Item Report
American Art Deco Walnut Floor Radio Cabinet
By: U.S. Gloritone (United States Radio & Television Corporation)
Style: Art Deco / Colonial Revival Transitional
Origin: United States
Materials: Walnut veneer, fabric speaker cloth, metal hardware, original dials
Age: circa 1932-1935
Condition: Good (visible finish wear, minor losses at feet, presumed unrestored electronics, not tested for working condition)
Value: $150–$400 (auction, depending on working condition and originality)
Maker's Marks / Writing: 'U.S. Gloritone' visible on central dial.
Date: 2025-06-18 09:19:38.108777
Description:
This is a classic American floor-standing radio cabinet from the early 1930s, crafted predominantly of walnut veneer with decorative carved details and original cloth grille. The radio dial is marked 'U.S. Gloritone,' a brand associated with the United States Radio & Television Corporation from the late 1920s and early 1930s. The cabinet features fluted columns, shaped apron, and cabriole legs typical of transitional Art Deco and Colonial Revival influences.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A desirable decorative object for vintage home décor enthusiasts and collectors of early American radio equipment. As a period piece, value is enhanced if all internal radio components are original and in working order, but still collectible if non-functional. Some cosmetic wear and potential cabinet restorations are typical for pieces of this age.
Individual Images:
- Only one image provided; detail images of the back
- interior electronics
- and close-ups of the dial
- grille cloth
- and legs would aid further in verifying originality and assessing condition.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Good (visible finish wear, minor losses at feet, presumed unrestored electronics, not tested for working condition)
Identification Score: 98%
The brand marking, cabinet style, and exterior hardware clearly identify this as an early 1930s American Gloritone floor radio. Distinctive period features increase confidence.
Authenticity Score: 93%
Cabinet, dials, and grille cloth appear original with typical signs of age, though internal radio mechanism is not visible from image. A minor deduction reflects the potential for replacement components or cabinet restoration.
Image Memory Note
This is a 1930s American floor radio cabinet by U.S. Gloritone, with decorative walnut veneer, partial Art Deco styling, and signs of mild cosmetic wear; functionality and originality of electronic components uncertain.
Keywords
Art Deco radio, floor radio cabinet, Gloritone, 1930s, American, vintage electronics, walnut, Colonial Revival
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