It was certainly out of the ordinary for 1946 with WWII just having ended. This one has been restored to look like new and is a wonderful treat to the eyes and ears! With functional push buttons, six tubes and internal loop antenna, it sounds good too, with great reception and selectivity. It also has an external antenna hookup if needed for your locale. As with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost detail. The cabinet was disassembled, cleaned and prepped. It was then given 8 coats of gloss ivory to match the original finish. The underside is the original paint and has the informational sticker affixed. There is a small crack to the underside, which was repaired and epoxied on the inside – it is not seen at all during display and use. The gold and silver foil dial face has crisp, clear graphics and is beautifully lit. A new Belmont decal was applied. The dial cover is original in excellent condition and was polished. The knobs and push buttons are original and were polished The back cover is original. The power power cord was replaced using the original plug. 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 internal loop antenna. At 73 years old, this very collectible and charming radio looks and sounds like new. It will continue to bring many years of enjoyment if well cared for. The item “Vintage Art Deco Belmont 6D111 RADIO The Rabbit (1946) COMPLETELY RESTORED” is in sale since Wednesday, June 5, 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.
- Modified Item: No
- Brand: Belmont
- Style: Art Deco