Vintage 1948/1949 General Electric Model C122 Plaskon Tube Radio – Working. A beautiful example of late-1940s Canadian radio design, this. General Electric Model C122. Was manufactured by Canadian General Electric in Toronto, Ontario. Contrasting deep red dial surround, horizontal speaker grille, and dark knobs give the radio a distinctive period appearance. Compact and elegant, it makes a wonderful display piece for a collection, office, bookshelf, or mid-century interior. The cabinet is made of. An early molded plastic widely used during the 1930s and 1940s. Its ability to be produced in lighter colours helped manufacturers create designs that stood apart from the darker Bakelite cabinets commonly associated with radios of the period. Today, surviving Plaskon radios are appreciated by collectors for both their distinctive appearance and their place in the development of early molded plastics. It produces the warm, characteristic sound associated with vintage tube radios. A video is available so you can see and hear the radio in operation. The cabinet presents beautifully overall with a clean, glossy appearance. Please note the following age-related imperfections. Small marks / surface imperfections on the upper left area of the cabinet. Some wear and imperfections on the dial cover. These details are shown in the photos, including close-up images. Please review all photos carefully as they form an important part of the description. The radio has been carefully cleaned and detailed. Cabinet exterior cleaned and detailed. Cabinet interior thoroughly vacuumed. General Electric / Canadian General Electric. Ivory / cream with red dial accents. 9.25″ W × 6″ H × 5.25 D. (235 × 152 × 133 mm).