How Is A Round Bluebird Like An Upside Down Airplane
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How Is a Round Bluebird Like an Upside-Down Airplane?
Summary
The "upside-down airplane" is a legendary postage stamp coveted by collectors worldwide, famous for its design error of an inverted airplane. In the realm of vintage radios, the equivalent treasure is the Sparton Bluebird. Unlike the stamp's accidental charm, the Bluebird was a deliberate masterpiece by renowned designer Walter Dorwin Teague.Article
You've probably heard of the "upside-down airplane" stamp, one of the most coveted collectible stamps globally. This two-color stamp is famous for its printing error: an airplane that appears to fly upside down relative to the text and border.
In the vintage radio world, the Sparton Bluebird stands as the collectible equivalent of this stamp, though it was no mistake. Conceived by the celebrated designer Walter Dorwin Teague in the 1930s, the Bluebird defied conventional radio designs of its time.
Teague's Bluebird exemplifies the height of art deco industrial design. Its standout feature is a 14-inch round cobalt blue mirror, accented with streamlined chrome strips and knobs. The radio's components are cleverly concealed behind the mirror, with a forward-facing speaker. The Bluebird’s striking yet simple beauty has earned it a place in some museums.
Originally priced between $40 and $50 in 1936, a Sparton Bluebird now fetches between $3,000 and $5,000. Auctions have seen bids over a thousand dollars, even for non-working models!
Due to the fragility of the radio’s mirror, many Bluebirds suffered damage or were discarded. Finding an intact model is a rare stroke of luck. The original Bluebirds came with a matching 14-inch mirror platter designed to enhance their display. Discovering a Bluebird with its platter is an exceptional rarity.
Replica Bluebirds have been crafted over the years, and while some are quite beautiful, they lack the authenticity of the original. True Bluebirds bear the Sparton name and model numbers 506 or 566, so check for these markers if you seek the real classic.
Walter Dorwin Teague’s design innovations left a lasting impact on 20th-century industrial and commercial design. His firm created cameras for Eastman Kodak, designed aircraft interiors for Boeing, and crafted a Steinway piano for the 1939 New York World's Fair. Teague’s legacy endures through his design company, still in operation today.
Despite his numerous achievements, Teague is especially celebrated by radio enthusiasts for one creation: the Sparton Bluebird, a dazzling artifact of the art deco era.
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