Smaller in size, this 1937 tombstone radio has the original finish and is just charming. The mirrored dial face really stands out, and is unique in its style and distinctive red globe. I chose not to refinish the cabinet, as it is beautiful just as is and speaks to its long life of broadcasting news of the world, music and stories. Using different veneers and wood solids, this radio creates a very warm and pleasing look. It has five tubes and has good reception using an external 10 ft. As with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost attention to detail. The cabinet was disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. The original finish was given a nourishing balancing treatment and then given two coats of a high quality beeswax/orange oil polish to further bring out the beauty of the wood grains and protect the finish. There are very few dings commensurate with its long life, and the solid wood top has a small split toward the right front as. Can be seen in the photos. But, they do not detract from the allure of the radio. The glass dial face graphics/cover are crisp, complete and nicely lighted. The original knobs were polished and are in excellent condition. The grill cloth was replaced with a period correct new one. The power cord was replaced. 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 original speaker is in excellent condition. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the external wire antenna. This 83 year old radio is quite collectible and will really stand out as an icon of the 1930′s. Boasting an original finish that is in very good condition, the completely restored electronics allows it to be reliably enjoyed for many more years if well cared for. 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 Crosley AM/SW Tube Radio 517 (1937) BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED” is in sale since Wednesday, March 4, 2020. 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, 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, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Brand: Crosley
- Featured Refinements: Antique Radio
