Model 60 - Green Floral:

This set appears to be based on the Model 60 Tiffany=Tone. It is painted green with decals and decorative wood appliqués on the front, top and sides. The same additions are still available today as pre-formed wood appliques that are glued on.

An article on Jackson-Bell model 60 radios featured a photo of this set being promoted by an actress named Lila Lee (see Wikipedia more information). The article was published in the July 6th, 1930 issue of Broadcast Weekly magazine.

Since this is the only example we have ever seen, we have unanswered questions:

Certainly this radio was available for the photo shoot mentioned above, and it may be the only one ever made. That would indicate it was a standard Model 60 "dressed up" for the photo shoot with Miss Lee.

It also may have ben a limited production variant that did not sell as well as the unadorned Model 60 Cathedral. If so, there may be other examples in existence.

If you have  another surviving example, or any other information that might help answer these questions, we would like to hear from you!

The Model 60s:

The Model 60 Chassis was a success for Jackson Bell. It was produced in many cabinet variations under the Jackson-Bell brand, and in many house-branded sets. The set was distributed throughout the United States.

The success of the Model 59 was followed by the Model 60. There are many similarities between these two models. The most obvious difference is the addition of a second knob for regeneration to improve sensitivity and selectivity when necessary. This is an earlier technology that introduces another adjustment.

Jackson-Bell stressed the phrase "Screen Grid, of Course" in marketing Model 60s. The 24A tube is for the detector, not as an R.F. amplifier.