To view our other auctions including additional restored antique radios, grill cloth, and supplies. Cabinet: The American Walnut cabinet is quite a beauty. Attractive curves and Art Deco vent slits put this radio in a class all its own. The contrasting wood grains are just phenomenal ranging from an elegant swirled burl on the front and top to striped grain on the sides. The set also features the original full wood back, with a large grill, to accommodate for the rear mounted speaker. Jet black trim and the RCA Victor logo finish the cabinet off perfectly. This rare beauty is sure to be the main attraction of any room in the home or office you choose to display it in. Dial: The bright backlit dial is quite attractive lighting with a warm orange glow. All letters and numbers on the dial are legible and show very little signs of wear. A surrounding, shiny brass escutcheon adds an elegant touch. The dial cover is clear and free from any chips, breaks or cracks. All three knobs are in perfect shape and control on/off & volume, tuning and band switch. Grill Cloth: The 1930s style grill cloth is a fine reproduction featuring a whiskey gold color with an Art Deco geometric design. Chassis: All tubes in the 5 tube chassis were tested with any weak tubes being replaced. All caps, filters, and resistors were checked and replaced as needed. All brittle or bare wiring was replaced or re-insulated. The chassis has been cleaned, lubed, and re-aligned for optimal performance. A very unique feature with this radio is the rear mounted speaker. This creates a subtle difference in listening experience as the sound surrounds the radio rather than emitting it all from the front. The Cabinets Finish and Restoration Process: Our Radio cabinets undergo a vigorous restoration process. Our goal is to maintain the natural beauty of the wood and grain, while providing a deep luster and shine. We achieve this by removing all the old and worn lacquers and stains. We then sand the cabinet with fine grit pads down to the original bare wood. Nicks, chips, and blemishes are filled and/or blended. Any loose veneer is re-secured. We make sure any filler applied or repairs made are blended nicely and do not detract from the beauty of the set unless otherwise noted. New stains and sealers are applied by hand. We continue by using many coats of Mohawk brand lacquers and toners applied in the same manner as when the radio was originally finished in the factory. We use a nitrocellulose piano lacquer which is applied through a professional HVLP turbine spray system in a climate controlled room. Nitrocellulose lacquer is very thin. We also apply very thin coats. This allows the lacquer to seep into the grain and not cover it up. A fine grit wet sanding follows every third coat along with a polishing process and ending with an Oz glaze rub. Many hours of work are put into the radios, but as you can see, the final outcome is a beautiful, natural looking cabinet with gorgeous luster& shine. Our radios are a great piece of history that come to you ready to proudly display, as well as listen to, in any room of the home or office. Dimensions: 10 3/4″ W x 9 1/4 H x 5 1/2″ D. I sell quality antique radios and describe them accurately, as can be confirmed with my outstanding feedback. My radios are expertly packed using oversized boxes, many layers of bubble wrap, and several inches of packing material surrounding each side of the radio so you can be assured they arrive safely. If your radio arrives and does not work please let us know. We will gladly walk you through the process of troubleshooting to get it started. The tubes, capacitors, resistors, and filters. However, if at any time these parts would happen to fail, we will assist in repairing or replacing the defective part at minimal cost. Finally, in very rare instances, if there is. If that is the case with your country, you assume the risk of any damage or undelivered package. Antique tube radio reception can differ greatly depending on location, length of antenna, and amount of interference in different areas. Playing capability is accurately described based on my location, surroundings, and hooked up to a 12 copper line antenna. The antenna will be included with the sale but I cannot guarantee reception quality in your area. It may differ (better or worse) depending on your location, surroundings, and interference. Antique Radio Electronics, whether restored or un-restored, are by nature hazardous due to their voltage, design and age. Any operation, repairs or other adjustments are done at your own risk. The item “Old Antique Wood RCA Vintage Tube Radio Restored & Working Art Deco Table Top” is in sale since Sunday, July 31, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “transistor17046″ and is located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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