Please take a quick look at our video of this stunning condition, zenith 7h921 and then read all the details below! The cabinet is as close to near. Mint as you will get, with marbled swirl patterned bakelite, this radio has. Been very well taken care of. The radio’s electronics have been. It is powered by 7 tubes and has a capable 4 inch speaker. Perfect pulling in stations both local and distant with just the internal loop. Marketed as the “triumph” by zenith – it was advertised as one of. Zeniths earliest fm models. In addition to the brown bakelite version, there. Was also a painted ivory model. The eagle crest emblem on these models are. Rarely intact- but on this example, it is still present. Advertising proclaimed the zenith triumph “is the last word in modern design, with new “cut away” dial for easy reading and tuning” a unique design which. Helped this zenith model stand out in a crowded radio market after world war. Americans were looking for more programming options and clearer reception. And this fm radio fulfilled that need and more. Looking at the video. On the top right of this listing. To stay on top. This item is offered with. Your viewing and listening pleasure. Below to look and listen to this. Then scroll down below the video to finish reading all the. Details that makes this radio so exceptional! As you can hear from the video, this radio sounds phenomenal. And the bakelite shines with a detailed and stunning marbled swirl pattern. Hum, volume control is smooth. Scratch or pop noises. The dial glass and. Scale are original and in very nice, clear condition. The dial needle sync with the tuning knob as designed. Zenith really hit the mark. With the model and it became very popular – through the early 1950′s they. Released several other variants some with a gold dial scale and an. Indicator light, a tone knob on the right side, and later, they even added. Zenith was the forefront of providing fm radio programming to the masses and its. Public contributing to zenith radios ever increasing market share. Zenith said in their ads the quality went in before the name went. And the condition of this zenith is a testament to that legacy. Radio was made in the usa by zenith radio corp. Will also receive a color copy of a zenith 7h921 advertisement from 1949 -. A nice little bonus – see photos. This radio has been. All tubes were checked and found to be strong, electronic. Restoration also included new paper and electrolytic capacitors, and power. All controls were cleaned and lubricated. This radio is ready for use for years to come! There is only very minor wear on the case, barely normal light, but given the age you will find blemishes and. Please look at the photos closely – this cabinet is. This model does not have an indicator or dial light. Minor blemishes and imperfections on the front, top, sides, and bottom, but. Nothing that detracts from the overall look. The overall condition is truly. The delicate and rare eagle crest emblem is still secured to. The front and intact – but is slightly a little loose at the top and will. Need to be handled with care. Please see all photos and the video for more. All components are original. These models are not often found. Electronically restored and with a case this pristine. Online value site, worth point, and google, and found most of these models. Nowhere near the condition of this example. This radio is one of those rare opportunities collectors should. Dimension:12″ in length x 7.5″ high x 7 in depth. We pack very securely – no worries and. The same as parcel select. Solution that is satisfactory. Sure to look at all the photos closely & ask us any questions before. You have not done so already – please don’t forget click. To stay up on all of our vintage radio listings! Again and good luck!The item “RESTORED Antique Vintage Zenith 7H921 Bakelite Deco Tube Radio Works Perfect” is in sale since Thursday, December 11, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “agnes_radios” and is located in Rochester, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- 1949 Zenith FM AM Radio: Made in the USA