This is a delightful pre WW II table or mantle radio with unabashed Art Deco design. Add in the contrasting veneers and push buttons, and it is a really interesting and eye catching radio. And, it sounds great too, with a strong clear signal using the external antenna lead. As with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost detail. The cabinet retains the original stain, which was rejuvenated to nourish and enrich the wood. It is in overall excellent condition with only two minor chips at the top left rear. The trim was redone with dark walnut toners, which match the original Bakelite knobs perfectly. The entire cabinet was then given six coats of clear lacquer. The dial face graphics are crisp and clear and nicely lighted from the pilot light. The original dial cover was polished to crystal clarity. The grill cloth and power cord are replacement replicas to match as close as possible to the originals. The push buttons are operational and can be adjusted. The far right button is used to allow manual tuning. 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 radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the external antenna. At 80 years old, this little restored beauty has another lease on life and will last many years to come if well maintained. It can grace many decors and as a smaller radio, can fit just about anywhere. It is a must for the serious collector and those with discerning taste for Art Deco classic radios. 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 Philco Wooden AM Radio 39-7C (1939) COMPLETELY RESTORED” is in sale since Sunday, March 31, 2019. 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, Bahamas, Uruguay.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Brand: Philco
