Midget Emerson Onyx Green Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio Start Price USD 1,495.00 Current Price USD 1,495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 24, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Location Toledo, Ohio See more about 'Midget Emerson Onyx Green Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio' Description *Please read full description before placing your bid* Offered for your consideration is an Art Deco Emerson model #564  "Slot Grill" Richly Marbleized Brazilian Onyx Green with Maroon Catalin Tube Radio made circa 1940. This radio displays extremely well showing it's gorgeous color and swirling. This example is in great condition exhibiting no cracks, chips, nicks, dings, repairs, or major scratches.  Be sure to check out all pictures of this example as I am sure that you will agree it is spectacular. The radio retains it's factory original maroon catalin knobs, grill cloth, and cardboard back panel.   I have hand refinished (no machine sanding) the cabinet and removed 60+ years of dirt, grime, and oxidation, now displaying the true color and beauty!!!   Please be sure to check out my other auctions as there is something for everyone in every price range and many are offered at no reserve including several other Catalins and some great art deco Bakelites and contact me any questions.  If you are looking for a unique gift that is also a smart collectible, consider this beautiful vintage vacuum tube radio!  See full condition report below. PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE ART DECO BAKELITE AND CATALIN MID CENTURY VINTAGE VACUUM TUBE RADIOS, 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- Emerson   MODEL- 564, "Slot Grille"   YEAR- 1940   CASE MATERIAL- Catalin "The Gem of Plastics"   SIZE- 7” W x 5 1/8 ” H x 3 13/16” D   CONDITION- This radio is in excellent condition containing no cracks, chips, nicks, dings, deep scratches, or tube burns, now or in the past.  The knobs, grill cloth, and chassis are factory original.  No cosmetic restoration/repair was necessary.   CHASSIS/PLAYING CONDITION-The chassis is clean, complete but I was unable to pick up any stations clearly.  The dial light works fine illuminating the vertical dial.   Electronic restoration is available at an additional cost (by estimate).  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!