Gorgeous Emerson Tombstone Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio! Start Price USD 2,495.00 Current Price USD 2,495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, October 04, 2008 End Time Friday, January 02, 2009 Location OH See more about 'Gorgeous Emerson Tombstone Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio!' Description *Please read full description before placing your bid*  *Distinctive Emerson AU-190 Marbleized Alabaster Cathedral Catalin Tube Radio* Offered here is a Deco Emerson AU-190 "Tombstone" or "Cathedral" Marbleized Alabaster Catalin Bakelite Tube Radio made circa 1937 in New York, New York.  If you have been looking for a superb, pristine vacuum tube radio in the catalin genre, consider this stunning example!   This radio is in great condition containing no cracks, chips, nicks,  dings, tube burns, repairs, or scratches now or in the past.   This example retains its original catalin knobs,  and  the cardboard back is a perfect replacement.  The herringbone style grill cloth is a vintage replacement from a New Old Stock bolt of fabric I was able to obtain from a long closed radio repair shop in the UP.   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 that displays the true marbleization of catalin expertly.  No 70+ years of oxidation!   I am listing nearly 100 old radios over the next few months, so be sure to bookmark my auctions.  Dozens of art deco clocks, including Neon-Glo, Lackner, & Manning Bowman!  Radios I will be listing included several Walter Dorwin Teague designed cobalt blue mirrored examples by Sparton.   If you are looking for a unique gift that is also a great collectible, consider this beautiful vintage vacuum tube radio!  Please read  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- Emerson   MODEL- #AU-190 "Cathedral"   YEAR- 1937    CASE MATERIAL- Catalin, the Gem of Plastics   SIZE- 7 3/8" W x 10" H x 5 1/8” D   CONDITION-  This radio is in excellent condition having no cracks, nicks, dings, scratches,  hairlines, stress lines, repairs, or chips now or in the past. Radio retains its factory original catalin knobs. The grille cloth is a NOS vintage replacement and  the cardboard back is a replacement in addition to the clear dial lense and water slide decal above the grill opening.  While it doesn't show in the pics, I have installed the fourth factory original felt foot on the bottom so the radio sits level with no tilting.   I have hand polished this beauty so display its depth and luster, with no machine sanding!  The radio is very clean inside and out, this radio is sure to please you!  Email with any questions on this beauty.  No cosmetic repairs/restoration was necessary on this gorgeous example of a bygone era.   CHASSIS/PLAYING CONDITION-The chassis is clean and complete and I was able to pick up 3-4 stations clearly. As a reminder, these vintage radios are not meant for everyday use, nor should they be played for extended periods of time as the heat of the tubes could cause a burn on the cabinet.    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!