Sparton CL 6-66 leatherette Radio 1948 Original Authentic Working
Sparton CL 6-66 leatherette Radio 1948 Original Authentic Working
Company Founded: 1900
Production:t1925 - 1958
History:t
The Sparton Corporation was founded as the Withington Company in 1900 in Jackson, Michigan. After a brief period of military production during World War I, Sparks-Withington used its growing expertise in the electronics field to bring out a line of battery powered radios, followed in 1926 by production of the country''s first all-electric radio, promoted as "Radio''s Richest Voice."
Radio production was added to the company in 1925 under license from Roy Weagant.
This radio was produced in 1948.
Sparton CL6-66 leatherette
Sparks-Withington Co., (Sparton); Jackson, Michigan
Country United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer / Brand Sparks-Withington Co., (Sparton); Jackson, Michigan
Category Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
Radiomuseum.org ID 71826
Surface covered with decorative cloth named "Leatherette" (simulated leather).
Wave bands Broadcast and Short W
