Wow, what a stunningly beautiful mantle radio! It is very rare – I cannot locate another like it anywhere, in spite of a very comprehensive search. The cabinet is just gorgeous with corner columns, rounded sides and overhanging top. The back of it has a brass marker “Premier” and the chassis is an Air King model 50. Nonetheless, it is just a very special and very stately looking radio. With a TRF design and four tubes, it receives well and sounds great too. Only the top of the cabinet was redone. The lacquer finish was removed and the original stain was rejuvenated. The top was then redone with seven new coats of clear lacquer. The remainder of the cabinet was cleaned and given three hand rubbed coats of quality wax. The dial graphics are crisp and clear and the dial glass is in excellent condition. The dazzling and exquisite grill cloth is original and in excellent condition. I believe the Bakelite knobs to be original. The power cord is new, having replaced the old “curtain burner” cord and using the original Bakelite plug. Felt pads were added to the bottom to protect your furniture. Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper and electrolytic capacitors replaced. Tubes and resistors were 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 an external antenna. This gentle and delightful radio shows superb styling and craftsmanship. It is a must for the collector, and a high quality accent or focal piece for the discerning decorator. The item “Vintage Air King AM Mantle Radio (Early to Mid 30′s) STUNNING AND RESTORED” is in sale since Sunday, August 26, 2018. 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.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Brand: Air King