Rare And Collectible Bakelite Items : 1948 Bakelite

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Antique Admiral Bakelite Television
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Antique Admiral Bakelite Television. This is an awesome piece! Without a doubt my favorite from my collection. Disclaimer: this tv has been electronically serviced but due to its age it is being sold as is, whereis for collectibility
Here we have a 1948 admiral 20x122 Bakelite console television. At the time of production it is said that the cabinet of this TV set was the largest piece of Bakelite ever cast! This television was recently electronically restored to its former glory within the past month (December 2019) All paper and wax capacitors were replaced, the tuner was cleaned and a
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1500.00 USD 2025-11-20
Vintage Antique Art Deco Marbled Yellow Bakelite Catalin Inkwell Desk Set.
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Vintage Antique Art Deco Marbled Yellow Bakelite Catalin Inkwell Desk Set 1407.5 Grams.

Designed by Charles Boynton and manufactured by the renowned English station company John Dickinson and Co Ltd, the Carvacraft range, available in amber or green bakelite, was only produced between 1948-1951.
Very Good condition Antique Pieces With veins/damari without cracks.

Inkwell size: 27 x 17.5 x 5 cm. Biggest thickness 2 cm.Weight: 852 Grams.
Writing Stand size: 22 x 13.5 x 3 cm nbsp;Weight:422 5 Grams.Ahstray size: 10.2 x 8 2.5 cm.Weight: 133 Grams.
Total weight
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1080.00 USD 2025-11-20
Outstanding Antique 1948 Coca Cola Coke Bakelite Radio Working!
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Up for sale is. 1948 Coca Cola Bakelite AM Radio. Radio works Perfectly, sounds good and Display lights up. This Radio has Been Re-Painted but was Beautifully Done.
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699.95 USD 2025-11-20
Restored Vintage RCA Model 75x15 TIGER SWIRL Bakelite Table Radio from 1948
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The brass accent pieces have been polished and overlacquered to prevent future tarnishing. A thorough clean job. Check out all the photos. The end result is an old fashioned tube radio giving excellent reception across the dial, playing with warmth and depth.
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699.00 USD 2025-11-20
Beautiful, working 1948 Gilfillan
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The year 1948 produced many beautiful radios after World War II, none better than this Gilfillan tabletop set, which is an icon of the Art Deco period with its Bullet shape and streamlined design and half moon dial.   Gilfillan Bros. Radio of Los Angeles, CA was a small company but very collectable This is a model #58 in an ivory plaskon cabinet.  The radio has been electronically and cosmetically restored, the knobs are ivory plaskon winged style, original back panel and the dial lights up as it should and it plays very well. I am listing another one of this model in red pain
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595.00 USD 2025-11-20
Beautiful, working 1948 Gilfillan
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The year 1948 produced many beautiful radios after World War II, none better than this Gilfillan tabletop set, which is an icon of the Art Deco period with its Bullet shape and streamlined design with half moon dial.   Gilfillan Bros. Radio of Los Angeles, CA was a small company but very collectable This is a model #58 in a red painted finish that is professionally done. The radio has been electronically and cosmetically restored, the knobs are ivory plaskon bullet style, original back panel and the dial lights up as it should and it plays very well.  This radio has the added
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495.00 USD 2025-11-20
Vintage AMBER Butterscotch CATALIN Bakelite CARVACRAFT Notepad 420 GRAMS
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VINTAGE AMBER BUTTERSCOTCH CATALIN BAKELITE NOTEPAD 420 GRAMSDesigned by Charles Boynton and manufactured by the renowned English station company John Dickinson and Co Ltd, the Carvacraft range, available in amber butterscotch or green bakelite, was only produced between 1948-1951.On the back it is marked Caracraft. PLEASE NKTE THAT PHOTO 2 IS WITH A LIGHT BEHIND IT FOR YOU TO SEE THE STRUCTURE AND MARBELING Measures ; ( 3.2cm ) 1.1/4" inches high x ( 13.8cm ) 5.3/8" inches across x ( 22cm ) 8.5/8" inches .Thickness is 1 cm at the thinest part which is the 3.35� in the middle part of the
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475.00 USD 2025-11-20
Westinghouse H-188 â??Pagodaâ? Antique Bakelite Cabinet Tube Radio 1948 Restored
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The Model H-188 dates to 1948, yet youâ??d hardly know it looking at this one that remains in superb condition with only the lightest signs of wear. The orange Lucite pointer is mounted on a gold ball that rotates smoothly without binding or slipping after a restring of the dial cord.
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450.00 USD 2025-11-20
VINTAGE ANTIQUE ART DECO AMBER MARBLED YELLOW BAKELITE CATALIN DESK SET INKWELLS
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VINTAGE ANTIQUE ART DECO AMBER MARBLED YELLOW BAKELITE CATALIN DESK SET INKWELLS and PEN HOLDERS. FROM MY RESEARCH I FOUND THIS TO BE DESIGNED BY CHARLES BOYNTON AND MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND OR UK, CARVACRAFT FRIN 1948-1951. I THINK IT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. I DIDN'T SEE ANY FLAWS BUT WHEN I TURNED IT UPSIDE DOWN I SAW A FEW CHIPS. I TOOK A PHOTO OF THAT. I SHIP PRIORITY MAIL ONLY TO THE U.S.
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450.00 USD 2025-11-20
Restored Vintage RCA Model 75x11 Bakelite Table Radio from 1948
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The brass accent pieces have been polished and overlacquered to prevent future tarnishing. A thorough clean job. Check out all the photos. The end result is an old fashioned tube radio giving excellent reception across the dial, playing with warmth and depth.
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449.00 USD 2025-11-20
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE FARNSWORTH BULLET BAKELITE TUBE RADIO WITH SWIRLED COLORS
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BEAUTIFUL ART DECO FARNSWORTH GT-50 BAKELITE TUBE RADIO FROM 1948. THIS IS A STUNNING EYE CATCHING RADIO THAT LOOKS EVEN BETTER IN PERSON. THIS IS A 5 TUBE 1 BAND A/M SET THAT HAS HAD A FULL REBUILD WITH NEW CAPACITORS AND FILTERS.
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435.00 USD 2025-11-20
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MIDGET CROSLEY BAKELITE TUBE RADIO WITH SWIRLED COLORS
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BEAUTIFUL ART DECO MIDGET CROSLEY 58-TK BAKELITE TUBE RADIO FROM 1948. THIS IS A STUNNING LITTLE RADIO THAT LOOKS EVEN BETTER IN PERSON. THIS IS A 5 TUBE 1 BAND A/M SET THAT HAS HAD A FULL REBUILD WITH NEW CAPACITORS AND FILTERS.
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430.00 USD 2025-11-20
COOL VINTAGE  MIRROR-TONE 4F8 BAKELITE TUBE RADIO WITH SWIRLED CATALIN COLORS
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FOR BID ......… VERY NICE nbsp;MIRROR TONE nbsp; nbsp;MODEL nbsp;4F8 nbsp;MIDGET TUBE RADIO FROM  1948 nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; THE CABINET IS REFINISHED IN A nbsp;GORGEOUS nbsp;2 TONE CANDY APPLE TANGERINE AND LIME GREEN METALLIC  WITH BLACK SWRILS WITH SILVER GRILL FINS. VERY COOL GRILL COLORS.  IT IS CLEAR COATED IN A PREMIUM AUTOMOTIVE CLEAR AND BUFFED TO A MIRROR LIKE SHINE THAT WILL LAST FOR YEARS TO COME nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp
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397.86 USD 2025-11-20
Bendix 1946 bakelite vintage vacuum tube radio
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A Bendix bakelite vintage vacuum tube radio, made circa 1948 in Baltimore, MD.  It is a model 110 Exceptionally nice looking radio has been electronically restored. All tubes have been checked and has a new power cord and is ready for everyday listening.   It has been professionally painted in an attractive two tone color.

