This Globe novelty radio is highly collectible by both horse lovers and radio collectors. Quite rare, this horse statue radio has been electronically restored and works great, using the body of the horse as an antenna. With a wooden case, the saddled horse is very majestic with attention to detail. The original patina remains, with only a light cleaning done. With copper and dark colors, the display of the musculature of the horse is stunning. The on/off/volume control and tuner knobs are the original wooden ones. The radio electronics were restored to working order. The wood cabinet was cleaned, polished and waxed. There is a crack on the top of the cabinet that can be seen in the photos. The horse had two broken left lower legs, which have been repaired. The stirrup on the left side was broken off. Nonetheless, it still presents very well. The chassis was cleaned, serviced and all of the paper/wax capacitors were replaced. Tubes and resistors were replaced as needed. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for maximum reception using the internal (horse) antenna. The radio picks up stations well and sounds decent for the small size of it. This horse radio should be displayed in a place of distinction in your collection or decor. Dimensions: 12.5×13,5×4.5. The item “Vintage Globe Radio Model 559 Metal Standing Horse (1948) VERY RARE & Restored” is in sale since Wednesday, July 18, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “holman9099″ and is located in Homestead, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Brand: Globe