Replacement knobs on it Powers on could not get a station to play This vintage RCA Victor tube radio, model 1R81, is a true gem for any collector or lover of vintage electronics. The radio features a golden throat and bakelite MCM phono, adding to its unique aesthetic appeal. With a unit quantity of 1, this RCA radio is a rare find and is sure to make a great addition to any collection.

Powers on could not get a station to play This vintage RCA Victor tube radio, model 1R81, is a true gem for any collector or lover of vintage electronics. The radio features a golden throat and bakelite MCM phono, adding to its unique aesthetic appeal. With a unit quantity of 1, this RCA radio is a rare find and is sure to make a great addition to any collection.

The radio is untested parts & repair. Missing parts, cracking, marring, chipping, dirt, scratching, age distress etc is present. Pictures best capture condition please see them. Dimensions approx 16.5″ Wide x 10″ Tall x 9.25 Deep. The item “Vintage RCA Victor Livingston 1R81 Deco Bakelite AM FM Tube Radio Parts Repair” is in sale since Tuesday, May 8, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Parts & Tubes”. The seller is “holmes0003170″ and is located in Williamsport, 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, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: RCA Victor
• Material: Plastic, Metal
• Color: Brown
• Refinements: Vintage RCA Victor Tube Radio

Good mechanical and cosmetic condition. Not museum quality, but nice enough to have in your home. See pictures for details. The Bakelite has various scuffs and scratches, and the gold trim has some scuffs as well. Part of the A from the RCA logo is missing. The two knobs on the left appear to be replacements. It still sounds great after all these years. You will want to use an external antenna for best reception. The tabs of the backing cover have torn to the point where it is not physically attached by the screws anymore. But it holds itself in place if you tuck it in behind the tabs. Notice the plug is the original non-polarized plug, so for safety it should be replaced by a qualified person. Its dimensions are: 16.25 W x 10 H x 9 D. The item “Vintage Bakelite RCA Victor 1-R-81 1R81 Livingston Tabletop Tube Radio, Working” is in sale since Thursday, August 27, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “harvestertrading” and is located in Harleysville, 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, Malaysia, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Brand: RCA Victor
• Time Period Manufactured: 1950-59
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

It’s very rare to find this. Near mint condition & even less common for one electronically serviced. Marketed as the. ” in rca victor advertising, as their “. This space age, atomic design is. Right out of the cold war era! Sounds amazing and is powered by 9 tubes! And with a huge 8 inch speaker! Stunning illuminated airplane dial. Surrounded by a beautiful bakelite case. It also has a phono-jack for you to play your mp3 or ipod – it’s. Been tested and works perfect! The original knobs function as designed – with no slipping. External components are all original! Below and hear this radio. Playing – then continue on to read more details on the item! The top right of this page and my new old radio listings will appear on your. As you can see from seeing/hearing the video, this rca. There are some very minor blemishes and imperfections. On the front, top, sides, and bottom – but i have not seen an example of this. Model in this good condition – the case is nearly pristine. There is nothing that detracts from the overall look. The original cord/plug and label remains. Fully intact on the bottom. Has been electronically serviced ! Tubes were checked and 1 was replaced, the. Others tested strong, capacitors / wiring replaced as needed, the chassis. Was cleaned, the controls were cleaned and lubricated. The case was lightly. Polished with a gentle plastic cleaner. The radio was bench tested to ensure. Made in the usa by rca victor in new york – this model is much less common than its siblings the wood cabinet 6-rf-9 (1956) and plastic 3-rf-9 (1954). To find one in this kind of. Near mint condition is indeed rare and a great opportunity for a collector. Encourage you to search ‘rca victor 1r81′ on worthpoint or google and you will. See this example is exceptional. Don’t let this opportunity slip by! It has a center front large round. Illuminated airplane dial, bakelite case, & brass for the bezel surround, pointer, and speaker grille cover. There are 2 knobs on the left, one for on/off/volume and one for. And there are two on the right, one for band control. The working airplane dial light is. Nothing short of stunning in a dark room and lights up the entire dial scale. The large 8 alnico speaker magnet, phono input, and a powerful rca 6v6 output tube in the chassis – made this rca. Victor’s audio hard to beat in 1951-52 and gave it a competitive edge in the radio marketplace. The sound has been compared to the large german radios of their day. Original plug/cord is in good condition and pliable with no frays. Cover is in good shape with a little sticker residue from some time in the. The sticker on the back certifying that this instrument has the. Acoustical balance which produces the tone of the “golden throat”. As certified by the chief engineer d. For a 64 year old. Radio, you may find a blemish here or there that i missed but i have not. Noticed anything significant – this radio’s exterior and all original. Accessories are in great shape. Rca is simply amazing. Rca victor radio ad for the 1 r 81 model. Give the livingston – rca victors finest table radio. Powerful 8-inch speaker, famous tone system, phono-jack for record. Striking modern cabinet in lustrous maroon plastic. It’s amazing to think that this very radio. Likely broadcast such 1951 historical events as the first nuclear bomb the nevada test site, the premier of “i love lucy” on cbs. Douglas macarthur as commander of united nations forces! Dimension: 16.5″ in length x 10″ high. “fragile” & ‘this side up on the box to make sure it is handled. Postal service standard post with tracking confirmation included! The item is offered with no reserve & at. The delicate nature of old electronics it is possible something can become. If there are any problems, please contact me and we. Please look at the photos very closely & ask any questions. Please see my other radio listings by. The top right side of this page. If like the radios i offer – please click. To keep up on all of my radio listings – i list radios weekly. Detroit was a boomtown during the height of the radios. Popularity (1930′s – 1950′s) so this location is home to many rare and find vintage radios – please stay tuned and thank you for your.The item “Near MINT Antique RCA Victor 1R81 Vintage Tube Bakelite Radio Works -SEE VIDEO” is in sale since Thursday, February 12, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “radioseek” and is located in Rochester, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States and to Canada.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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