Listing is for a virtually flawless 1938 Detrola model 208 vintage tube radio. This pre-war set is made of marbled black and brown bakelite, with a case that uses subtle and elegant art deco style elements – like the unique sweeping lines of the horizontal speaker grill, and classy original bullet knobs. It has a small 9″ wide by 7″ tall by 5 deep footprint, making it easy to fit in virtually any space. Although it relies on a tuned radio frequency (TRF) receiver vs. The superheterodyne design of its successor, the more commonly seen model 283, I had no trouble picking up most of my local stations by extending the wound length of period-correct cloth-covered antenna wire. I actually find that it has a surprisingly large sound for its size. I can’t guarantee it, but believe that the radio was recently recapped. Please take a moment to review the pictures included with this listing, as they are considered part of the description, and should be used to form your own assessment of condition. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out any time!
