Hamvention Find: Rare Hallicrafters SX-11

Yesterday, at the Dayton Hamvention Flea Market, a Hallicrafters SX-11 caught my eye. I don't often see the SX-11 in such excellent shape. The seller wanted $500-quite steep for a flea market find.

Then I noticed a plaque on the side of the cabinet.

This Hallicrafters SX-11 has been in the seller's family since Bill Halligan himself gave it as a gift in the mid 1930s.

This is what I love about the flea market-you never know what you'll find.