Vintage Emerson Radio, Patriot Aristocrat 400. This radio has been tested, as in, plugged in and turned on. It powers up, and one station was very faintly received. Calling it in minimal working condition, but for real functionality. It will have to be serviced. Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corporation (1912) Emerson began as manufacturers of phonographs. And entered the radio business in 1924. Emerson introduced the first radio-phonograph combination. In the United States. The company was known for their eight by six Inch Peewee radio that. Patriot Aristocrat 400 was. Designed by Norman Belgeddes. This American flag inspired radio model was issued. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the. Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corporation of New York City. This butterscotch case features. A handle and two star knobs as well as a red and white frontal grille. The Patriot Aristocrat 400 was among the most popular models that Emerson ever made. The condition of this radio is consistent with age and wear. There is darkening to the white color. And some lightening in the butterscotch color. The dimensions (height x length x depth) are 7 1/4 in x 10 7/8 in x 5 3/8 in. Reception principle Super-Heterodyne (Super in general). Wave bands Broadcast only (MW). Power type and voltage AC/DC-set / 115 Volt. Loudspeaker Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil). A brand name for a thermosetting polymer popular. In the 1930s and 1940s – a phenol formaldehyde resin – like Bakelite. But a two-stage process with a lot of work afterwards. The item “Vintage Butterscotch Emerson Radio, Patriot Aristocrat 400, C. 1940″ is in sale since Friday, March 04, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “phodan0″ and is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. This item can be shipped worldwide.