VINTAGE RADIOS Mark Woolley Collection CATALIN EMERSON FADA GAROD MOTOROLA

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Description: Title: The Mark Woolley Collection of Vintage Radios Collections, Provenance: Mark Woolley Auction House: Bonhams New York Sale, Date: #16088, December 19, 2007 Pages: 83 pages Format, Size: Softcover, 8 1/4" by 10 1/2" Language: English Lots: 215 lots Illustrations: full-color photographs of every lot Additional Information: Brief essays on the Woolley Collection and Catalin Radios. Separate sheet of final auction prices realized included. Press Release: "Bonhams showcases 215 vintage radios from the Mark Woolley Collection in this auction catalogue. This well-known, important private collection consists of more than 200 radio models designed and created in America during the 1930s and 1940s. A large number of pieces from the collection have been published in John Sideli’s 'Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s- A Collector’s Guide to Catalin Models' -- long considered to be one of the most important reference works on the subject. Several radios from the collection were also included in a Smithsonian exhibition Engines of Change: The American Industrial Revolution, which closed in 2006." "Mr. Woolley purchased his first radio, an Emerson Patriot (lot 5186), in New York City in 1982 for $1,200; the collection grew over the years to include as many as 400 examples, later to be gradually refined to the current offering." "After the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, many industrial manufacturers actively participated in the wave of American patriotism that swept the nation. Chief among them was the Fada Radio Corporation which issued red, white and blue examples of two of their most popular models at the time: the 115 Streamliner, and the Fada L56. These patriotic examples were aptly named “The All American” models. At the time of printing 'Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s', author John Sideli noted that he was aware of only two known examples of The All American Streamliner. Three examples of this model will be offered on December 19th, estimates ranging between $5,000 and $10,000 for each." "Also included in this collection are fascinating radios designed by Norman Bel Geddes, Frank Glover, J. Samson Spencer and Walter Dorwin Teague. Of particular interest will be a spectacular grouping of 13 examples of the severely Art Deco Air King 52. Designed in 1933 by Harold Van Doren and cast in three variants in shades of red, white, black, mint green, blue and lavender, these radios carry pre-sale estimates ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 each." Among the many models to be offered are: the Emerson AX235 Little Miracle, Cyarts B, Emerson BT 245 Cathedral, Fada 711, Garod 6AU1 Commander, Fada L56, Fada 1000 Bullet, Sentinel 284NI, Addison 2 Waterfall Grille, Kadette K 25 Clockette, Sparton Cloisonne, Arvin 532, Tom Thumb, and the rare Symphony Split Grille. Other featured manufacturers include: Stewart Warner, Sylvania, AWA, Motorola, GE, Crosley, RCA, AMC, Windham, Bendix, Addison, Globe, Dewald. A great reference for collectors! Please check my other vintage radio auction catalogue -- Michael and Diane Schoeman Collection! REFERENCES TO CONDITION AND/OR ITEM DESCRIPTION INFORMATION PROVIDED BY EBAY IN THEIR ITEM SPECIFICS MAY HAVE DISCREPANCIES. ACTUAL CONDITION AND PUBLISHING DETAILS ARE GIVEN WITHIN MY LISTING. Condition: The condition definition listed in the "Item Specifics" box above is generated by Ebay. The following is my specific condition description. Excellent minus condition , coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages clean and unmarked, covers have general light wear (minor edge and surface wear). Shipping: Domestic winner pays 1 pound Media Mail or Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope shipping -- both which include DELIVERY CONFIRMATION . International winner pays First Class or Priority International Flat Rate Envelope Mail. Please note: First Class International Mail and Priority Mail Inte... read more

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