Vintage 1946 Temple E-514 Wooden Tube Radio Receiver – Made in USA. 13″ long 6.5″ wide 8.5 tall.
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06Feb
Vintage FADA Model 652 Temple Catalin Radio Butterscotch Bakelite Aftermkt Knobs
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Vintage FADA Model 652 Temple Catalin Radio in Butterscotch with original stamped back panel stating model number and information. From what I can tell, this radio is in excellent condition for it’s age, less notable flaws. Knobs appear to be replacements, they do not match photos of the original knobs for this unit but they are vintage. Small tight hairline crack on one side of case near bottom, closeups pictured. Dark spot on top, not sure if this is part of the character or a blemish. Power cord has been updated/replaced. Potential tiny scratches that I didn’t notice – please examine photos to make your own judgement! AT YOUR REQUEST: I’m willing to disassemble the case from the electronic component for packaging (my disassembly is at your risk upon request- I’m not an expert).
14Sep
Vtg 1941-46 FADA Temple 659 Catalin Radio Butterscotch Bakelite AM/ Shortwave
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This one is in very nice vintage condition and has no cracks in the plastic that I can see. Please look at all pictures for condition and coloring as each one of these radios has individual characteristics and shading and coloring from age- this should clean up nicely if your wish is to restore the Catalin and know how to polish it- or keep its natural patina. The tuner window glass is not chipped or broken. All internals seem intact and as they should be but this radio has not been power tested due to the condition of the cord- it is brittle and has bare wire showing. The tuner cord is intact and works smoothly and moves the pointer across the glass. While the tuner knob turns smoothly- the on/off/volume knob is stiff/stuck and I did not want to force it to turn so. And cleaning will be. Necessary to make this a working unit. The cardboard back has a model # of 562 on it in faded print so this was either a mistake or substitution from the factory due to supply issues after war OR this radio was missing its cardboard back at some point in its life and someone put a model 562 one of it (they are the same shape and size and are interchangeable)- this is of course a model 659 because of the extra shortwave tuner in it. Please note that it is possible that the internal guts may have been replaced at some point with the model 562 radio and there is no shortwave tuner- I do not know or have any experience with the difference so please look closely at all pictures. Either way- the case is in very nice condition and the glass and tuner scale especially is super rare to find. These are the only two obvious issues with this radio that I could find, other than the cord. Information as found in the internet about his radio. Number of Tubes- 6. Main principle- Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 456 kHz; 2 AF stage(s). Wave bands–Broadcast only (MW). Power type and voltage–AC/DC-set. Loudspeaker–Permanent or electro-dynamic (moving coil), system not known yet. Material–Catalin (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). Model: 659 – Fada Radio & Electric Co. Shape–Tablemodel, with any shape – general. Dimensions (WHD)–11 x 6.75 x 6.25 inch / 279 x 171 x 159 mm. Short wave version of Model 652. 528 to 1640 for broadcast and 5.7 to 18.3 mc for international short wave. Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg). 6 lb 0 oz (6 lb) / 2.724 kg.
