This cute pre WWII table radio is one of the earlier Bakelites and is in outstanding condition. With deep walnut coloring, it was buffed to a shiny and super smooth finish. There are no cracks, scratches or damage to the cabinet. It sounds good too and since being restored has great reception with five tubes and a nine foot external antenna wire (provided). As with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost attention to detail. The cabinet was completely disassembled and cleaned, then polished to a very pleasing luster that show off the Art Deco lines and angles. The dial face has crisp and clear graphics and is in excellent conditionand softly lit by the pilot light. The dial cover is new. There is a very small slit to the grill cloth on the left side that does not detract from the beauty of the radio. The original knobs were polished and are in excellent condition. The power cord and plug were replaced. Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper/wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced with new ones. Tubes and resistors were tested and replaced as needed. All controls and contacts were detail cleaned and lubricated. Wiring and other components were replaced as needed. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the the external wire antenna. At almost 82 years old, this gorgeous and petite radio is very collectible and with its smaller size, will fit in just about anywhere. Since being completely restored, it will continue to provide many more years of visual and listening pleasure if well cared for. Note: Tube radios consist of a variety of vacuum tubes, capacitors, resistors and other electronic components. This radio has been disassembled, cleaned, and components tested. All non-functioning or suspect components were replaced. Vacuum tubes are similar to light bulbs in that an interior filament heats up inside the vacuum tube. When the filament burns out, the tube will need to be replaced. The tubes in this radio are in good working order. The longevity of the tube and its filaments is related to the length of time the radio is operated and the frequency of turning the radio power on and off. The item “Vintage Philco AM/SW Bakelite Tube Radio 38-14 (1938) COMPLETELY RESTORED” is in sale since Thursday, November 7, 2019. 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, Bahamas, Uruguay.
- Brand: Philco
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