The Richard Balsbaugh Collection of Vintage Radios

Auction 20886

11 Dec 2012, starting at 11:00 EST.

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The Richard Balsbaugh Collection of Vintage Radios, starting with lot 1000.

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Auction highlights

An Air King 66, green globes<BR />circa 1935

Sold for US$ 37,500 inc. premium

An Air King Skyscraper 52
Designed by Harold Van Doren, circa 1933 Mint green case with green on black knobs ...

A Detrola 281 Split Grille, yellow and emerald<BR />1939

Sold for US$ 37,500 inc. premium

A Detrola 281 Split Grille
1939 Marbleized yellow case and emerald green split grille and matching knobs, with remnant of ...

An Air King model 66, lavender tuning eye<BR />circa 1935

Sold for US$ 31,250 inc. premium

An Air King Skyscraper 770
circa 1936 Lavender case with flesh-colored knobs and a reverse-printed broadcast dial, the tuning eye ...

An Automatic Mfg Co Tom Thumb model 933, red<BR />1939

Sold for US$ 21,250 inc. premium

A Tom Thumb
1939 Cherry red case with matching knobs, with Tom Thumb decal.
height 5in (12.7cm); length 7 ...

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1000	An Emerson AX235 Little Miracle 1938 Marbleized red case with white knobs and louvered grille. height 5 1/4in (13.4cm); length 8 7/8in (22.5cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)	US$ 3,125 £2,062 €2,428
1001	An Emerson AX235 Little Miracle 1938 Marbleized green case with green knobs and louvered grille. height 5 1/4in (13.4cm); length 8 7/8in (22.5cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)	US$ 2,750 £1,814 €2,137
1002	An Emerson A/x235 Little Miracle 1938 Blue case with white knobs and louvered grille, with Emerson decal. height 5 1/4in (13.4cm); length 8 7/8in (22.5cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)	US$ 3,125 £2,062 €2,428
1003	An Emerson AX235 Little Miracle 1938 Marbleized raspberry case with white knobs and louvered grille, with Emerson decal. height 5 1/4in (13.4cm); length 8 7/8in (22.5cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)	US$ 2,375 £1,567 €1,845
1004	A Sonora KM Coronet 1941 Yellow case with green knobs, faceplate and handle, with Sonora decal. height 6 1/2in (16.5cm); length 9in (23cm); depth 5 1/4in (13.5cm)	US$ 1,875 £1,237 €1,457
1005	A Sonora KM Coronet 1941 Yellow case with blue knobs, faceplate and handle, with Sonora decal. height 6 1/2in (16.5cm); length 9in (23cm); depth 5 1/4in (13.5cm)	US$ 1,750 £1,154 €1,360
1006	An Emerson BN258 1937 Marbleized yellow case with black knobs and louvered grille. height 7 1/4in (18.4cm); length 9 3/8in (23.6cm); depth 5in (12.6cm)	US$ 1,125 £742 €874
1007	An Emerson BN258 1937 Marbleized raspberry case with white knobs and louvered grille, with Emerson decal. height 7 1/4in (18.4cm); length 9 3/8in (23.6cm); depth 5in (12.6cm)	US$ 3,500 £2,309 €2,720
1008	An Emerson BN258 1937 Marbleized green case with green knobs and louvered grille, with Emerson decal. height 7 1/4in (18.4cm); length 9 3/8in (23.6cm); depth 5in (12.6cm)	US$ 2,250 £1,484 €1,748
1009	An Emerson 564 Slot Grille 1940 Marbleized green case with maroon knobs. height 5 1/8in (13.2cm); length 7in (17.8cm); depth 3 7/8in (9.8cm)	US$ 1,000 £659 €777
1010	An Emerson 564 Slot Grille 1940 Marbleized raspberry case with matching knobs. height 5 1/8in (13.2cm); length 7in (17.8cm); depth 3 7/8in (9.8cm)	US$ 1,625 £1,072 €1,263
1011	An Emerson 564 Slot Grille 1940 Black case with black knobs, with Emerson decal. height 5 1/8in (13.2cm); length 7in (17.8cm); depth 3 7/8in (9.8cm)	US$ 1,625 £1,072 €1,263
