 36cm. wide x 14cm. deep Designed by American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague. More Information	$2,500-$3,500
81	Sparton Nocturne circa 1936 cobalt blue mirrored circular face with circular dial and brushed chrome detail metal plate to reverse reading 'SPARTON/ MADE IN U. S. A./A. C. RECEIVER MODEL 1166/TYPE 1166 CHASSIS/LICENSED UNDER R. C. A PATENTS/115 VOLTS 60 CYCLES 100 WATTS/THE SPARKS-WITHINGTON CO./JACKSON MICHIGAN U. S. A.'  117. 5cm. high x 106cm. More Information	$40,000-$60,000
82	Air King 52 American circa 1933 white case with map of the world and white on black knobs 30cm. high x 22cm. wide x 17cm. deep  Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp. 19 for similar example. More Information	$2,000-$4,000
83	AWA Fisk Radiolette Empire State circa mid 1930s brown case with matching knobs and square dial with chrome bezel back of case present 28cm. high x 28cm. wide x 18cm. deep Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 41 for similar example. More Information	$700-$1,000
84	AWA Cigarette Box circa 1936 brown bakelite with hinged lid 8cm. high x 8cm. wide x 4. 5cm. deep Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 45 for similar example. More Information	$300-$500
85	AWA Fisk Radiolette Empire State circa mid 1930s marbleised white orange and black case with matching knobs and square dial with yellow metal bezel 28cm. high x 28cm. wide x 18. 5cm. deep Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 pp. 42 for similar example More Information	$2,000-$3,000
86	AWA Cigarette Box circa 1936 marbleised white orange and black bakelite with hinged lid  8cm. high x 8cm. wide x 4. 5cm. deep Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 45 for similar example. More Information	$400-$600
87	AWA Fisk Radiolette Empire State circa mid 1930s green case with matching knobs and square dial with chrome bezel 28cm. high x 28cm. wide x 18. 5cm. deep  Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 37 for similar example. More Information	$8,000-$12,000
88	AWA Cigarette Box circa 1936 green bakelite with hinged lid  8cm. high x 8cm. wide x 4. 5cm. deep Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 45 for similar example. More Information	$800-$1,000
89	Philips PCJJ Loudspeaker circa 1930 circular mottled black and maroon bakelite 40cm. diameter Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 10 for similar example. More Information	$400-$600
90	AWA Fisk Radiolette C104 circa 1933 circa 1933 arched brown and black mottled case with scrolling detail in relief across speaker cloth and to sides 40cm. high x 31cm. wide x 19cm. deep Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 33 for similar example. More Information	$3,000-$5,000
91	AWA Fisk Radiolette C87 circa 1932 arched brown kaleidostone case and knobs 40cm. high x 31cm. wide x 19cm. deep  Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 29 for similar example. More Information	$3,000-$5,000
92	General Electric C104 circa 1933 arched brown and black mottled case with scrolling detail in relief across speaker cloth and to sides 40cm. high x 31cm. wide x 19cm. deep Literature: See Sheridan Peter and Singer Ritchie Radio Days Australian Bakelite Radios Sydney 2008 p. 33 for similar radio for similar example. More Information	$3,000-$5,000
93	Airzone 300 Cathedral circa 1934 cathedral style wooden case 40cm. high x 29cm. wide x 22. 5cm. deep More Information	$500-$800
94	Peter Pan Alarm Clock Gramophone English, circa 1930 wind-up portable gramophone in black case with built in clock  that can be set to activate the gramophone at a desired time  19cm. high 17cm. wide x 16cm. deep More Information	$500-$1,000
95	Beale Console circa 1932 106cm high x 70cm wide x 36cm deep More Information	$800-$1,200
96	General Electric Duette circa 1930s wooden case  three section clothe speaker grille two knobs 23cm. high x 31cm. wide x 15cm. deep More Information	$150-$300
97	Crown circa 1932 wooden cased cathedral style radio with black speaker bezel and knobs 29cm. high 26cm. wide x 22cm. deep More Information	$600-$1,000
98	Aristocrat Console circa 1935 wooden case and central speaker with vertical speaker grille and inlaid side panels 119. 5cm. high x 36. 5cm. wide x 66cm. deep More Information	$900-$1,200
99	Gulbransen Swivel Base Console circa 1934 wooden cased floor standing radio with swivel base 100. 5cm. high x 31cm. wide x 54. 5cm. deep More Information	$700-$1,000
100	Healing circa 1936 wooden cased black vertical speaker grille and knobs 103cm high x 57cm wide More Information	$500-$800

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