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Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration

Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone radio that is a good candidate for restoration. The radio is not functioning – radio only hums when turned on, but all of the tubes tested good on my Eico Model 625 tube tester. The finish on the radio is all original and has simply been cleaned and polished with a professional wood wax. Unfortunately, someone put something hot on the top of the radio that left an impression in the varnish. A similar defect is just above the dial on the front and along the right side. The knobs turn smoothly and properly, but the dial indicator is not functioning. Grill cloth is in great shape, with no rips or holes and the cloth power cord is in good condition with one section that is frayed. Great radio to add to your collection. Do not hesitate to make an offer, all will be considered. The item “Vintage Zenith Model 5-S-127 Tombstone Radio Looks Great Perfect for Restoration” is in sale since Saturday, January 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “fruithillantiques” and is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Brand: Zenith
  • Featured Refinements: Antique Radio
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

Zenith 5-s-127 Tombstone Tube Radio Vintage 1937 All Original

JUST DISCOVERED THIS RARE 1937 ZENITH TOMBSTONE RADIO. IT WAS BURIED IN A CLOSET AND HAS BEEN SITTING OVER 50 YEARS. I PLUGGED IT IN FOR THE FIRST TIME AND LET IT RUN FOR 4 MINUTES TO LET THE TUBES GET HOT. IT FIRED UP FINE AND LIT UP AS WELL BUT I COULDNT GET ANY SOUND, JUST VERY SLIGHT STATIC, AND I COULDNT GET THE TUNER TO TURN STATIONS. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME ITS BEEN OPERATED IN 50 YEARS I WAS TOLD AS IT CAME FRESH OUT OF A ESTATE. IT IS COMPLETELY ORIGINAL WITH NO RESTORATION BUT WILL PROBABLY NEED SOME TINKERING TO GET IT TO PLAY UNLESS ITS SOMETHING WITH THE TUBES AS ONE TUBE SEEMED TO GET HOTTER THEN OTHERS BUT I ONLY TRIED IT FOR 4 MINUTES. THE POWER CHORD IS FINE AND NOT DRY ROTTED LIKE HOW THERE USUALLY FOUND. THE CABINET HAS SOME AVERAGE USE WEAR FROM BEING IN STORAGE FOR YEARS WITH SOME SCRATCHES BUT OVERALL STILL LOOKS GOOD BUT PLEASE SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION. OVERALL A NICE RADIO AND THE CABINET HAS NO CRACKS. THIS IS A VERY HEAVY RADIO.. The item “ZENITH 5-S-127 TOMBSTONE TUBE RADIO VINTAGE 1937 ALL ORIGINAL” is in sale since Saturday, May 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “toyboom25hcf” and is located in Somerset, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas, Uruguay.

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW

This particular radio is the Model 5-S-127 – produced in 1936/1937. This has a serial number of: 289519. This radio is in EXCELLENT WORKING Condition – as mentioned, FULLY RESTORED. Restoration was done quite recently by Speak Easy Radios of Lafayette, OR. See tag in the picture for more info. Restoration includes complete rewiring or new wires where needed, NEW Old stock replacing all tubes, replacement of faulty capacitors and resistors, complete restoration of chassis and complete restoration of cabinet and all wood work. Cloth on outside speakers in perfect condition – knobs and dial are PERFECT! Wonderful restoration – everything in great working order. This radio will last another generation or more. Here’s the rest of the details. Any questions, please ask. The item “VINTAGE/ANTIQUE Zenith Tombstone 5-S-127 5 Tube Radio FULLY RESTORED WOW” is in sale since Saturday, January 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “erbut1″ and is located in Beaverton, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States