1012	An Addison 2 Waterfall Grille 1940 With yellow case and knobs, red grille and trim. height 6in (15.2cm); length 10 1/4in (26.7cm); depth 5in (12.6cm)	US$ 2,750 £1,814 €2,137
1013	An Addison 2 Waterfall Grille 1940 With black case and knobs, yellow grille and trim. height 6in (15.2cm); length 10 1/4in (26.7cm); depth 5in (12.6cm)	US$ 5,000 £3,299 €3,886
1014	An Addison 2 Waterfall Grille 1940 With yellow case and knobs, dark red grille and trim. height 6in (15.2cm); length 10 1/4in (26.7cm); depth 5in (12.6cm)	US$ 3,750 £2,474 €2,914
1015	A Fada 652 Temple 1945 Marbleized blue case with yellow knobs, bezel and grille. height 6 5/8in (14cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 3,125 £2,062 €2,428
1016	A Fada 252 Temple 1940-1941 Alabaster case with red knobs and bezel. height 6 5/8in (14cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 750 £494 €582
1017	A Fada 252 Temple 1940-1941 Yellow case with red knobs and dial bezel. height 6 5/8in (16.8cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 1,000 £659 €777
1018	A Fada 252 Temple 1940-1941 Onyx case with yellow knobs and bezel. height 6 5/8in (14cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 1,875 £1,237 €1,457
1019	A Fada 652 Temple 1945 Maroon case with yellow knobs and bezel. height 6 5/8in (14cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 500 £329 €388
1020	A Fada 252 Temple 1940-1941 Marbleized blue case with yellow knobs and dial bezel. height 6 5/8in (16.8cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 4,375 £2,887 €3,400
1021	An Addison 5 1940 Pistachio case with maroon knobs and grille. height 8 3/4in (22cm); length 12in (30.5cm); depth 7in (17.8cm)	US$ 1,875 £1,237 €1,457
1022	An Addison 5 1940 Burgundy case with yellow knobs and grille. height 8 3/4in (22cm); length 12in (30.5cm); depth 7in (17.8cm)	US$ 2,000 £1,319 €1,554
1023	An Addison 5 1940 Black case with yellow knobs and grille. height 8 3/4in (22cm); length 12in (30.5cm); depth 7in (17.8cm)	US$ 1,375 £907 €1,068
1024	A Crosley G-1465 Split Grille 1938 Alabaster case with tortoise knobs and split grille. height 5 3/4in (14.5cm); length 9/8in (23.8cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)	US$ 3,500 £2,309 €2,720
1025	A Crosley G-1465 Split Grille 1938 Maroon case with yellow knobs and split grille. height 5 3/4in (14.5cm); length 9 /8in (23.8cm) ;depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)	US$ 2,125 £1,402 €1,651
1026	A Crosley G-1465 Split Grille 1938 Black case with yellow knobs and split grille. height 5 3/4in (14.5cm); length 9 3/8in (23.8cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)	US$ 3,125 £2,062 €2,428
1027	A Dewald 561 1939 Onyx case with yellow knobs, grille bezel and handle. height 6 1/8in (15.4cm); length 9 11/16in (25.2cm); depth 5 7/8in (14.8cm)	US$ 1,875 £1,237 €1,457
1028	A Dewald 561 1939 Yellow case with red knobs, grille bezel and handle, with Dewald decal. height 6 1/8in (15.4cm); length 9 11/16in (25.2cm); depth 5 7/8in (14.8cm)	US$ 1,250 £824 €971
1029	A Dewald 561 1939 Yellow case with maroon knobs, grille bezel and handle, with Dewald decal. height 6 1/8in (15.4cm); length 9 11/16in (25.2cm); depth 5 7/8in (14.8cm)	US$ 1,375 £907 €1,068
1030	An Arvin 532 1938 Maroon case with yellow knobs and grille. height 5 1/2in (14cm); length 9 3/8in (23.6cm); depth 3 7/8in (9.6cm)	US$ 2,125 £1,402 €1,651
1031	An Arvin 532 1938 Yellow case with tortoise knobs and grille. height 5 1/2in (14cm); length 9 3/8in (23.6cm); depth 3 7/8in (9.6cm)	US$ 1,750 £1,154 €1,360
1032	A Bendix 526C 1946 Emerald case with matching knobs and black grille. height 7in (17.8cm); length 11 1/8in (28.3cm); depth 6in (15.3cm)	US$ 500 £329 €388
