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I offer a quantity discount on my radios, so check out my other listings and drop me a line if you're interested in more than one at a time. A Bluetooth/MP3 player 3.5mm cord has been installed at no additional charge when the circuit design allows for another listening option beyond the standard AM broadcasts. You can plug in to the headphone port of your device and enjoy the music of your choice through the radio or unplug for standard AM broadcasts.

 

Admiral 47-J55 (1940)

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Admiral 47-J55 (1940)

A very stylish, Ingraham inspired wood cabinet, five-tube AM/SW Admiral that is a strong performer with its "Super Aeroscope Spiderweb Antenna Concealed" (a fancy marketing term for built-in loop antenna). The chassis has been totally recapped, weak tubes replaced, new line-cord and controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. The cabinet was totally refinished using multi color toners and topped off with a spray of clear enamel for sheen and durability. Original pointed knobs and mostly intact cardboard back cover that is usually missing or hopelessly damaged. 14-1/2"W x 10"H x 8"D. $179.00. (1790236)

 

Admiral 167- 5D "Streamliner" (1939)

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Admiral 167- 5D "Streamliner" (1939)

A nice streamline design, this Admiral has a striking Art Deco cabinet and a glass slide-rule dial that is similar to the 6M model, but without the brass dial escutcheon and sold a year earlier. Five large ST style tubes plus ballast, featuring four mechanical station pre-set push-buttons. The Plaskon cabinet was repaired and painted in eggshell white enamel that really looks nice. The chassis on this one has a good, tested set of tubes, it has been recapped, and the controls cleaned/lubricated, so it plays loud and strong across the dial with its built-in antenna + long wire if needed for more distant reception. A rare model Admiral that doesn't turn up often. 12-1/2"W x 7"H x 7"D. $199.00. (1790229)

 

Airline 62-702 (1939)

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Airline 62-702 (1939)

Here's an exceptional Montgomery Ward Airline brand seven-tube receiver housed a sleek multiple inlay wood cabinet with an Art Deco inspired grille design. This set features a bright green, sensitive, tuning eye tube that pokes through the eye shaped hole in the dial face. And a beautiful dial it is when viewed in a dark room with deep maroon hues and that mesmerizing eye squarely centered. Two-band chassis (AM & SW) features a set of strong tested tubes, all capacitors have been replaced, resistors checked & replaced as needed. New line cord. Controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. It requires an external antenna to receive short wave and more distant AM stations but picks up all of my local stations with just the attached long wire extended. Its cabinet has been totally refinished, including new veneer on the top, with multiple shades of spray toner, and topped with a light coat of clear enamel for durability. New period correct grille cloth. Another set that's been a part of my own personal collection. Time to let someone else enjoy it as I have! 20"W x 12"H x 9"D. $249.00. (1790234)

 

Arvin 664A (1946)

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Arvin 664A (1946)

This radio is truly an amazing time capsule. I have never encountered a 78-year-old radio with such a beautiful all-original paint cabinet! It is virtually flawless and still shines like new. You'd be hard pressed to find a nicer example of this set. Sleek, well-built (it's surprisingly heavy!) six-tube Arvin with an Art Deco inspired cabinet complete with carrying handle. Middle knob is a full range tone control, a feature usually reserved for higher end models. A nice bold brown background / gold leaf dial face illuminated by a large size night light bulb! It is a strong player too, receiving all of my local stations easily with its built-in loop antenna. The chassis has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and clear. 12"W x 9"H x 7-1/2"D. $159.00. (1790231)

 

Crosley 10-136E (1950)

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Crosley 10-136E (1950)

This radio features a factory installed RCA jack in the back for another listening option beyond the standard AM broadcasts. The Crosley "dashboard" series are among the best styled radios of the 1950's, inspired by the ornate and chrome bedazzled cars of the decade. This one is an exceptionally nice example of a popular model in the series. The cabinet has been repainted in high quality automotive light blue metallic lacquer and then clear coated for a shine and durability. A striking color that compliments the still-glistening chrome grille and knobs. It has been recapped, aligned, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and clear across the dial with its built-in loop antenna, receiving all my local stations. 12-3/4"W x 7"H x 7"D. $199.00. (1790228)

 

Emerson AX-217 (1938)

Emerson AX-217 (1938)

