Regency-Sony

Click photos to enlarge	Regency - Sony
	Regency TR-1 Red with Box 1954 One of the first radios ever made. Regency TR-1 with its Original box!! No cracks, no chips, no inside corrosion. It also has the original warranty certificate/operating instructions. Has light scratches/scuffing on the back and the gold tuner knob is worn in spots. There is no coin slot, which means that this is a very early model. The serial number is #24609. Has a hand-drawn schematic. Purchased from original owner.
	Regency TR-1 Red with Box 1954 Here is the box and the hand-drawn schematic.
	Regency TR-1G mahogany swirl 1954-55? This is one of the very first transistor radios ever made. It's a Regency, model TR-1G, has four transistors, in an extremely rare "marbled mahogany" case, which adds considerably to its value. You collectors will also want to know that this is serial number 37252-G, and the cap code is 609-000. That said, this is one of those "oddity radios" that Eric Wrobbel talks about in his Regency TR-1 Family book. It has the oldest style case--deep, "pointy" logo, molded and painted, no dot under the volume control, extra tuning indicator below the dial, and the dimple in the back covered by the large label, the battery contacts are the "folded" kind, there is no coin slot, and a "non-Jensen" speaker; yet it has the later "TR-1G" chassis. There is a very small scratch on the right hand side, and the usual scuffs these Regencys get from coming in and out of their leather cases, (extremely hard to see on the mahogany unless you look under just the right light). These do not distract from the beauty of this set. A previous owner has replaced 3 of the electrolytics, and it plays, albeit quietly. Very clean inside and out. It comes with the original leather case which is also in excellent shape.
	Regency TR-99 Worldwide 1960 IDE is best know for its Regency TR-1 family, universally agreed to be the first commercially produced transistor radios. But they also made other models including this larger seven-transistor that will remind you of a Zenith "owl" radio when placed side-by-side.
	Remco Desk Crystal Set Kit Unassembled! Early 60s Remember these? And this one is unassembled, with all of the parts still in their bags. Amazing. Circa 1960.
	Remco Radiocraft Table Crystal Set Circa 1960 Did you have one of these as a kid? I did. It was my first kit. I remember dad helping me put it all together. Or was it the other way around? I think I got to hold the screwdriver for him.;-) This one comes with the assembly manual which is a hoot all by itself . For example the paragraph next to the schematic says "Radio men follow plans when building or repairing radios. These drawings are called 'schematics.' See if you can identify all the parts. The assumption back then was that there were only radio men, not radio women. Big mistake, Remco! Eventually, they marketed a pink radio for the "female" buyer. Wonder how it did? Ya don't see many of those around today.
	Rocket Radio with Box Early 60s Did you have one of these as a kid? Boomers everywhere pick these up and say "Oh, I had one of these." This nostalgia has fostered new knock-offs. The old radios sell for hundreds of dollars. New ones are twenty or less. Be careful out there, and enjoy!
	Sharp Suntone TR-202 1958 Early, sleek, six-transistor, black and white, silver grill, underpainted. Solid. A delight to hold. Works great. No CD markings, which is unusual for a radio of this age.
	Silvertone (Sears) 213 1959 Terrific vintage "ice blue" Silvertone transistor radio, model 213. It measures 6 1/2 by 3 inches, has great color, is in working condition. Has civil defense Markings. In good general condition but is missing metal stand.
	Sony 610 Red 1958 The Quintessential transistor radio? Sony's first first mass-produced model. This is a beautiful, red example with an early 'smooth' escutcheon, and a case provided by the US distributor, since Sony didn't offer them. Has kick stand/handle. Gorgeous! The 610 was, and still is popular both in Japan and in the U.S.
	Sony 650 1962 Early red Sony with ecru top half. Battery compartment has the gray pull tab. Factory sticker is under battery. No battery leaks anywhere. Knobs are tight. Not a chip, scratch, or ding other than one grill dent. This is a really clean, sharp example. Leather case is black , in fine condition and tight. You don't see to many like this one. Some consider this to be the last of the collectible pocket radios.
Click picture to enlarge.	Sony TR-620 with Clamshell 1960 Oooo! A hard-to-find blue one, with the hand strap, and the clamshell gift box, and a pretty nice leather case. Has the the combination battery cover "kickstand" that lets you tilt it back. Excellent condition. Strong player. Plastic and metal all like new. This is a way nicer than average 620.
	Sony Shirt Pocket Clock Radio 1961 This black and gold Sony shirt pocket radio is extremely unusual! It has a Seiko alarm clock built-in. The alarm works and the clock keeps accurate time. Has CD Markings, and a gold tilt stand/handle. The radio is in good condition. Measures 4' X 2 1/2' X. 1 1/4'. Elegant.
	Sony TR-830 19?? 'Found this eight-transistor Sony at a swap meet. Has tuning meter, and a very pretty face. Neat spring-loaded power switch on top. Nice metal battery door with metal spring latch. Anybody know the age of this beauty?
	Sony TR-86 1958 Stunning, very early six-transistor Sony with red case and gold grill. Beautiful underpainting and metal. Gold 'kickstand.' Two chips on left back. Otherwise, excellent condition. Working. Has CD markings.
	Sony TR-86 Tilt 1958 Another angle of what I think is one of the prettiest radios ever made.
	Sony TR-6080 1963 This six-transistor coat pocket radio has a handle/stand, and all the charm that makes Sony radios collectible. The color of one is called red, but it is more like salmon, or maybe "orange-salmon."