This is a stunning, rare and beautiful radio that also has fantastic sound. Made in 1937, the cabinet has wonderfully rich and warm walnut inlays that balance perfectly with the large dial face and green “magic” tuning eye. With seven tubes, it has excellent sensitivity, selectivity and reception. It also has tone control for your listening preference. The tube sound is unmistakably rich and pleasant on this radio. With all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost attention to detail. The cabinet was stripped of the old varnish and lacquer, keeping the original stain. It was then nourished and rejuvenated and the top and bottom trim were redone with dark walnut toners. The entire cabinet was then given eight coats of clear lacquer with excellent results. There is some veneer edge missing from the top/rear as can be seen in the photos. There is a missing lower grill piece that was irreparably damaged and completely removed and now it looks like just like it was made that way. None of those detract from the overall wonderful appearance of the radio and the photos speak for themselves. The dial face is in excellent condition with crisp and clear graphics that are nicely lighted by two bulbs and there is an indicator that shows which band is selected. And of course the green magic eye really sets it off. The original glass dial cover and Bakelite escutcheon have been polished and are in very good condition. The bezel is in excellent original condition. He original knobs perfectly match the trim toners and have been polished. The grill cloth is the original. It has a small amount of wear and a few marks, but I thought it important to keep, as it helps to maintain the originality of the radio. (The new owner can of course have a new grill cloth installed if desired) The power cord was replaced, using the original polished plug. Felt pads were added to the bottom to protect your furniture. 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 original speaker is in excellent condition and sounds great. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the nine foot external antenna (provided). This is a rare radio with a very appealing presence and it. Certainly demands a place of distinction and pride. Just imagine all of the news of the world, music and stories this wonderful radio has broadcast. Now 83 years old and newly restored inside and out, it will continue to provide many more years of enjoyment if well cared for. It is a larger radio and fairly heavy. It will require special attention for packing to ensure it arrives safely. 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. 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 RCA AM/SW Magic Eye Tube Radio 87T (1937) COMPLETELY RESTORED” is in sale since Monday, March 23, 2020. 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, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Brand: RCA
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