This tiny Emerson was given the model name "Little Miracle" and lives up to its moniker. It's a miracle they were able to fit a five-octal tube chassis into such a tiny cabinet! Despite its size, it plays very well, receiving all of my local stations just with its attached antenna shank of wire still bundled. The chassis has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated. The defective (and dangerous) resistance line cord (commonly referred to as a "curtain burner") was eliminated and replaced with a standard line cord and power resistors under the chassis. Between the heat of the tubes and the heat dissipated from the high wattage resistors, it gets extremely warm inside that little cabinet. As such it is not recommended this set be played more than an hour at a time. Because of this and the size limitations, my standard add-on aux audio cord was not installed. The Ingraham cabinet was refinished using toners and topped with a light coat of clear enamel for shine and durability. Only 9"W x 5-3/4"H x 4"D. $159.00. (1790221)

 

Federal 1024TB (1946)

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Federal 1024TB (1946)

Another time capsule set, this Federal (International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation Associate company) is in amazingly well-preserved condition. It's a rarity to find a 78-year-old radio with such a beautiful natural finish marble swirl cabinet, crystal clear glass dial face with no paint loss, and perfect original grille cloth. If you collect all original finish sets, consider adding this one to your collection. They don't turn up often in this condition. The chassis on this one has a good, tested set of tubes, it has been recapped, and the controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and strong across the dial with its built-in antenna. Even the original back cover is like new! 12-1/4"W x 8-1/2"H x 8-1/4"D. $159.00. (1790232)

 

Philco 40-120 (1940)

Philco 40-120 (1940)

Popular six-tube, AM & Police Band compact wood cabinet Philco with a factory carrying handle on top! Plays strong all along the AM band with its built in loop antenna that rivals Zenith's Wavemagnet! All the paper and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, tubes tested good, new line cord. Controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. Original back cover is intact. The wood cabinet was refinished using toners, sanding sealer and clear enamel for durability. 11"W x 6-1/2"H x 7"D. $159.00. (1790225)

 

RCA 2X61 (1953)

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RCA 2X61 (1953)

Another very nice survivor with a virtually flawless cabinet in original natural finish featuring a subtle marble swirl and brass trim. Original back cover is intact and in nice condition. Featuring a bold dual bulb side-lit dial that looks very pleasing in a dark room. This Golden Throat RCA is a powerhouse, easily pulling in distant stations with its internal loop antenna with plenty of volume. Has a built-in RCA jack in the back of the chassis to plug in your external audio source (in lieu of my standard aux input cord). The chassis has a good, tested set of tubes, it has been recapped, and the controls cleaned/lubricated, so it plays loud and strong. 12"W x 8-1/2"H x 7-1/4"D. $149.00. (1790233)

 

RCA 56X10 (1945)

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RCA 56X10 (1945)

This is a somewhat rare two-band (AM/SW), six-tube "Golden Throat" with tone control and band selector controlled by the same right-side knob. It has been recapped, aligned, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and clear across the dial with its built-in loop antenna. Needs a long wire antenna for short wave reception. The crack-free cabinet was repainted in Ocean Mist enamel for a rich luster. Very nice glass dial scale with no paint loss and classic RCA "meatball" dial pointer. 12-1/4"W x 8"H x 7"D. $149.00. (1790230)

 

RRS Super 500-501 (by Clinton, 1934)

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RRS Super 500-501 (by Clinton, 1934)

Here's truly a one of kind radio. A first timer listing for Radio Attic. There is very little known about this five-tube mini-tombstone, other than the chassis was made by Clinton Manufacturing Co. who supplied countless chassis under countless different names. But even the brand name of this radio is surrounded in mystery, R.R.S. Super. The "Super" part stands for Superheterodyne and possibly the R.R.S stands for "Radio Receiver Set," but, as someone pointed out, the logo on the dial face looks a lot like the logo Republic Pictures used on their movies of the 1930s. Could this set have a motion picture tie-in? We may never know. But one thing that is certain is the Art Deco inspired design of the very stylish cabinet, which has been totally refinished using multiple color toner and topped off with a light coat of clear enamel. The two band (AM/SW) chassis has been gone through with all new wax and filter capacitors, and all out of tolerance resistors replaced. Comes with a strong tested set of tubes. New cloth line cord and correct pattern grille cloth completes the extensive restoration. This set requires its wire antenna to be connected to an external source for more distant/SW reception. And when you switch over to the SW band, the dial turns from amber to red, a very cool effect! 14"H x 10-1/2"W x 8-1/2"D. $249.00. (1790235)
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