Radio only softly hums when turned on, so it will need some work to get it functioning. All of the tubes tested good on my Eico Model 625 tube tester. The chassis is very clean with no evidence of rust or corrosion. The power cord is in good condition, still plyable. The finish on the radio is all original and has simply been cleaned and polished with a professional wood wax and the burled walnut front presents quite well. The only minor defect is a small veneer sliver like chip at the top of the radio at the front edge that is difficult to detect. The cabinet is labeled “Superior” on the front and numbered 15870 on the rear. I could not find this radio listed on Radio Museum or Radio Attic’s web sites. Perhaps someone with more knowledge than I can determine the maker. Quite unique in that it is a short version of a tombstone radio. Unit stands 10.5″ tall, 12″ wide and 7 deep. Grill cloth has a tiny tear on the lower right and is a bit loose. Both knobs turn smoothly and properly and the dial indicator functions properly as well. The bands are selected by a knob in the rear of the radio. Great looking radio to add to your collection. Do not hesitate to make an offer, all will be considered.
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15Aug
Vintage Hard To Find Art Deco Superior AM/SW Small Tombstone Radio Looks Great
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12Apr
Hard To Find Vintage Crosley Dashboard Tube Radio Model 10-139 Aqua and Chrome
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Highly Collectible 1950 Crosley Aqua and Chrome “Dashboard” Tube Radio. The Perfect Addition For An Established Or Beginning Collector! We Consider All Reasonable Offers…. Go Ahead And Make Us One….. This Could Be Yours Today! 10-139 Crosley Radio Corp. 12.9″ W x 6.9″ H x 7 D. This is the highly collectible Aqua 1950′s Crosley Retro “Color Radio”. This radio is an icon from the 1950′s with an automotive inspired design. Crosley made this radio in several colors to match the interior home colors for every room: White, Maroon, Chartreuse, Black, Light Green, and Aqua. Aqua is a color not seen very often, making it very sought after! Photos show the great Aqua color! Chrome plated tuning band, dial, and knobs appear to be in really good condition…… Don’t see any. Aqua color on tuning band numbers is still visible. Knobs and dial move when turned. Case has some scratches. And signs of wear. Radio shows signs of wear on right and left underside and footpads are worn (see photos). I’m not sure the white pads are original. Overall, case is in good condition. This is a nice looking radio! Please view all photos carefully as they are part of the description and condition. I did not plug the radio in to see if it works. Didn’t want to take the chance of shorting out the tubes. I’ll leave that up to the new owner. Cord is not frayed, however, I don’t believe this is the original cord. Item will be packed properly.
05Mar
Rare Vtg Hard To Find Howard 225 Desktop Tube Radio 1946 Wood Case Working Orig
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Experience a piece of vintage history with this rare Howard 225 Desktop Tube Radio from 1937. The wood case adds a touch of nostalgia to any room, while the radio itself is fully functional and in its original state. Made in the United States, this radio is a true collectible and a must-have for any radio or vintage enthusiast. Bring back the charm of the 1930s with this beautiful wooden case Howard 225 Desktop Tube Radio. This unique piece features a wood case and is in perfect working order. Made in the United States, this radio is a collectible that will add character to your space. The radio is a great conversation starter and is sure to impress any vintage enthusiast. All other settings will probably need an attenna. As far as I know, this radio looks to be all original, with no restoration that I can tell, but see pictures to decide for yourself. I only saw a few nicks on the top edge of the cabniet. There are some various scratches to the outer case. See pictures for overall condition. You probably won’t find another in this nice condition unrestoted.
