DOES NOT POWER ON. This vintage Gilfillan 6U Tombstone Radio is a unique piece that dates back to the 1930s. Made in the United States, it features a classic design and is a great addition to any collection. However, please note that this radio is not working. With its wooden tube design and unique tombstone shape, this radio is a great conversation starter. It would make a great display piece for anyone interested in vintage electronics or radio history. Whether you’re a collector or just looking for a unique piece to add to your home, this vintage Gilfillan radio is sure to impress.

It’s a fine example of post-war American craftsmanship and an excellent candidate for restoration or display. Gilfillan 66-A (circa 1946). Solid Claro Walnut with rich grain. Sides are a substantial 1-1/2 thick solid walnut. Dimensions: 15″W x 9-1/4″H x 8-3/4D. See testing video : The radio was powered up using the successive series dim-bulb technique (25W / 40W / 100W) with monitored voltage remaining within spec. Audio output and slight hum. Through the first two bulbs. When the 100W bulb was applied. Volume increased but so did hum. (as shown in the included video). It will need two Electrolytic Filter Capacitors replaced by a competent vintage-radio technician before being powered on again. A classic 1940s Gilfillan in solid walnut. Stunning woodwork and vintage design. Near-operational with minor servicing needed. The radio as shown. Link or video reference of operational test. Please review all photos and video before purchasing. A rare opportunity to own a gorgeous piece of radio history! Thank you for supporting Animal Outreach!

See title and pics for description. Very good unrestored (I believe) condition. I was able to get one local radio station in. It wasn’t very loud but it was clear. There is a small chip in the wood by the grille (pictured). Made by Gilfillan in Los Angeles under an RCA patent.

VERY RARE RADIO, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION – VINTAGE GILFILLAN GOLDEN BEAR WOODEN CABINET TUBE RADIO – CLEAN, COMPLETE WORKING CONDITION – A FEW SCUFFS IN THE FINISH HERE AND THERE; COUPLE ON THE TOP, SMALLER ONES AROUND THE KNOBS; OTHERWISE THE ORIGINAL FINISH IS VERY NICE – NO SCRATCHES, GOUCHES, CRACKS, ETC. HAS BEEN VERY WELL CARED FOR THROUGH THE YEARS – KNOBS WORK SMOOTHLY – CHASSIS LOOKS CLEAN, SLIGHT SURFACE RUST – CLEAN ORIGINAL GRILLE CLOTH – POWER CORD REPLACED SOMETIME IN THE PAST – RECEIVES OUR FEW LOCAL DAYTIME STATIONS WITH STRONG SIGNAL, NO HUM – EXCELLENT ON DISTANT NIGHT-TIME STATIONS TOO. YOU’LL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED AT THE PHYSICAL AND ELECTRONIC CONDITION ON THIS CLASSIC.

Extremely rare Gilfillan Bros. Tombstone style tube radio in working condition sounds AMAZING! Black & chrome solid wood structure. Manufactured in Los Angeles California USA. One knob was replaced in past as shown & the finish on wood is peeling as well as stains present. Would look amazing refinished! Do not miss out these do not come up for sale often at all! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “yellowflips” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, Gambia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Poland, Oman, Suriname, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Argentina, Guinea-Bissau, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Bhutan, Senegal, Togo, Ireland, Qatar, Burundi, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Equatorial Guinea, Thailand, Aruba, Sweden, Iceland, Macedonia, Belgium, Israel, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Benin, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Swaziland, Tanzania, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Panama, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, Djibouti, Chile, China, Mali, Botswana, Republic of Croatia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Portugal, Malta, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Cayman Islands, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Cyprus, Seychelles, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Australia, Austria, Sri Lanka, Gabon Republic, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kiribati, Turkmenistan, Grenada, Greece, Haiti, Greenland, Yemen, Afghanistan, Montenegro, Mongolia, Nepal, Bahamas, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Angola, Western Samoa, France, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Denmark, Guatemala, Solomon Islands, Vatican City State, Sierra Leone, Nauru, Anguilla, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Guyana, Azerbaijan Republic, Macau, Georgia, Tonga, San Marino, Eritrea, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Morocco, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mauritania, Belize, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Spain, Estonia, Bermuda, Montserrat, Zambia, South Korea, Vanuatu, Ecuador, Albania, Ethiopia, Monaco, Niger, Laos, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Moldova, Madagascar, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Lebanon, Liberia, Bolivia, Maldives, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Nigeria, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Jordan, Guinea, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, Chad, Andorra, Romania, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Lithuania, Trinidad and Tobago, Malawi, Nicaragua, Finland, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Uganda, Brazil, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, Latvia, Jamaica, South Africa, Brunei Darussalam, Honduras.

• Brand: Gilfillan Bros
• Featured Refinements: Vintage Tube Radio
• Time Period Manufactured: 1930-49
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

Vintage 1931 Gilfillan RCA SUPER JR Model 96 Tube Radio Antique Wood, it turns on and gets static, powers on, tubes light up and speakers has static, see image of bottom sticker it shows model 96 or g6 and dated 1931, there is no back cover, has scuffs scratches, measures 16 1/2 X 13X 8 1/2. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “aerospacesurplusnett” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas.

• Brand: Gilfillan
• Featured Refinements: Vintage Tube Radio
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

Vintage 1931 Gilfillan RCA SUPER JR Model 96 Tube Radio Antique Wood WORKING, it turns on and gets static, powers on, tubes light up and speakers has static, see image of bottom sticker it shows model 96 or g6 and dated 1931, there is no back cover, has scuffs scratches, measures 16 1/2 X 13X 8 1/2. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “aerospacesurplusnett” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas, Uruguay.

• Featured Refinements: Vintage Tube Radio
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: Gilfillan

Copper Face, Wood Cabinet. Condition notes: dial light does not come on. Thanks so much for considering this awesome vintage piece of radio history! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “vasquezvintage” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas.

• Brand: Gilfillan Brothers
• Featured Refinements: Vintage Tube Radio
• Time Period Manufactured: 1930-49
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

Copper Face, Wood Cabinet. Condition notes: dial light does not come on. Thanks so much for considering this awesome vintage piece of radio history! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “vasquezvintage” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas.

• Brand: Gilfillan Brothers
• Featured Refinements: Vintage Tube Radio
• Time Period Manufactured: 1930-49
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

Vintage Gilfillan Bros Model 56A Vacuum Tube Radio Wood Cabinet. Tabletop radio from the mid-century era by Gilfillan, a short-lived maker out of Los Angeles. Cabinet is nice for its age and being unrestored. The item “Vintage Gilfillan Bros 56A Vacuum Tube Radio Wood Cabinet Tabletop Mid Century” is in sale since Sunday, April 18, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “vasquezvintage” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas, Uruguay.

• Brand: Gilfillan
• Featured Refinements: Vintage Tube Radio
• Time Period Manufactured: 1930-49
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Gilfillan Bros.: Model 56A
• Modified Item: No
• California Prop 65 Warning: na