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Philco "transitone" 5 tube AM radio

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Bakelite and Catalin Radios14 of 34My favourite radio, but what make and model please?Airline 14BR-521 Bakelite Radio circa 1941
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    Posted 9 years ago

    Hammerdog
    (2 items)

    Made in about 1948, I used to have one of these radios waaay back in 1962. Found this rebuilt one recently. Had to buy it! Plays great! Tube radios have that great sound quality.

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    Comments

    1. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 9 years ago
      Love old radios, beautiful post!
    2. SadeeAnne, 9 years ago
      The casing is Bakelite. Great condition!
    3. Signaholic Signaholic, 9 years ago
      These were certainly built to last! I have the same radio in a cream color. Philco built them right.

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