1033	A Dewald A501 Lyre 1938 Marbleized burgundy case with yellow knobs. height 6 1/4in (16cm); length 9 3/4in (24.8cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 2,000 £1,319 €1,554
1034	A Dewald A501 Lyre 1938 Yellow case with yellow knobs. height 6 1/4in (16cm); length 9 3/4in (24.8cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 625 £412 €485
1035	A General Television 591 1940 Green case with white handle, bezel, knobs and grille. height 6in (15.2cm); length 9in (23cm); depth 4 3/4in (12.5cm)	US$ 4,750 £3,134 €3,691
1036	A Garod 1450 Peak-Top 1940 Onyx case with onyx knobs, handle and faceplate. height 6 5/8in (14cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 2,375 £1,567 €1,845
1037	A Garod 1450 Peak-Top 1940 Yellow case with bright red knobs, handle and faceplate. height 6 5/8in (14cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 2,500 £1,649 €1,943
1038	A Garod 1450 Peak-Top 1940 Yellow case with marbleized blue knobs, handle and faceplate. height 6 5/8in (14cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 4,375 £2,887 €3,400
1039	A Garod 6AU1 Commander Wraparound 1945 Yellow case with red knobs, wraparound grille and handle, with Garod decal. height 6 3/4in (17.2cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 6 1/8in (15.6cm)	US$ 1,000 £659 €777
1040	A Garod 6AU1 Commander Wraparound 1945 Maroon case with yellow knobs, wraparound grille and handle, with Garod decal. height 6 3/4in (17.2cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 6 1/8in (15.6cm)	US$ 1,125 £742 €874
1041	A Garod 6AU1 Commander Wraparound 1945 Red case with yellow knobs, wraparound grille and handle, with Garod decal. height 6 3/4in (17.2cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 6 1/8in (15.6cm)	US$ 1,000 £659 €777
1042	A Garod 1B55L Drop Handle 1940 Tortoise case with matching knobs, faceplate and drop handle. height 7in (17.8cm); length 11 1/2in (29.3cm); depth 5 7/8in (15cm)	US$ 3,500 £2,309 €2,720
1043	A Garod 1B55L Drop Handle 1940 Maroon case with yellow knobs, faceplate and drop handle, with Garod decal. height 7in (17.8cm); length 11 1/2in (29.3cm); depth 5 7/8in (15cm)	US$ 2,750 £1,814 €2,137
1044	A Garod 1B55L Drop Handle 1940 Yellow case with red knobs, faceplate and drop handle, with Garod decal. height 7in (17.8cm); length 11 1/2in (29.3cm); depth 5 7/8in (15cm)	US$ 3,125 £2,062 €2,428
1045	A General Television 591 1940 Burgundy case with white knobs, bezel, grille and handle. height 6in (15.2cm); length 9in (23cm); depth 4 3/4in (12.5cm)	US$ 3,750 £2,474 €2,914
1046	A General Electric L-570 1941 Yellow case with yellow knobs, blue handle and louvered grille, with General Electric decal. height 6 1/4in (15.4cm); length 9 1/2in (24.2cm); depth 6in (15.2cm)	US$ 2,000 £1,319 €1,554
1047	A General Electric L-570 1941 Tortoise case with maroon knobs, handle and louvered grille, with General Electric decal. height 6 1/4in (15.4cm); length 9 1/2in (24.2cm); depth 6in (15.2cm)	US$ 1,250 £824 €971
1048	A Halson A5 1938 Yellow case with white knobs. height 5in (12.8cm); length 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 4 1/4in (10.8cm)	US$ 1,250 £824 €971
1049	A Halson A5 1938 Marbleized green case with white knobs. height 5in (12.8cm); length 7 1/2in (19cm); depth 4 1/4in (10.8cm)	US$ 7,500 £4,949 €5,829
1050	A Namco 601 1946 Marbleized green case with matching handle and clear knobs. height 6 3/4in (17.3cm); length 8in (20.4cm); depth 5 1/4in (13.4cm)	US$ 3,750 £2,474 €2,914
