Emerson Antique Radios

The radios manufactured under the name Emerson could be traced back as early as early 20s. The company is currently known as Emerson Radio Corporation but was established as Radio Phonograph Co. The founder, Victor Hugo Emerson, used to be an employee of Thomas Edison. He established the company in 1915 but production only began after the company purchased a factory in Chicago. Even though the company was handed over to different owners through acquisition, the name and logo stayed the same. The brand and the logo is one of the oldest in the industry today.

The most sought after antique radios of Emerson were the type of radios that were manufactured before the late 70s. The preferred types of antique radios were manufactured before 1977 when the company is still known as Radio Phonograph Co. As the antique business is always geared towards the older type models, the radios during the 1930s of Emerson are very popular. The tombstone, tube and cathedral type of radios are very popular among hobbyists. The 1950s version of Emerson is also a known collector’s item because of their sturdiness even when they are decades in existence. Because of its legacy and the ability to survive, the brand Emerson is associated with toughness especially on their