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Atwater Kent 246 (1932)
Here's one for those of you who prefer cabinets in original condition. There is a little veneer missing from the grille scrollwork, but otherwise no major issues. Grille cloth, knobs, escutcheon, and nameplate are all original. The chassis, like every radio I sell, has been restored to like-new condition, with all capacitors replaced, new resistors where needed, a strong set of tubes, and a full RF/IF alignment. A fuse has been added for improved safety and the cord has been replaced with a vintage-style cloth-covered cord, keeping the original round plug. The original 8-inch speaker is in perfect condition. This radio performs beautifully, and has AVC (one of the first, being a 1932 model) for good sound and familiar operation. Lighted dial. My "Better Bluetooth" is available. 16"W x 12"H x 10-1/4"D.
$345.00. (1310127)
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Crosley CR-3 AM-FM-Cassette (1990s)
This, of course, is not a real antique radio, but rather a nicely-done replica of the 1946 Belmont 6D111 with 1990s technology. The plastic cabinet is in very nice condition, with no cracks or visible scratches. Very clean overall. Having been manufactured around 25 years ago, it is just a tad "antique" in that it has a cassette player as well as AM-FM radio! While most of the technology inside is typical of 1990s solid-state gear, the pushbutton mechanism is in fact a decent replica of the mechanical pushbutton mechanism of the original Belmont. Sound quality for both radio and cassette is good, and AM-FM reception is excellent (I touched up the alignment and dial calibration for like-new performance). Lighted dial. 12-1/2"W x 7-1/4"H x 6-1/2"H.
$75.00. (1310123)
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Jackson-Bell 88 "Tulip" (1931)
Jackson-Bell was notable for producing cathedral radios with distinctive grille patterns that are now highly collectable. Most famous of the Jackson-Bell patterns is Peter Pan, but other patterns such as swans, tulips, and peacocks are also highly sought-after today. This example of a tulip grille has been restored to beautiful condition. Unlike many Jackson-Bell radios which had very cheap radios wrapped in eye-catching cabinets, the Model 88 is actually an advanced design for 1931, with an eight-tube superheterodyne circuit. The only "modern" technology it lacks is AVC, which was still a year or two in the future for all manufacturers. Sensitivity, selectivity, and sound quality are excellent. The dial has a light and shadow pointer that move with the center tuning knob. The other knobs are tone and on/off-volume. Chassis restoration included replacement of paper and electrolytic capacitors, new resistors where needed, a strong set of tubes, and a full RF-IF alignment for like-new performance. The original Magnavox speaker is in great condition. A vintage-style power cord has been installed and a fuse has been added for improved safety. 17"H x 15"W x 9-1/2"D.
$675.00. (1310124)
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Philco 52 Cathedral (1932)
This model 52 Cathedral radio sold by Philco Canada has the same chassis as the U.S. model 51, but with a much nicer cabinet. The cabinet has been refinished to look like new. The knobs and escutcheon are original; the grille cloth has been replaced. Like every radio I sell, the chassis has been restored to perfection, working at least as well as the day it was originally sold. Capacitors have been replaced, along with new resistors where needed, a strong set of tubes, and a meticulous RF/IF alignment. The original speaker is in great shape. A new vintage-type power cord has been installed along with an internal fuse for improved safety. It's a five-tube superheterodyne without AVC. Sensitivity and selectivity are excellent. This is a great opportunity to own one of Philco's iconic Cathedral designs at an affordable price. 16-1/4"H x 13-1/2"W x 8-1/2"D.
$275.00. (1310128)
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Zenith 715 (1933)
This magnificent radio has perhaps the nicest of all the early Zenith cabinet designs. The elaborate grille scrollwork is a nod back toward the ornate cabinets of the 1920s. The walnut burl arch and inlaid vertical stripes are deluxe accents that would soon be out of favor. This cabinet is in great shape, and has been refinished with a semi-gloss (true to original) finish. The knobs and escutcheon are original; the grille cloth has been replaced. The dark rectangle right above the dial is actually an original Zenith patch for a dial hole that was cut too large (this is not the only one!). The eight-tube chassis has AVC and a push-pull audio amp for great sound out of the original 8-inch speaker. It works like new, having been thoroughly restored with new capacitors, strong tubes, a precise RF/IF alignment, and other repairs as needed. A fuse has been installed for improved safety, and the cord has been replaced with a vintage style cord (with original plug). The shadow meter works perfectly. The 4th knob at the bottom is for RF gain; it provides no useful function, but perhaps Zenith thought customers would be impressed with another knob. 19-1/2"H x 15-1/4"W x 9-3/4"D.
$895.00. (1310126)
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