LOT #25-124 Zenith 6G601D

The Zenith 6G601D is a rare and collectible portable tube radio from the early 1940s, known for its distinctive blue-gray fabric and Budlong-designed cabinet.

Here’s a deeper look into this fascinating piece of radio history:

📻 Overview of the Zenith 6G601D

• Type: AC/DC/Battery-operated portable radio

• Tubes: 6-tube superheterodyne receiver

• Band: Broadcast (MW), tuning range from 540 to 1620 kHz

• Chassis: Model 6B03

• Cabinet: Wood, covered in blue-gray cotton fabric, designed by Robert Budlong

• Design Era: Early 1940s, part of Zenith’s “Universal Portable” series

• Estimated value around $100. The starting bid is $75.