Vintage Art Deco AWA EMPIRE STATE Bakelite Valve Radio *The Most Stunning Marbelized Empire You Will Ever See* Start Price AUD 19.99 Current Price AUD 4,249.68 Time Left - Bid Count 27 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 20, 2008 End Time Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Location Sydney, New South Wales See more about 'Vintage Art Deco AWA EMPIRE STATE Bakelite Valve Radio ' Description ***Stunning AWA EMPIRE STATE Bakelite Valve Radio*** this superb 1930's AWA valve radio is in excellent used condition & one of the rarest & best examples of this model you will ever find   rare & simply breathtaking cream bakelite drizzled with orange & black veined marbling glistening chrome surrounded mother of pearl effect tuning dial classic & totally unique art deco lines & design stunning rich eyecatching colours in perfect working condition original "AWA The Fisk Radiolette" centre badge ... matching bakelite knobs ...&... a stunning chassis complete with all decals, cloth covered cord & bakelite plug ...an amazing opportunity to secure this rare & stunning art deco radio that would be simply the finest ever offered for sale & an investment for the future... measuring...27cm long...28cm high...16cm wide ( approx ) as can be seen in picture '1' i also have a genuine matching AWA EMPIRE STATE cigarette case which was given to AWA dealers in the Christmas of 1936...this is NOT included in this auction but can bid on it simply by checking out Check out my other items! this week...combined they make an iconic & highly prized pair so be sure not to miss out on both   PLEASE NOTE... before listing i plugged the radio in & switched it on...the dial & valves inside all lit up...&...within about 40seconds ( warm up time ) it was working fine with great sound...i was easily able to tune in 7 or so local stations...PLEASE REMEMBER though that this is a vintage electrical item & i can give no guarantees as to its continued working condition... i would also advise that if it were to be used daily that it be checked over by a professional to ensure 100% safety ( as should all vintage electrical items ) CONDITION...the radio is in excellent condition...with the dial...tuning knobs...speaker cloth...awa centre badge...cord & plug...all present & in excellent condition... the case is simply in the most excellent condition...with the exception of some minor age related, smooth stress marks that were not even able to be shown...this stunning radio has no chips, cracks, repairs & the bakelite retains its original beautiful soft lustre... also if you are a radio collector or just have an interest in vintage radios this radio can happily be delivered FREE to the National Radio & Phono Fest in Canberra during September ~~*~~ overall this radio displays just superb & would be perfect feature in any room or valuable addition to any collection...this model is featured on page 42 of the new & exciting book on bakelite radios RADIO DAYS ( which is not included in this auction but can be purchased by simply Checking out my other items! please read below for more details ) ..........................................................RADIO DAYS.......................................................... Finally, this is the book that bakelite radio collectors have been waiting for...it is beautiful, comprehensive, professionally produced and affordable. From 1932 to 1954...see all the models and all the sets in all their amazing colours. RADIO DAYS is a lavishly produced, beautifully presented 264 page hardcover book displaying over 400 radios in high quality photographs. There are 25 pages of text plus rare advertisements and memorabilia which complement the history of the bakelite radio in Australia. For the first time the major collectors in Australia brought their radios together to ensure all the models and all the variations could be properly photographed and presented together in this unique reference book. Bakelite radios are now recognised for their art deco styling and having a significant role in Australia’s history of industrial design, consumer marketing and mass production. RADIO DAYS is a unique photographic history of Australian bakelite radios and will become the standard reference for collectors. The book will be in selected shops in October, but first copies can be purchased now by simply Checking out my other items! The authors are bakelite radio collectors and the quality of the book and the price reflect their objective to highlight the charms of these wonderful domestic appliances of yesterday and give fellow collectors a book all can be proud of. At $89.99 plus postage and packing this is amazing value. A deluxe limited edition of 100 copies will also be available. Each is individually numbered and signed by the authors. It has a special cloth cover and a slipcase and comes with a limited edition A2 poster of all the models. At $330.00 plus P&P this is an investment for the serious collector...this too will be available via eBay...  ...........................................................................................................................................................................................    Postage costs although specified as $1.00 above can only be determined at the end...OR...upon request...postage is stated as such only to make the item appear in all possible eBay searhes for everyone to see...therefore postage costs will be higher than $1 & i will happily specify exact postage to any destination, just email me with your postcode or country... PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURES BELOW...I AM NO EXPERT & HAVE DESCRIBED THE RADIO TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE...PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING & I WILL HAPPILY ANSWER A.S.A.P.   ***A Superb Display Piece For The Collector Or Radio Enthusiast*** Place a Bid!