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Mid-century 1949 Carrara Ivory Emerson Model 581 Plaskon Vacuum Tube AM Radio

$2,800
£2,120.74
€2,435.60
CA$3,923.72
A$4,265.87
CHF 2,261.77
MX$51,136.97
NOK 28,745.93
SEK 26,335.18
DKK 18,203

About the Item

Original 1949 Emerson Model 581 Plaskon AM Tube Radio. This radio was crafted using plaskon plastic, an enduring precursor to contemporary polycarbonate and styrene-based plastics. Manufactured by Emerson in 1949, this AM tabletop tube clock radio remains in excellent working order with all original knobs Measurements: 7.5" Tall X 11" Wide X 6" deep United States, 1949
  • Creator:
    Emerson Electric (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1949
  • Condition:
    Great condition, no chips no major scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Van Nuys, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20N00649.jm.4MS1stDibs: LU947436706032

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