This is a 1931 RCA Victor Radiolette R-5 tube radio. It powers up, all 4 tubes light up and the tuner operates normally but there is no sound. The set makes a quiet hum. The cabinet is in good shape and the knobs all appear to be correct for this model. The finish has faded with age. This information is copied from Radiomuseum. United States of America (USA). RCA RCA Victor Co. Broadcast Receiver – or past WW2 Tuner. TRF with reaction (regenerative); 1 AF stage(s). Power type and voltage. Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt. Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 19 cm = 7.5 inch. 2.5 W (unknown quality). Model: Radiola R-5 Radiolette AC [fixed reaction] – RCA RCA Victor Co. Table-Cathedral-Type (upright, round top or gothic arch, not rounded edges only). 290 x 380 x 195 mm / 11.4 x 15 x 7.7 inch. Reaction is fixed (not variable) right knob is the mains switch. Also a DC model with fixed reaction and an AC model 5X with reaction control. External source of data. Collector’s Guide to AR6. 1931, Data Sheet 51. Rider’s Perpetual, Volume 2 = 1932 and before. RCA Victor Service Notes “Red Book” Series. There is no reserve for this beautiful old radio. International buyers, please note. These charges are the buyers responsibility. US and international government regulations prohibit us from marking items under actual value or as gifts. Thank you for your attention. The item “Vtg (1931) RCA Victor Radiolette R-5 Tube Radio Art Deco Wood Cabinet Tombstone” is in sale since Wednesday, October 28, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “slickjim511″ and is located in Swedesboro, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States