Antique 1920s Crosley Trirdyn Battery Receiver – Complete with 3 Filament-Tested Tubes. For sale is a beautiful, highly collectible 1920s Crosley Trirdyn battery-operated vacuum tube radio. This classic “casket” style tabletop radio features its original dark metal front faceplate control panel and solid wood housing cabinet. Condition & Testing Details. Chassis & Controls: The front panel is in good cosmetic condition with all original dials, tuning knobs, and the front headphone jack (“Phones”) fully intact. The tuning dials turn smoothly. This radio comes complete with all three (3) original-style 01A / 201A vacuum tubes securely seated in their sockets. Filament Tested: To ensure the highest quality for the next owner, the tubes have been removed and individually tested with a digital multimeter. All three tubes show excellent filament continuity (low resistance), meaning the internal filaments are completely intact and not burned out. Operational Status: The internal circuitry remains in original, unmolested condition.
The 1920′s Federal type 59 radio is a vintage collectible piece that represents the early days of radio technology. Produced by the Federal brand, this radio is a tube radio from the pre-1930 era. It holds historical significance as a piece of communication equipment from the 1920s, offering a glimpse into the technology of the time. Collectors of vintage radios and enthusiasts of early 20th-century electronics would appreciate adding this unique piece to their collection.
This listing is for an awesome piece of Radio History a Vintage Zenith Trans-Oceanic H500 Shortwave Radio With the Manual and Inserts! It was just tested before listing and the signal and sound are still going strong! It has a plug for electric listening, and I didn’t test it but there is a battery option also. Nothing missing or broken! It measures 11″H x 8″W x 17L and comes from a smoke and pet free home.
I WILL OFFER THE BEST IN RADIO COLLECTING. WATCH EVERY WEEK FOR GREAT FEATURED ITEMS. THE RADIO HAS NO CRACKS, CHIPS OR BREAKS, BEST OF THE BEST AND ABOUT AS GOOD AS IT GETS. THIS RADIO HAS A VERY UNIQUE AND SELDOM SEEN CABINET STYLE, THE RADIO WHEN TESTED PLAYED WITH A HUM IN THE SOUND,, IT DID TUNE STATIONS BUT THE DIAL CORD SLIPS. SO DONT LET THIS RADIO SLIP BY, THEY DO NOT COME UP FOR SALE OFTEN. I HAVE SUPERSIZED THE PICTURES SO YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS MESSAGE ME. CHECK MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE check out my. AND PLEASE BOOKMARK RADIOS10467 Be sure to add me to your. OVERSEAS BUYERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. IF YOU PLAN ON USING THIS ITEM, HAVE IT RESTORED FOR SAFE LONG TERM USE. THEY ARE FOR DISPLAY AND ARE HAZARDOUS DUE TO HIGH VOLTAGE AND OLD AGE, AND ANY USE, RESTORATION OR ADJUSTMENTS ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. COPYING OF MY PHOTOS OR TEXT IS PROHIBITED. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK.
No cracks or missing parts. Molded Bakelite cabinet (available in colors like black, dark brown, or mint green depending on the exact sub-variant suffix like Z, Z1, or Z2). Analog dial, multiple control knobs, and vacuum tube technology.
I left this an original condition. I did not want to test it and ruin any components or parts. This is very clean for the age. The internals look clean as well. I took detailed photos from all angles. There is a broken handle on the top. The Vintage Zenith L600 Trans-Oceanic Wave Magnet Tube Radio is a collectible piece from the 1950s, originating from the United States. This radio, featuring the Zenith brand, is a classic representation of retro technology and radio history. While its functionality is untested, the clean condition of the radio suggests that it may still hold value for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage radios.
This radio is old. The paint is chipped and scratched. The wood veneer on the front of the radio is separating. The speaker fabric is faded, worn, and stained. Some of the wooden feet are broken. There is splitting in the wood on the bottom of the radio. The screws on the back of the radio are rusted. Power cord is brittle. This items condition is exactly as pictured. We were not able to get radio to play. Buzzing and humming, and light turns on but not able to catch a tune.
This item is a. 1939 Philco Model 39-7. It was originally introduced right at the tail end of the Great Depression as a reliable, budget-friendly home tabletop unit. The Cabinet : Features a distinctive Art Deco design crafted with inlaid wood veneer, accented by signature diagonal wood bars across the speaker grille. Push-Button Tuning : The six brown mechanical push buttons located above the dial allowed users to save station presets-a highly sought-after luxury convenience feature for late 1930s radios. Station Call Signs : This specific radio still displays vintage custom call sign tabs above the buttons including. KSFO, KRE, KFRC, KGO, KOBY, and KUNV. , highlighting its historical use in the California Bay Area. Under the Hood : It operates on a 5-tube superheterodyne circuit (typically tubes 6A7, 78, 75, 41, and 84) with a built-in electromagnetic dynamic speaker. FOR PARTS AS IS. Cosmetically the radio is in very good condition. The unit DOES power up but only has a loud buzzing. We are a reputable Stereo Store with 52 years experience. Professionally Serviced, Cleaned and Tested by our technicians. California “Electronic Service Dealer # E 19827″. World Class Packaging Guaranteed.