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What would be the approximate value of this antique radio/phonograph?

October 27th, 2009 by admin

I believe my grandad bought it in 1939. It’s a suitcase style Masterwork Radio phonograph model M-1606, blue(faded). The AM radio works great, and the turntable turns. I just don’t have a needle on it. I can find nothing at all on the web about this model or any like it.

Can’t answer you on the particular model. I was into these things some years ago and still have a few of the better bits about the place. Unfortunately they are generally not worth a lot unless it is a particularly favored model like the Australian "Empire State" radio at this site which has a LOT of style.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/investment/turn-up-your-radio/2007/04/17/1176696767372.html

The fact that your set is still playing makes it worth something. Condition is a big thing in these markets. The fact that is so old may help. Maybe $200 but possibly less. Needles etc are not all that hard to get if you know some people who collect old radios.

Here’s another site which might help, though again it’s an Australian one.

http://vintage-radio.com.au/

Why not try search terms "Masterworks" and "vintage radio"?

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2 Responses to “What would be the approximate value of this antique radio/phonograph?”

  1. #1
    Ken E
    October 28th, 2009 3:26 am

    Can’t answer you on the particular model. I was into these things some years ago and still have a few of the better bits about the place. Unfortunately they are generally not worth a lot unless it is a particularly favored model like the Australian "Empire State" radio at this site which has a LOT of style.

    http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/investment/turn-up-your-radio/2007/04/17/1176696767372.html

    The fact that your set is still playing makes it worth something. Condition is a big thing in these markets. The fact that is so old may help. Maybe $200 but possibly less. Needles etc are not all that hard to get if you know some people who collect old radios.

    Here’s another site which might help, though again it’s an Australian one.

    http://vintage-radio.com.au/

    Why not try search terms "Masterworks" and "vintage radio"?
    References :

  2. #2
    KC2MHH
    October 28th, 2009 3:53 am

    Rochester NY Has an Antique Radio Society They may be able to help also the old phones were often able to use a sowing needle dull it a little be for you try it on the record as being to sharp it could gouge a deeper grove in the record
    References :

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