Five tubes and the internal antenna pull in the AM stations very well. The curved plastic dial scale is nicely lighted and has one flaw, a stress crack about 3/8" in the upper left hand corner . The gorgeous Bakelite case surrounds the entire radio. Ful
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379.00 USD 2025-11-20
Restored Vintage General Electric Model 114 Bakelite Table Radio from 1948
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If you are looking for a restored old-time tube radio that can be played as often as you like and for as long as you like, please read on:
You are viewing a totally restored nbsp;General ElectricAM Broadcast bakelite cabinet table radio from 1948. This radio set has been restored to it's original condition and is ready to bring another lifetime's listening pleasure to it's proud new owner. You will be satisfied with this radio set because no detail inside OR outside has been overlooked in order to deliver both "dependable performance" and appealing cabinetry. Every effort has
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329.00 USD 2025-11-20
Carvacraft Dickinson Art Deco Green Notepad and Telephone Index
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Art Deco  Notebook Pad produced by Dickinson for Carvacraft from 1948 till 1951 only.Part of a larger line of similar desktop  accessories by Carvacraft , the offered item is,  USED but in exceptionally "Like New condition apart from the Telephone Index whose first three pages ,letter A, have been "vandalised" by an unruly child  most probably- rest mostly being left untouched( an ink line in three other places). The green colour is very well preserved. Some more items, visible in last photo, will be posted as well. 
The Notepad  measures    &
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325.00 USD 2025-11-20
Vintage Philco Hippo Bakelite Tube Radio 48-460 c 1948
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Beautiful Vintage Philco "Hippo" Bakelite Tube Radio- Some tubes light up-Power works- Loud humming noise-Tuner dial turns, but indicator doesn't move-Needs a bit of work- 48-460- 1948circa- Cream Coloured Bakelite Casing- No Back- No cracks on case- Great shape for 1948!
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325.00 USD 2025-11-20
Little Orphan Annie Radio Phone - Bakelite - MiB 1948? Antique - Scarce Rare
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Little Orphan Annie Radio Phone - Bakelite - MiB 1948? Antique - Scarce Rare. Condition is Used. Incredible piece of Americana! 1940s Little Orphan Annie Radio-Phone - Bakelite by Da-Myco Phone is in stunning condition especially for the age. I have no idea how to test it and i will not attempt to tinker with it.  Battery case is clean as shown. The box lid clip is corroded as pictured. Box lid also has corner tear as pictured.  Minor creasing and wear from age. Great artwork Thanks for visiting!
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319.99 USD 2025-11-20
Impressive Vintage Bakelite Zenith AM/FM/ Tube Radio Model 7H820W-RESTORED
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Zenith collectors! Here is great one! It is the model7H820W AM/FM tube radio from1948. The knobs are original. The back is a great laser cut reproduction. The label is a copy made from the original that had to be removed for painting.
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315.00 USD 2025-11-20
Vintage Art Deco BAKELITE RADIO 1948 Astor Baby 'FOOTBALL' Qld Ivory Working !
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In an Ivory Colour Bakelite. Brown Bakelite Plug. An excellent Bakelite radio to add to your collection. from my personal Bakelite collection. Valve Mantle Compact Radio. Working Condition ! Original Cloth Cord with.
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309.21 USD 2025-11-20


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