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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 26

RCA Radiola 26 Portable Super-Heterodyne Receiver

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
RCA Radiola 26 Portable Super-Heterodyne, Radio Corporation of America.
Battery operated. Manufactured circa 1925.

Front panel cover rotates and can be detached, with original tubing behind labeled metal compartment.

H: 14 1/8 W: 13 D: 9 1/2 in.

Condition

Untested. Wooden casement has slight scuffs. Lacquer is cracking in a few places. Metal components have slight oxidation commensurate with age. Corner is chipped, with slight loss. Station selector 1 and 2 dials rotate in unison. Lacking batteries. 3 knobs lacking black covers.
Overall Dimensions
Width: 13.00

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.