Grunow Teledial Receiver: ca 1937

Model 1291. Large art deco console radio with famous “Teledial.” This unusual feature allows the user to pick the desired station using a rotary dial similar to a telephone. Known as the “Shirley Temple” radio because of the 1937 ad campaign for the radio, featuring the child star. Twelve tube chassis. Signed “Grunow Radio Company.” American.