1051	An RCA RC-350 1938 Yellow case with white knobs, RCA decal. height 4 3/4in (12cm); length 7in (17.8cm); depth 4 1/4in (10.8cm)	US$ 2,125 £1,402 €1,651
1052	An RCA RC-350 1938 Black case with black knobs. height 4 3/4in (12cm); length 7in (17.8cm); depth 4 1/4in (10.8cm)	US$ 2,750 £1,814 €2,137
1053	An RCA RC-350 1938 Marbleized green case with matching knobs, RCA decal. height 4 3/4in (12cm); length 7in (17.8cm); depth 4 1/4in (10.8cm)	US$ 1,437 £948 €1,117
1054	An RCA RC-350 1938 Marbleized brown case with brown knobs. height 4 3/4in (12cm); length 7in (17.8cm); depth 4 1/4in (10.8cm)	US$ 1,500 £989 €1,165
1055	An RCA 9TX Little Nipper 1939 Yellow case with red dial and knob, RCA decal. height 5 1/4in (13.4cm); length 8 1/2in (21.5cm); depth 4in (10.2cm)	US$ 1,625 £1,072 €1,263
1056	An RCA 9TX Little Nipper 1939 Marbleized green case with white dial and knob, RCA decal. height 5 1/4in (13.4cm); length 8 1/2in (21.5cm); depth 4in (10.2cm)	US$ 2,000 £1,319 €1,554
1057	A Sentinel 177U 1939 Marbleized sand case with yellow knobs, dial bezel and grille. height 6 3/4in (17.2cm); length 10 1/4in (26cm); depth 5 1/4in (13.4cm)	US$ 1,250 £824 €971
1058	A Sentinel 177U 1939 Marbleized burgundy case with yellow knobs, dial bezel and grille. height 6 3/4in (17.2cm); length 10 1/4in (26cm); depth 5 1/4in (13.4cm)	US$ 1,750 £1,154 €1,360
1059	A Sentinel 177U 1939 Marbleized sand case with tortoise knobs, dial bezel and grille. height 6 3/4in (17.2cm); length 10 1/4in (26cm); depth 5 1/4in (13.4cm)	US$ 2,000 £1,319 €1,554
1060	A Sentinel 195M Push Button 1939 Yellow case with tortoise knobs and grille. height 7in (18cm); length 10in (25cm); depth 5in (13cm)	US$ 2,000 £1,319 €1,554
1061	A Dewald A502 1938 Marbleized burgundy case with yellow knobs and inset grille. height 6 1/4in (16cm); length 9 3/4in (24.8cm); depth 5 3/4in (14.5cm)	US$ 1,250 £824 €971
1062	A Dewald A502 1938 Yellow case with marbleized brown knobs and inset grille, with Dewald decal. height 6 1/4in (16cm); length 9 3/4in (24.8cm); depth 5 3/4in (14.5cm)	US$ 750 £494 €582
1063	A Sentinel 284NI 1945 Marbleized sand case with yellow knobs and bumper grille. height 7 1/2in (19cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 6 1/8in (15.5cm)	US$ 875 £577 €680
1064	A Sentinel 284NI 1945 Marbleized burgundy case with yellow knobs and bumper grille. height 7 1/2in (19cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 6 1/8in (15.5cm)	US$ 1,000 £659 €777
1065	A Stewart Warner 62T36 1945 Black case with yellow knobs and grille. height 7 3/4in (20cm); length 12 1/2in (32cm); depth 6 1/4in (15.6cm)	US$ 500 £329 €388
1066	A Motorola 51X16 S Grille 1941 Yellow case with matching knobs, red faceplate and handle. height 6in (15.2cm); length 9 3/4in (24.8cm); depth 5 3/4in (14.6cm)	US$ 11,250 £7,424 €8,743
1067	A Motorola 51X16 S Grille 1941 Black case with matching knobs, red faceplate and handle. height 6in (15.2cm); length 9 3/4in (24.8cm); depth 5 3/4in (14.6cm)	US$ 4,000 £2,639 €3,108
1068	A Motorola 51X16 S Grille 1941 Yellow case with matching knobs, green faceplate and handle. height 6in (15.2cm); length 9 3/4in (24.8cm); depth 5 3/4in (14.6cm)	US$ 4,000 £2,639 €3,108
1069	A Motorola 52 1939 Marbleized green case with yellow knobs and vertical louvered grille. height 5 3/4in (14.5cm); length 9 3/8in (23.8cm); depth 4 3/8in (11.4cm)	US$ 3,000 £1,979 €2,331
1070	A Motorola 52 1939 Sand case with tortoise knobs and vertical louvered grille. height 5 3/4in (14.5cm); length 9 3/8in (23.8cm); depth 4 3/8in (11.4cm)	US$ 2,000 £1,319 €1,554
1071	A Motorola 52 1939 Maroon case with yellow knobs and vertical louvered grille. height 5 3/4in (14.5cm); length 9 3/8in (23.8cm); depth 4 3/8in (11.4cm)	US$ 1,375 £907 €1,068
