To view our other auctions including additional restored antique radios, grill cloth, and supplies. Nothing beats the quality, craftsmanship and performance of a Zenith radio. And this 1937 model 6-S229′Long Distance’ is one is no exception. Cabinet: The dark walnut cabinet is a real stunner. The pronounced wood grain that flows throughout the entire cabinet is simply stunning. Rounded sides, coupled with the waterfall top, adds an elegant touch. A large Art Deco grill not only looks great but allows for optimal sound from the speaker. It all comes together magnificently when powered up and the large, bright black dial comes to life with a warm orange glow. An amazing sight, especially in a dim lit room. Jet black trim and a tapered base finish the cabinet off perfectly. You’ll be the envy of all with this masterpiece proudly displayed in any room of your home or office. And this one is as good as it gets. Numerous foreign country and city names are listed for shortwave reference. All numbers and letters are legible and show no signs of wear. Two new dial lamps illuminate the dial nice and bright. The dial glass is clear and free from any chips, breaks or cracks. The airplane style’Z’ pointer is turns nicely around the dial. The set also features a sleek red pointer for split second vernier tuning with pinpoint accuracy. All four wood knobs are in great shape and control tone, on/off & volume, tuning and band switch. Take note that the knobs functions are also listed at the bottom of the dial. 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 6 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. Using the included copper line antenna the radio exceptionally well. The radio provides deep rich tone and room filling volume. 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: 13″ W x 17 3/4 H x 9 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 Zenith Vintage Tube Radio Restored Working Black Dial Tombstone” is in sale since Saturday, October 29, 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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