Please take a quick look at our video. Of this rare detrola 178 radio and then read all the details below! And the cabinet has had a. It has all of its original components with the. Exception of the knobs and dial lens which are quality reproductions. Radio pulls in stations well up and down the dial. An external antenna can be the short wire for even better reception. Some shortwave activity at night. Radios are highly collectible – the original “imported from detroit” product! 178 model is rare, and working or restored examples are quite uncommon. Detroit on beard street, detrola was in its heyday during the art deco era. And this radio is highly representative of that design influence. Well known for making radios for many other radio labels during the 1930′s and. 1940′s – once believed to be the 6 largest radio producer in the world by sheer. The famous “network” dial on this detrola is simply stunning in a dark. Room while listening to your favorite oldies station or a ball game. Before looking at the video. On the top right of this listing. To stay on top of. Also – click. To see our other radios. This item is offered with. Now for your viewing and. Look and listen to this radio in action!! Then scroll down below the finish reading all the details that makes this radio so exceptional! As you can hear, the radio sounds great! It is powered by 5 tubes. The 178 very scarce, we were able to find. Needle moves in sync with the tuning knob as designed. Turned all the way down, there is a very feint hum – considered normal 80 year old radio and when considering the extent of the electronics. When volume is on, it cannot be heard. Very hard to find a working detrola 178 like this one come up again for. Art from a bygone era. For tone, and a band switch as well as on/off/volume and tuning. This radio has been electronically. All tubes were checked and any weak ones were replaced, the volume control and tuning mechanism was cleaned and lubricated, the. Filter capacitors were replaced, and any wiring / resistors were replaced. Or repaired as needed. The radio cabinet has been professionally refinished. And it was a high quality restoration using quality stain and paint. Radio was bench tested for over an hour. The cord and plug have been. The reproduction dial is very clear and the frequency numbers are. It has a functioning dial light. There are some blemishes and. Imperfections here and there – most notable a dark spot on the right side -. But nothing that takes away from the beauty of this radio. Are detrola “bullet” reproductions for this model. The grille cloth is. Original and looks great. The network dial is clear and the dial light. Lights up the dial scale well. The brass dial escutcheon surround is in very nice. Condition – with little patina considering it’s almost 80 years old. Back of the chassis has some minor external surface rust. Antenna will improve reception, but the radio pulls in stations well. There is a low hum in the background when the volume if at. Its lowest setting that can be heard while next to the radio – given the. Extent of the electronic restoration including replacing the filter caps, it is considered to be acceptable and not uncommon – it does not interfere. With listening to the radio. Should take advantage of this rare opportunity! Dimension:12″ in length x 7.5″ high x 7 in depth. We pack very securely – no worries. Minimal or the same as parcel select. On a solution that is satisfactory. Sure to look at all the photos closely & ask us any questions. You have not done so already – please don’t forget click. To stay up on all of our. Thank again and good luck!The item “RESTORED Antique Vintage DETROLA 178 Rare Wood Deco Tube Radio Works Great” is in sale since Sunday, December 28, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “agnes_radios” and is located in Rochester, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States and to United Kingdom.