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.jpg "National Pfanstiehl (unknown model, 1933)") THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD! |
| If you want a set that no one else has, this is it. I've never heard of a National Pfanstiehl brand radio, and this is the only example of that name to ever appear on Radio Attic. There is no model number or any kind of markings on the mini cathedral style cabinet or chassis but based on the five tubes it uses (2A7, 58, 57, 59, 80), it dates to 1933. Apparently, it was manufactured by the McCulla Manufacturing Co of Waukegan, IL (perhaps Jack Benny's family had one in their home as this is Jack's hometown). The chassis has been completely gone through with new caps and resistors. New antenna coil. Outside of repairing grille work, the cabinet finish is mostly original and still decent, as is the grille cloth. It's an early superhet set with no AVC so you need the long wire connected to an external antenna to receive stations. The antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in. It takes both hands to tune as strong stations will blast! As such, my usual 3.5mm aux cord could not be installed on this set. If you don't have a lot of room but still would like a cathedral, this stylish depression era budget minded set is just 14"H x 10"W x 8-1/2"D. |
_more.jpg "National Pfanstiehl (unknown model, 1933)") |
THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD! |
| If you want a set that no one else has, this is it. I've never heard of a National Pfanstiehl brand radio, and this is the only example of that name to ever appear on Radio Attic. There is no model number or any kind of markings on the mini cathedral style cabinet or chassis but based on the five tubes it uses (2A7, 58, 57, 59, 80), it dates to 1933. Apparently, it was manufactured by the McCulla Manufacturing Co of Waukegan, IL (perhaps Jack Benny's family had one in their home as this is Jack's hometown). The chassis has been completely gone through with new caps and resistors. New antenna coil. Outside of repairing grille work, the cabinet finish is mostly original and still decent, as is the grille cloth. It's an early superhet set with no AVC so you need the long wire connected to an external antenna to receive stations. The antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in. It takes both hands to tune as strong stations will blast! As such, my usual 3.5mm aux cord could not be installed on this set. If you don't have a lot of room but still would like a cathedral, this stylish depression era budget minded set is just 14"H x 10"W x 8-1/2"D. |
Reported sold by Greg Van Beek on August 8, 2025 Listed price on date of sale - $199.00 |
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