DETROLA Mini "Teardrop" Cathedral 1930s, what a beauty! Start Price GBP 189.50 Current Price GBP 189.50 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price GBP 239.50 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 14, 2008 Location Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Kent. See more about 'DETROLA Mini "Teardrop" Cathedral 1930s, what a beauty!' Description   TINY UNIQUE STYLE!   DETROLA 302 MIDGET CATHEDRAL c1936   FROM ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTIONS OF VINTAGE / ANTIQUE RADIOS EVER PUT TOGETHER!   It is in good cosmetic condition. The original finish is strong, with supreme two-tone graining and undamaged attractive 'Tunbridge Ware' type inlay. There are no breaks, splits, chips nor dings, save a tiny slither of missing veneer at the back right. The cloth is original and free of any problems, so to the dial and dial cover. The loop aerial assembly at the rear is 'factory issue. It has its original plug, and power cord in very goodd order. Howeber it comes with no guarantees (see caveat below).   Weight - 2.8kgs / 6.1lbs. Dimensions 10.1"W x 9.4"H x 4.3"D (256mm x 239mm x 109mm)   The book value is up around $500, so take advantage of the current wobbles in Sterling.   A great and unusual find in the UK....         Payment please within 4 days by PayPal, or (preferred) by Sterling denominated cheque, to arrive with 7 days. An electronic transfer would also be a preferred option from Overseas. Other payment methods may be possible with the seller's discretion. I am not a technician, and cannot guarantee completeness, nor the finest details. Kindly closely study the images and the description, and ask questions should you need to. I can send higher resolution images if required. New images are normally just a click or two away, so just send me an email address. Please look at my other auctions. There are are lots of bits and pieces. I plan to selectively list more vintage radios, and radio-related items, over the next few months....     You might like to look at some of my other listings, including on my other ID..... international.vintage.wireless.exchange     I will happily combine shipping if appropriate... and collection from Tunbridge Wells would be welcomed.         + UK (2/3 day - DHL - Tracked) - £10.50 +  - BARGAIN - often overnight in practice -   Guaranteed Overnight - Add £3      Most of Europe* (DHL - Tracked)- £26     (*Austria, Belgium, Channel Islands, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden)   USA (Fedex Priority, tracked, often overnight) - £39 Oz/Japan  (Fedex Priority, tracked) - £53   Rest of the World - Check before bidding please         CAVEAT: I do not 'mess' with my radios, and leave them just as they were when I acquired them as a very discerning collector. Most of my radios actually have not been played about with at all!  Under UK law, whilst most will work with little effort, I am not a technician, and working condition of my vintage radios dutifully comes with no assurances nor guarantees. Thus, before attempting to plug into the mains, ALL electrical items must be checked over by somebody qualified to do so.     ********   Please bookmark my seller page, and have a look over the next few days for some great offers... even on other eBay sites! Look at eBay US, Spain, Italy and Australia... Many of my listings are offered on other forums and/or privately.   Circumstances might change.   All my auctions/offers may thus be adjusted at any time.     *********   Che ti avrebbe fatto piacere vedere alcune delle mie altre inserzioni.   Da una delle più complete a livello mondiale collezioni di radio d'epoca mai   montati, alcuni dei più ricercati dopo le radio del mondo è stata offerta (You might like to look at some of my other listings. From one of the most globally comprehensive collections ever put together, some of the most sought-after radios in the world are being offered)   PHILIPS: Original bakelite Speaker Grille & Cloth c1930   GE C400, RARA nano-piccola Radio bianco bachelite 1945   ADDISON Yellow/Maroon CATALIN Valve Radio, Original EXC   CHRIST'S HOSPITAL: Silver Marker's Medal 1831, PINGO   GRIDIRION Empire NFL Football Figural Radio 1940s RARE!     BALKEIT, RARA piccola Radio USA bianco bachelite 1937  "SMOKERETTE" Bakelite Radio, Pipe Dock, Humidors, 1947.    GECOPHONE BBC CRYSTAL RADIO SET #1 GALENA DETECTOR 1922  Unico HEALING 403E "Bagno Bilance" Bachelite Radio RARA 1940s Australiano Golden Voice/Moderne Bathroom Scales.  ADAMO & EVA Nero /Cromato Transistor Radio, 1970s, WoW!      SILVER: The most beautifully designed 1930s radio ever? Please also bookmark my other seller page international.vintage.wireless.exchange and have a look on both IDs for some great offers...       TRU-TONE Cowboy-on-a-Horse Rodeo Radio, 1940s - Unique? Wild West Trophy Craft - So much rarer than Abbotsware!  SINKING OF THE LUSITANIA MEDAL GERMAN WW1 1915 ORIG BOX 1930s European Station Finder - Vintage Radio Ephemera!  USL Battery radio, Kadette chassis, scarce 1930s promo!     (A seconda interesse su eBay Italia, ho anche piano alla lista di Addison e Fada Catalin radio, un 1940s Empire 'Gridiron' radio, e un Ekco A22 / Depending on interest on eBay Italia, I also plan to list Addison and Fada catalin radios, a 40s Empire American Football radio, and an Ekco A22)         Place a Bid!