Vintage 1930s Wards Airline Superheterodyne Radio Dial Escutcheon Bezel-Glass👍 For Sale

Up for sale is an authentic, vintage 1930s Wards Airline Superheterodyne radio dial escutcheon (faceplate bezel). This heavy metal trim ring was salvaged from a Montgomery Ward tube radio cabinet and features a gorgeous, untouched antique dark patina with the iconic embossed "Airline" brand logo sharply legible across the base plate.

Condition Features:

• Glass: RARE intact original viewing glass window pane. No cracks, deep chips, or major pitting. See photo for minor scratches.

• Metal: Excellent structural condition with original mounting screw holes intact around the scalloped outer edge.

• Finish: Beautifully weathered original surface. Left unpolished to preserve historical value and character for pure collectors.

Outer Diameter: Approximately 5.5 inches (Perfect for mid-sized 1930s tabletop/tombstone cabinets

This exact 5.5-inch round escutcheon framed the glowing multi-band airplane/movie dial of an advanced mid-1930s tabletop tube receiver. The heavy metal trim ring clamped the curved glass lens directly over the frequency graphics. The outer scalloped pattern features built-in screw ports used to drill it permanently onto the front face of the wooden cabinet shell.

100% original, uncleaned finish with crisp, fully legible cast lettering. Convex glass lens is securely seated with no chips, spider cracks or deep abrasions.

Perfect drop-in replacement piece for a 1930s antique radio restoration project. Alternatively, it makes an excellent industrial or Art Deco steampunk decorative border frame for miniature mirrors or custom portrait picture framing.

Please review all listing photographs for exact dimensions and fine cosmetic details before purchasing. Thanks for looking. Item will be wrapped securely in multiple layers of heavy wrap and shipped in a rigid box to ensure the original glass arrives perfectly intact.