General Electric Jewel Box Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio Start Price USD 1,295.00 Current Price USD 1,295.00 Time Left 29 days 9 hours 48 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 08, 2008 End Time Friday, February 06, 2009 Location OH See more about 'General Electric Jewel Box Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio' Description *Please read full description before placing your bid*  *Deco General Electric L-622 Tortoise "Jewel Box" Catalin Tube Radio* Offered here is a Tortoise colored General Electric L-622 "Jewel Box" Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio made circa 1941.   This lovely radio displays extremely well showing it's beautiful mixed brown heavily translucent swirling.   This example is in great condition exhibiting one  crack, and no chips, nicks, dings, repairs, tube burns, or major scratches.   The hairline is a common one on the rear lid caused by the shrinkage of the catalin around the screw that holds the hinged lid in place.  This example retains its factory original butterscotch catalin knobs, metal escutcheons, and grill cloth.   Be sure to check out all pictures of this example as I am sure that you will agree it is spectacular.  I have hand polished this example to a wonderful gleam. 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. If you are looking for a unique gift that is also a great 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- General Electric   MODEL- L-622,  "Jewel Box"   YEAR-   1941    CASE MATERIAL- Catalin, the Gem of Plastics   SIZE- 9" W x 5 3/4" H x  4 3/4” D   CONDITION- This radio is in excellent condition exhibiting only one stressline crack as shown in pictures, no other cracks, nicks, dings, scuff, repairs, or chips.  Radio is factory original.   I have hand polished this beauty so display its depth and luster!  The radio is very clean inside and out, this radio is sure to please you!  Email with any questions on this beauty.   CHASSIS/PLAYING CONDITION- The chassis is clean and complete but the cord is damaged, so it is untested.  Electronic restoration is available for an additional fee, by estimate.   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!