This is an authentic old philco model 81 jr. It plugs in and the light comes on and there is static on the radio. However there do seem to be original papers on the inside. Ask any questions you have!The item “VINTAGE ART DECO PHILCO MODEL 81 JR CATHEDRAL TUBE RADIO” is in sale since Monday, January 12, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\Pre-1930″. The seller is “worldtreasures2014″ and is located in Upland, California. This item can be shipped to United States.