Detrola Model 283

Detrola Model 283

This rare 1939 Detrola model 283 radio featured a "Beetle" Plaskon case which saves an otherwise uninteresting square, boxy set from oblivion.  It is the standard 5-tube (plus ballast) set of the day, covering the broadcast band only.  It was also available in brown Bakelite.

Sadly, this radio has a major problem on top.  The heat of the audio output tube caused the case to crack, and eventually a piece broke away and was lost.  This should serve as a warning to the collector who insists on listening to the ball game on a valuable radio. 

Detrola Model 283

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