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What are old radios called?
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There are a few different types of old radios. They are the crystal radios, the Tuned Radio Frequency set made by RCA and the transistor radio which is a small portable radio. The most rare of these radios is called the Zenith radio, and there are only about 50 left in the world. You’ll find a collection of vintage radios from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Radio Nordmende
Located in Porto, PT
Nordmende radio. From the 1950s/60s, made of wood and other materials.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Grandfather Clock Radio by Silvertone, Circa 1931
By Silvertone
Located in Fulton, CA
Scarce, Silvertone clock radio. Made by the Colonial Radio Company in 1931 and retailed under the Silvertone name by Sears Roebuck Company.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Vintage Grundig RF 630 Radio, Germany, 1990's
By Grundig
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Grundig RF 630 radio, made in Germany, in the 1990's.
Made of plastic, metal and bakelite.
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Radio by American Bosch Circa, 1935
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic Art Deco AM radio by United American Bosch (Magnito Corporation) Springfield Mass. circa. 1935.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
Kolster-Brandes KB Radio Authorised Dealer Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Nottingham, GB
The centrepiece features the striking stylised female face emblem with arched fingertips framing the cheeks, positioned directly above the bold block lettering for KB Radio and secon...
Category
Early 20th Century Signs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Antique Atwater Kent Radio Model 46 Case c.1929
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wear consistent with age and use. Radio parts have been removed. Radio knob holes covered sometime in it's lifetime.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
