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Atwater Kent 856 (1935)
(wood tube tombstone radio w/SW)

Atwater Kent 856 (1935)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

This radio was made in 1935 and Atwater Kent stopped production in 1936. Thus, this being one of the last production models, they brought all the advanced elements of their famed history into the manufacture of this model. Note the the lit dial indicators with tiny lights. Added to the dial configuration is a micro tuning employing the "watch dial" which is a dial in a dial for fine tuning purposes. The Atwater Kent 856 is a seven-tube, three-band radio. The dial light changes as you change bands, a cool feature. My tech remarked of the high quality of reception and his professional repair has returned the radio to a like new factory performance. This radio is original with period correct replacement speaker cloth. The finish is terrific, and the knobs original to the radio. Added to the electronics in a mini-jack to allow your connection to any modern type of device. So, you can use your phone or other device to input any content in addition to the factory construction. AM transmitter and Bluetooth options are available starting at $25! Click here for details! 19"H x 14"W x 10"D.

Atwater Kent 856 (1935)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

This radio was made in 1935 and Atwater Kent stopped production in 1936. Thus, this being one of the last production models, they brought all the advanced elements of their famed history into the manufacture of this model. Note the the lit dial indicators with tiny lights. Added to the dial configuration is a micro tuning employing the "watch dial" which is a dial in a dial for fine tuning purposes. The Atwater Kent 856 is a seven-tube, three-band radio. The dial light changes as you change bands, a cool feature. My tech remarked of the high quality of reception and his professional repair has returned the radio to a like new factory performance. This radio is original with period correct replacement speaker cloth. The finish is terrific, and the knobs original to the radio. Added to the electronics in a mini-jack to allow your connection to any modern type of device. So, you can use your phone or other device to input any content in addition to the factory construction. AM transmitter and Bluetooth options are available starting at $25! Click here for details! 19"H x 14"W x 10"D.

Reported sold by Lew Magrish on March 12, 2025
Listed price on date of sale - $595.00
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