[NJARC] Sparks Withington (Sparton) Radio

Mon, 09 Sep 2002 17:47:05 -0400

"Radio Collector's Guide" by McMahon lists the set, model 620, as a 1930, 10
tube, AC, highboy.  It sold new for $150.00 without tubes.  There was also a 110
volt, DC version.

Magnavox abandoned radio manufacturing "in mid 1927 in favor of dynamic
speakers."  They sold these speakers to other set manufacturers.  (From Alan
Douglas, "Radio Manufacturers of the 1920's".)  I have a BelRad cathedral radio
from about 1931-32 that has a Magnavox speaker in it.

Aaron

Philip Harris wrote:

> 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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