19Feb
Vintage Radio Tube Electron Tube Lot Including Many Hard to Find 82 in All
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23Jun
Hard To Find Vtg Crosley Dashboard Tube Radio Model 10-139 red chrome parts/repa
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15Jul
Hard To Find Vintage Westinghouse Model WR-21 Tabletop Tube Radio Working
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Hard to find vintage Westinghouse Model WR-21 tabletop tube radio that is in good working condition. There is a lever on the rear of the radio that allows you to switch to the shortwave band. I was unable to receive anything on this band. The finish on the radio is all original and has simply been cleaned and polished with a professional wood wax. The knobs turn smoothly and properly. The power cord is in great condition and the original wire antenna is included. The wooden rear panel does have some minor veneer damage. Great early radio to add to your collection. Do not hesitate to make an offer, all will be considered. The item “Hard To Find Vintage Westinghouse Model WR-21 Tabletop Tube Radio Working” is in sale since Monday, July 5, 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: Westinghouse
26Jan
Hard to Find Vintage 1933 Emerson Model 20A Bakelite Tube Radio Looks Great
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Vintage Emerson Model 20A bakelite tabletop radio from 1933 that is a must have for the collector. Overall the condition of the body is very good, with a tiny nick on the top front edge and a small piece of the rear panel missing – where the bottom center screw would be placed. Electronically, the radio only hums when turned on, so it will need to be restored to get it playing. The original cloth power cord is in fair condition, with some exterior fraying and black electrical tape in spots. The dials turn smoothly and properly. This radio is getting harder to find and will be a fine addition to your collection. Do not hesitate to make an offer, all will be considered. The item “Hard to Find Vintage 1933 Emerson Model 20A Bakelite Tube Radio Looks Great” is in sale since Monday, January 18, 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: Emerson
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
01Apr
Hard to Find Vintage RCA Radiola II AR-800 Battery Operated Radio Looks Great
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Vintage RCA Radiola II AR-800 Battery Operated Radio that is in excellent condition for its age. The finish on the radio is all original and has simply been cleaned and polished with a professional wood wax. Unfortunately, the leather strap is broken, but with some work, I think it can be repaired. The 2 Radiotron UV-199 short pin tubes are present (untested) and interior is very clean. Given the simplicity of these early battery operated radios, it should not take much to get it up and running. All of the knobs/dials are in good shape with no chips and all turn smoothly and properly. I acquired a set of period headphones that I have added to the radio. Head phones are Trimm Dependable and the cloth cord is in excellent condition. I do not know if the headphones work. Great early radio to add to your collection. Do not hesitate to make an offer, all will be considered. The item “Hard to Find Vintage RCA Radiola II AR-800 Battery Operated Radio Looks Great” is in sale since Saturday, February 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\Pre-1930″. The seller is “fruithillantiques” and is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Malaysia.
- Brand: RCA
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
04Jul
Vintage 1926 Atwater Kent Radio Model 30 Hard To Find Early Model
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Vintage Atwater Kent Model 30 Tube Radio that is in good condition for its age. This model is an early and hard to find version, as the tubes are seated on flat plates and turned to lock in, instead of being inserted into pin holes. The finish is all original and in good shape with some scratches and wear. The front metal plate is showing some disclororation, but not enough to detract from the appearance. Unfortunately the tubes are not present, but can easily be obtained. The wires for the battery and speaker are present. Perfect candidate for restoration. Do not hesitate to make an offer, all will be considered. The item “Vintage 1926 Atwater Kent Radio Model 30 Hard To Find Early Model” is in sale since Friday, January 19, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\Pre-1930″. The seller is “fruithillantiques” and is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
09Jun
1935 VINTAGE ORIGINAL TELEFUNKEN U-Bahn U 543 WL hard to find tube radio
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Made by Telefunken , Germany type: 543 WL also knows as ” U-Bahn “. Subway / underground , cause of the U- front grill. The unit is tested and i found a station with a 30 meter long. Outside in the night. Please note that these radios from 1935 are not playing like a modern personal computer , its hard to find strong stations in germany today, as MW was shut down last year. And are all tested on Lafayette NY tubetester with good results. Size of the nice wood cabinet is. 475 x 360 x 320 mm / 18.7 x 14.2 x 12.6 inch. 110 – 240 Volt. Will pack very well and safe in doubler box with good protection. The item “1935 VINTAGE ORIGINAL TELEFUNKEN U-Bahn U 543 WL hard to find tube radio” is in sale since Thursday, June 08, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “der-trommler” and is located in Willich. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Brand: Telefunken