20Oct
Vtg 1941-46 FADA Temple 659 Catalin Radio Butterscotch Bakelite AM/ Shortwave
1941-46
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This one is in very nice vintage condition and has no cracks in the plastic that I can see. Please look at all pictures for condition and coloring as each one of these radios has individual characteristics and shading and coloring from age- this should clean up nicely if your wish is to restore the Catalin and know how to polish it- or keep its natural patina. The tuner window glass is not chipped or broken. All internals seem intact and as they should be but this radio has not been power tested due to the condition of the cord- it is brittle and has bare wire showing. The tuner cord is intact and works smoothly and moves the pointer across the glass. While the tuner knob turns smoothly- the on/off/volume knob is stiff/stuck and I did not want to force it to turn so. And cleaning will be. Necessary to make this a working unit. The cardboard back has a model # of 562 on it in faded print so this was either a mistake or substitution from the factory due to supply issues after war OR this radio was missing its cardboard back at some point in its life and someone put a model 562 one of it (they are the same shape and size and are interchangeable)- this is of course a model 659 because of the extra shortwave tuner in it. Please note that it is possible that the internal guts may have been replaced at some point with the model 562 radio and there is no shortwave tuner- I do not know or have any experience with the difference so please look closely at all pictures. Either way- the case is in very nice condition and the glass and tuner scale especially is super rare to find. These are the only two obvious issues with this radio that I could find, other than the cord. Information as found in the internet about his radio. Number of Tubes- 6. Main principle- Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 456 kHz; 2 AF stage(s). Wave bands–Broadcast only (MW). Power type and voltage–AC/DC-set. Loudspeaker–Permanent or electro-dynamic (moving coil), system not known yet. Material–Catalin (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). Model: 659 – Fada Radio & Electric Co. Shape–Tablemodel, with any shape – general. Dimensions (WHD)–11 x 6.75 x 6.25 inch / 279 x 171 x 159 mm. Short wave version of Model 652. 528 to 1640 for broadcast and 5.7 to 18.3 mc for international short wave. Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg). 6 lb 0 oz (6 lb) / 2.724 kg. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “siamjane8″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas.
- Featured Refinements: Catalin Radio
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Brand: Fada
- Time Period Manufactured: 1930-49
- model: 652 / 659 two band bands pre-war post-war
- color: yellow red butterscotch marbleized marbled
- type: vintage plastic a phenol formaldehyde resin
12Nov
Vintage 1946 Fada #652 Temple Catalin Art-Deco Tube Radio Butterscotch NICE
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For Sale Vintage 1946 Fada #652 Temple Catalin Art-Deco Tube Radio with the Beautiful Butterscotch case – NICE! The glass dial is cracked and the broken piece is inside the case. It has 1 cracked louver and missing 1 foot. That said, this is a very nice, 1946 vintage FADA 652 Temple Radio. It is unpainted, you can notice that the case is translucent. It includes all of the tubes and looks intact inside. The original knobs are intact and the case is in good condition. Look at the pic of the grill crack. I just noticed a 2nd small crack in the below the louver in the corner. Other than that, there is a minimum of minor scuff marks that may not be visible in the pics provided. Unknown working condition, Untested. This is a beautiful little old radio. See pics for details and condition as they are a major part of the description. If you have any questions about this item, please ask. Please check out my other listings for more great items! I will try to describe these items to the best of my ability and would not misrepresent anything intentionally. I list the defects, problems and imperfections I see on the items, but I can sometimes miss something or make a mistake. I try to answer every question asked, but cannot guarantee an answer if you ask the day the listing ends. The item “Vintage 1946 Fada #652 Temple Catalin Art-Deco Tube Radio Butterscotch NICE” is in sale since Monday, November 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “bigcountry_alaska” and is located in Anchorage, Alaska. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas, Uruguay.
- Brand: Fada
- Modified Item: No
- Featured Refinements: Art Deco Tube Radio
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- UPC: Does Not Apply
10Dec
Fada 1945 TEMPLE Catalin Bakelite vintage vacuum tube radio- BEAUTIFUL WORKING
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Offered is a catalin bakelite vintage vacuum tube radio made circa 1945 by Fada of New York. It is a model #652 “Temple” and is electronically restored and plays well. The yellow catalin cabinet is beautifully marbleized and the radio has factory original cherry red catalin trim (racetrack bezel & fluted knobs). The radio retains its factory back panel. The radio has no cracks, chips, nicks, dings, scratches, or tube burns. It is free of damage. The glass art deco dial scale is a perfect replacement. PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR 20 OTHER CATALIN RADIOS AND 50 BAKELITE RADIOS. The item “Fada 1945 TEMPLE Catalin Bakelite vintage vacuum tube radio- BEAUTIFUL WORKING” is in sale since Sunday, December 9, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “classicdecoradio” and is located in Toledo, Ohio. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Fada
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States