[NJARC] Sparks Withington (Sparton) Radio

[Philip Harris]

The 620 Sparton is also not in the book:  "The Complete Price Guide to
Antique Radios: Pre-War Consoles" by Mark Stein.  Most of the Sparton
consoles in this price guide for the earlier '30s seemed to be priced in the
$300 range.  We all know that these books are only a guide, however.

"The Radio Collector's Directory and Price Guide" by Robert Grinder makes
reference to the 620 and shows it as a 1930 Battery Set, High Boy with 10
tubes.  It has no stars which indicates that there is no reference to price
the set from past transactions at meets, auctions, etc.

If it's a battery set it's value is somewhat lower than an equivalent
electric set, as a VERY general rule.

That's all I've got here.

Phil


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Subject: [NJARC] Sparks Withington (Sparton) Radio


> Hello,
>        Can anyone help me date a Sparton console, Model 620 with a series
600
> power supply.  In addition, it has a Magnavox model 120-A speaker.  It
> appears to be all in original condition with some of the original Sparton
> tubes still in it and not in need of any major furniture work.
>        The cabinet is on a pedestal with bi-fold doors.  There are 3 knobs
in
> line below a vertical dial.  The speaker is above the dial behind carved
> grillwork.  The speaker is about 8" and needs to be reconed.
>        It is not in the 5th edition of Antique Radios and I can't seem to
> find anything but a schematic on-line.  If you have an idea of the value
for
> it, that would be appreciated as well.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Joe
>
>
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