Item Specifics. Brand: Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corp. Year: circa 1939. Color: Green. Material: Plaskon / Bakelite. Condition: Used – Functional (See description) Item Description A Stunning Survivor from 1939! This unit features a gorgeous, sought-after green finish that screams Art Deco and Early Mid-Century Modern style. Condition Details. Exterior: The cabinet is in remarkable shape for its age. There are NO cracks and NO burn marks on the housing. The original knobs and handle are intact. Functionality: The radio powers on! The dial lights up and the volume control is functional. It is currently picking up static/faint signals, but like all electronics of this era, it could likely use new capacitors to bring it back to full, clear performance. Note: The back cover is missing, revealing the original internal components and the loop antenna (stamped 8CW-334-2). Provenance: Includes a charming, handwritten note taped to the bottom stating: This radio was given to me on my birthday 1939. ” This is a “must-have for any serious radio collector or a perfect restoration project for someone who wants a pristine 1930s showpiece. Related Terms: Philco, Zenith, RCA Victor, Motorola, FADA, Catalin Style, Restoration Project, Ham Radio, Shortwave, Tube Amp, Collector Item, Museum Quality, Gift for Collector, Nostalgia, Americana, Pre-War Radio, World War II Era, Made in USA, NY USA, Radio History, Loop Antenna, 8CW-334-2.
