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

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

Description: 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

Additional Information: 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:
Bakelite
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1949
Condition:
ExcellentGreat condition, no chips no major scratches.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA

Reserve: $1,680.00

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

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