This completely restored 1939 Silvertone is quite rare and an absolute beauty! The burled wood and other veneers are a fantastic combination that the photos depict and are just as stunning in person. Everything on this radio is in excellent condition. With a new green magic tuning eye, original push buttons, and lacquered original wooden knobs, the combination is wonderful and will be the prize of someone’s collection. It sounds great too, with good reception and selectivity using an external 6 foot antenna wire and a six inch speaker. It also has a hi/low sound for your listening preference. The SW receives well, too, but will require a longer antenna for best reception. 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. The bottom and top trim were redone with dark mahogany toners for a very appealing and balanced appearance. The entire cabinet was then given six coats of quality clear gloss lacquer. Finally, it was finished off with a beeswax/orange oil polish. The dial face has crisp and clear graphics that are nicely back lit. The dial cover is original and was polished. The green tuning eye is new and very bright. The wooden knobs are original and have also been refinished and lacquered. The Bakelite push buttons are original and functional. The grill cloth behind the wooden grill is original. The power cord has been replaced and the plug is an original and polished. There are no dings, scrapes or damage to the cabinet. Felt pads were added to the underside to protect your furniture. 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. This rare and delightful masterpiece is very desirable to collectors and those with a discerning eye for the beauty of this state of the art for the times radio. And, now that it is restored, this 80 year old will continue to provide many more years of enjoyment. 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 Silvertone AM/SW Magic Eye Radio #6130 (1939) COMPLETELY RESTORED” is in sale since Tuesday, May 7, 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 worldwide.
- Brand: Silvertone
