National Panasonic R-140 Tube Radio Cathedral Wooden Antique 1933 Vintage Rare. ? Welcome to our curated Japanese antique & historical broadcast collection! ?? Item Overview Presenting a monumental, museum-grade pre-war antique masterpiece: The authentic National (Matsushita Electric / Panasonic) Model R-140 cathedral wooden tube radio receiver! ???? Manufactured in Japan around 1933 (early Showa 8 era), this extraordinarily rare historic radio has survived for over 90 years! ?? Featuring an iconic gothic cathedral arch architectural design with sculpted pilasters, classic front tuning dials, and ornate speaker fretwork cloth, it housed National’s newly developed 1933 chassis and traditional 4-tube straight TRF circuitry (designed for 227, 226, 226, KX112B tube lineup)! ???? A pinnacle historical showpiece representing the dawn of Japanese consumer electronics and early Matsushita industrial design, cherished by antique collectors and audio historians worldwide! ?????? Condition & Specifications? Authentic Antique Condition: True 90-year-old historic pre-war piece! Naturally aged with genuine wood patina, vintage surface rubs, and era-appropriate character marks. ?? Vacuum Tubes Note: Internal tubes and chassis are preserved as pictured; original vintage period tube types cannot be individually warranted. ?? Accessories: Radio unit as displayed in high-resolution photographs. ?? Please examine all detailed photos carefully to evaluate every angle and authentic structural beauty of this early Showa relic. ??? Product Specifications? Brand: National (Matsushita Electric / Panasonic)? Model Number: R-140? Design Style: Gothic Cathedral Arch Tabletop Radio? Era: Pre-War Japan (Circa 1933 / Showa 8)? Circuit System: 4-Tube Straight Receiver Chassis? Cabinet Material: Solid Wood & Antique Grille Cloth? Estimated Dimensions: about 16.54 x 13.39 x 9.84 inches (about 42.0 x 34.0 x 25.0 cm)? Estimated Net Unit Weight: about 7.50 kg (about 16.53 lbs)? Country of Origin: Japan?? Item Specifics? Brand: National? Model: R-140? Type: Antique Vacuum Tube Tabletop Radio? Cabinet Design: Cathedral Arch? Era: 1930s Pre-War (Showa Era)? Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan? Material: Wood, Metal, Vacuum Tubes? Features: Cathedral Arched Grille, Triple Front Dials, Historic Chassis?? Safe & Heavy-Duty Professional Packaging Historical wooden treasures demand absolute protection. Mow Motor Law NIPPON. We answer your questions promptly. All items we handle are products originally released in Japan. Please make sure your device or system is compatible with Japanese versions. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. You can return the item within.
