Sentinel Marbled Sand "Wavy Grill" Catalin Tube Radio Start Price USD 1,495.00 Current Price USD 1,495.00 Time Left 23 days 5 hours 34 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, October 04, 2008 End Time Sunday, February 01, 2009 Location Toledo, Ohio See more about 'Sentinel Marbled Sand "Wavy Grill" Catalin Tube Radio' Description *Please read full description before placing your bid* ******* SENTINEL 284 NI SAND WITH BUTTERSCOTCH TRIM CATALIN TUBE RADIO ********* Offered here is an richly marbleized  Sand with Butterscotch Trim Sentinel "Wavy Grill" Catalin Tube Radio made circa 1945.  This radio displays extremely well and plays as well also all across the dial.  This example displays its marbelization wonderfully, check out all six pictures and I am sure you will agree!  John Sideli in his book, "Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930's & 1940's", calls this radio "A wonderfully robust design... with its car-bumper grill and headlight-like knobs has a certain humor about it and is quite unlike anything else that was ever made in a Catalin Set. It is, without a doubt, one of the more interesting and stylish postwar models”. Be sure to check out all pictures of this example as I am sure that you will agree it is a great addition to any collection or deco mid-century decor.  I am listing approximately 100 choice condition catalin, mirrored, bakelite, and character vintage vacuum tube radios in addition to three dozen clocks from the World War II era.    If you are looking for a unique gift that is also a great collectible, consider this beautiful vintage vacuum tube radio or any one of the other items I am offering!   See full condition report below.     PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE ART DECO BAKELITE, MIRRORED,  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- SENTINEL MODEL- 284 NI, "Wavy Grille" YEAR- 1945 CASE MATERIAL- Catalin, the Gem of Plastics SIZE- 11” W x 7 1/2” H x 6 1/8” D CONDITION-  This radio is in great condition containing no cracks, chips, nicks,  dings, major scratches, repairs, or hairlines now or in the past. I have hand polished this radio to a wonderful gleam. No machine sanding on this beauty! The radio is very clean inside and out and displays the true marbleization expertly! This radio retains its factory original cardboard back panel, the glass dial scale is a perfect replacement.  The grill cloth is factory original and in impeccable condition considering it is nearly 65 years old!!!   This radio only needs to be displayed, played, and enjoyed! CHASSIS/PLAYING CONDITION-The chassis is clean, complete, and I was able to pick up 3-4 any stations that were very clear. As a reminder, these vintage radios are not meant for everyday use, nor should they be played for extended periods of time. As with any electronic device (especially one that is 60 years old!) BID WITH CONFIDENCE AS ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AS DESCRIBED. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. 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 always 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 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 or money order. 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!