The end of the Great Depression heralded new and bold radio designs, and this one sure fits the bill. It has beautiful inlaid veneers for a rich, warm look. It has been restored inside and out for many more years of enjoyment. And finally, it has an “RCA” input to play modern devices. That input was originally touted for a phonograph or the very new and rare modern device – television! Note the label for it on the back of the chassis. The cabinet retains the original stain, which was rejuvenated, nourished and toners added to replicate the original appearance. The trim was redone with dark walnut toners. The entire cabinet was then given six coats of clear lacquer, and finally waxed to further bring out the wonderful wood finishes. The dial graphics are crisp and clear, being well back-lit from the pilot light. The green magic eye shows brightly from behind as well. The knobs and glass dial cover are original, with one knob slightly different than the others. The speaker grill cloth and power cord are new, using the original plug. Overall, the cabinet is in excellent condition. There is one small blemish at the bottom right as can be seen in the photos. Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper/wax 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 a five foot wire lead antenna (included). At 80 years old, this radio still looks fantastic and sounds really nice too. And the magic eye in the background makes it subtle and inviting, creating a warm. 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 working order. 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 T60 AM/SW Magic Eye Radio (1939) COMPLETELY RESTORED” is in sale since Sunday, January 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “holman9099″ and is located in Homestead, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Brand: RCA
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States