#50 • 1940's Westinghouse L-7 Atomic Red Refrigerator

Part of Yellow Gallery Multi Consignor Auction (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $121.00

Status: Sold

Vintage, working Westinghouse B-7-46 refrigerator in bright fire engine red, produced around 1946. Approx. 7 cubic feet cooled interior space and with classic body design with interior features of wire shelves, working interior light, original clear glass pull-out tray, metal tray with clear glass lid with atomic age styling on tray front and ice box front. Also has a tilt-out bin on the bottom of the front exterior. 58"T x 31"W x 25"D. There are two metal tags on back- first tag reads "Model B-7-46 / Style 992692 / Ser W-F169948 / Unit Model No. L-7 / Made in USA", other tag reads "Westinghouse / Serial 5424186 Refrigerating unit / Style 965057 Model L-7 / Volt 115 Cy 60 1.0 lbs F-12 REFRIG. / Amps 3.2 200 Test PRESS". Tested and working, gets cold quickly- not tested for full function. Orig. glass tray has a chipped edge and door handle is damaged- latch mechanism works. Handle lever is snapped off at base- needs customized or replaced for ease of function, but does function as is. Broken handle piece is included. BP