Brilliant GREEN Blue Bendix Catalin Bakelite Radio! Start Price USD 1,095.00 Current Price USD 1,095.00 Time Left 24 days 13 hours 14 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 04, 2008 End Time Monday, February 02, 2009 Location Toledo, Ohio See more about 'Brilliant GREEN Blue Bendix Catalin Bakelite Radio! ' Description *Please read full description before placing your bid* Offered for your consideration is a stunning marbleized Green and blue  Art Deco Bendix Model # 526-C Catalin Tube Radio made circa 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland and designed by  Frank Glover.  This example is in excellent condition containing original factory marbleized green catalin knobs and curved plastic dial scale.  John Sideli, in his landmark book, "Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930's & 1940's has this to say about this extremely successful selling model in the catalin genre, "An extremely stylish, successful, and unusual design.  Dramatic in its use of black, a color seldom encountered in Catalin radios.  Conceptually unique in design and construction, the top and sides are combined in one U-shaped piece that fits down over the other major component, which forms the front and base of the radio.  The two rounded corner pieces that bolt onto either side of the dial are a unique feature unlike anything found on any other radio.  The five horizontal grooves that stretch across the front of the radio were cut in during the finishing process after the parts were cast.  The appearance of these radios may vary greatly according to the tone of the green and the amount of yellow marbleizing that occurs.  They are frequently underpriced, but a wonderful addition to any collection."  There are no cracks, chips, nicks, dings, scratches,  repairs, or tube burns on the radio.    The plastic dial scale is factory original and in good condition showing minimal wear, this is the earlier seldom seen dial.  The chassis is clean and complete and currently playing well, I was able to pick up 3-4 stations. This would be a great addition to your art deco office or home decor.   If you are looking for a handsome AND affordable addition to your collection, please consider this beauty or one of over 50 other mid-century radios and clocks I have listed in my eBay store.  Please email me with any questions. Be sure to view my other auctions as most are offered with no reserve. PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE ART DECO BAKELITE AND CATALIN MID CENTURY VINTAGE VACUUM TUBE RADIOS AND CLOCKS, FACTORY ORIGINAL PARTS AND QUALITY REPRODUCTION PARTS FOR MANY OLD RADIOS. I HAVE BEEN SELLING ON EBAY FOR TEN YEARS HAVING BEEN INVOLVED IN OVER 5000 TRANSACTIONS. I GUARANTEE EVERYTHING I SELL AND ALWAYS HAVE TO BE AS DESCRIBED OR YOUR MONEY BACK! BID WITH CONFIDENCE, BECAUSE YOUR SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED! <COMMENT- Please read the entire description and view the pictures. This will help you fully understand the item you are bidding on.   MAKE - Bendix   MODEL - #526C   YEAR - 1946   CASE MATERIAL- Catalin, the Gem of Plastics   SIZE- 11 1/8” W x  7 ” H x 6” D   CONDITION-   This radio is a beautiful, working radio.   There are no cracks, chips, nicks, dings, scratches, repairs, or tube burns, now or in the past.  The marbleized green catalin knobs are factory original and in excellent condition.  This example has the earlier seldom seen dial lense.   Card board backing is factory original.   In the bottom picture it shows one of the rubber feet as missing.  I have since found one original and installed it in place.  The radio sits level now.    I have hand refinished the cabinet expertly by hand (no machine sanding) to display the true color and beauty.    If you are looking for a spectacularly marbleized example with no damage, this is as good as it gets!   CHASSIS/PLAYING CONDITION-The chassis is clean, complete, and I was able to pick up 3-4 stations that were clear. As a reminder, these vintage catalin radios are not recommended for everyday use, nor should they be played for extended periods of time as that could cause tube burns to the cabinet.   BID WITH CONFIDENCE AS ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AS DESCRIBED. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed and has been for the past ten years of selling on eBay. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, you may return it within five days for a full refund of your purchase price. The five-day period will be determined by the USPS Delivery Confirmation date. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. You must contact us by e-mail within the five-day period. See our eBay About Me page!! PLEASE READ Please make sure you know exactly what you are bidding on before you place your bid! I always honestly describe the cosmetic and mechanical condition of these radios. If you have any further questions after reading the description and viewing the pictures please email me prior to bidding. Be sure to check out my other auctions for more great art deco radios and other collectibles! BID RESTRICTIONS If any bid retractions or cancellations occur (bid retractions and cancellations can artificially manipulate the selling price) we reserve the right to void the sale. If you have zero feedback or excessive negatives, please contact us prior to bidding so that we may verify you as an honest bidder, otherwise we reserve the right to cancel your bid. SHIPPING INFORMATION I normally ship by the U.S. Postal Service and I use Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Insurance. BUYER PAYS ALL SHIPPING CHARGESPriority Mail shipping is contingent upon weight of the package, but it usually runs $20-$30 total for a single radio.We will normally ship your item within 48 hours of your payment clearing! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION We will determine the international shipping costs after the sale and the country is determined. PAYMENT INFORMATION All payments must be in US dollars. I accept PayPal, check, money order, and credit cards. Any and all refunds will be in US dollars for the purchase price only, so when bidding internationally please take this into account. Sorry, but I do not accept escrow. Place a Bid!