1072	An Emerson EP375 Five Plus One 1941 Alabaster case and handle, with brown knobs and grille, metal rivets and Emerson decal. height 5 3/4in (14.6cm); length 9 1/2in (24.2cm); depth 4 7/8in (12.4cm)	US$ 1,375 £907 €1,068
1073	An Emerson EP375 Five Plus One 1941 Lime case and handle, with yellow knobs and grille, metal rivets and Emerson decal. height 5 3/4in (14.6cm); length 9 1/2in (24.2cm); depth 4 7/8in (12.4cm)	US$ 2,000 £1,319 €1,554
1074	An Emerson EP375 Five Plus One 1941 Raspberry case with tan handle, white knobs and tan grille, metal rivets and Emerson decal. height 5 3/4in (14.6cm); length 9 1/2in (24.2cm); depth 4 7/8in (12.4cm)	US$ 2,125 £1,402 €1,651
1075	An Emerson EP375 Five Plus One 1941 Blue case and handle, with white knobs and tan grille, metal rivets and Emerson decal. height 5 3/4in (14.6cm); length 9 1/2in (24.2cm); depth 4 7/8in (12.4cm)	US$ 6,875 £4,537 €5,343
1076	A Garod 126 Circle Grille 1940 Maroon case with yellow knobs, grille and handle, with Garod decal. height 7in (17.8cm); length 10 1/2in (26.8cm); depth 6in (15.2cm)	US$ 5,625 £3,712 €4,371
1077	A Garod 126 Circle Grille 1940 Yellow case with maroon knobs, grille and handle, with Garod decal. height 7in (17.8cm); length 10 1/2in (26.8cm); depth 6in (15.2cm)	US$ 4,000 £2,639 €3,108
1078	A Garod 1450 Peak-Top 1940 Yellow case with red knobs, handle and faceplate. height 6 5/8in (14cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 3,125 £2,062 €2,428
1079	A Garod 1450 Peak-Top 1940 Alabaster case with red knobs, handle and faceplate. height 6 5/8in (14cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 3,125 £2,062 €2,428
1080	A Garod 1450 Peak-Top 1940 Tortoise case with matching knobs, handle and faceplate, with Garod decal. height 6 5/8in (14cm); length 11in (28cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 2,250 £1,484 €1,748
1081	A Motorola 50XC Circle Grille 1940 Alabaster case with matching knobs, speaker bezel and handle. height 5 3/4in (14.5cm); length 9 5/8in (24.5cm); depth 5 1/8in (13cm)	US$ 1,625 £1,072 €1,263
1082	A Fada 711 1946 Marbleized green case with white knobs and handle. height 5 3/4in (14.5cm); length 9 3/4in (24.6cm); depth 4 7/8in (12.5cm)	US$ 1,375 £907 €1,068
1083	A Fada 700 1946 Marbleized blue case with white knobs and handle. height 6 1/4in (15.8cm); length 10 1/2in (26.6cm); depth 5 3/8in (13.6cm)	US$ 3,250 £2,144 €2,526
1084	A Fada 52 1938 Marbleized blue case with yellow knobs and grille. height 5 1/2in (14cm); length 9in (22.8cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 3,125 £2,062 €2,428
1085	A Fada 52 1938 Maroon case with yellow knobs and grille, with Fada decal. height 5 1/2in (14cm); length 9in (22.8cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 1,750 £1,154 €1,360
1086	A Cyarts B Deluxe 1946 Red case with clear lucite knobs. height 7 1/4in (18.4cm); length 14in (35.5cm); depth 6 1/2in (16.5cm)	US$ 2,250 £1,484 €1,748
1087	A Fada 53X 1938 Yellow case with matching knobs and red louvered grille, Fada Radio decal. height 5 1/2in (14cm); length 8 1/2in (22cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 2,500 £1,649 €1,943
1088	A Fada 53X 1938 Yellow case with matching knobs and green louvered grille, Fada Radio decal. height 5 1/2in (14cm); length 8 1/2in (22cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 2,125 £1,402 €1,651
1089	A Fada 53X 1938 Yellow case with matching knobs and blue louvered grille, Fada Radio decal. height 5 1/2in (14cm); length 8 1/2in (22cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)	US$ 3,750 £2,474 €2,914