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16Sep

Vintage 1937 Philco 37-610 Tube Radio Tombstone Wood Cabinet 18.5x13x9.5

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Vintage 1937 Philco 37-610 Tube Radio Tombstone Wood Cabinet 18.5x13x9.5

Up for sale is a vintage Philco 37-610 tube radio from 1937. This classic tombstone-style cabinet features the unmistakable Art Deco grill design, rounded edges, and original Philco dial face marked with broadcast categories like Music, News, Drama, Comedy, Sports, and Education – a nostalgic touch from the golden age of radio. Model: Philco 37-610. Style: Tombstone Cabinet. Cabinet: Wood with original finish (shows heavy wear and chipping; see photos). Power cord is brittle and frayed, so I have not plugged it in. Internals: Appears to have original tubes, chassis, and components (see interior photos). Dial Face: Glass intact with beautiful golden graphics and tuning bands. This piece is a true survivor from the pre-WWII era and would make a great restoration project, parts donor, or vintage display piece. The Philco 37-610 is a well-known model among antique radio collectors for its quality, design, and strong reception back in its day. Feel free to message me with any questions.

11Sep

Vintage Art Deco Tombstone Crosley Model 515 Electric Tube Radio Wood Case USA

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Vintage Art Deco Tombstone Crosley Model 515 Electric Tube Radio Wood Case USA

Vintage 1937 Crosley Model 516 Tube Radio – Art Deco Design – Works – Original Condition. Works but has not been restored. The prior owner had spliced a new cord onto the end of the power cord. I powered the radio up using a variac. It came alive and started working. I was able to tune in several channels and adjust the volume. It should be serviced to be safe for use but it is alive and does work as is. Step back into the golden age of radio with this beautiful vintage Crosley Model 516, manufactured circa 1937 by the Crosley Radio Corporation in Cincinnati, Ohio. This charming tabletop radio features a classic Art Deco walnut cabinet, original grille cloth, five Bakelite knobs, and an ornate multi-color tuning dial. Origin: Made in U. Power: 100-125V, 55 Watts. Tube Count: 5 (original tubes present). : 14″ H × 12″ W × 9 D. Cabinet in good original shape with light cosmetic wear. Grille cloth intact. Dials and knobs are original and functional. Interior components appear complete. Power cord is frayed and needs replacement. Unique vertical grille cutouts and warm wood tones. Original dial face with multicolor frequency scale. Desirable for vintage collectors, decorators, or radio restoration enthusiasts. View Actual Product Images. Browse detailed photos of the exact item you’ll receive-no surprises. Submit Your Fair Market Offer. Think you know the fair value? Send in your best offer-we’ll give it genuine consideration. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We proudly donate 10% of each sale to St. While you’re here, take a moment to explore our full selection of unique and vintage treasures! We’re happy to help! Send us a message and we’ll get back to you promptly. Discover More Vintage Finds. We regularly list new vintage items, so check back often for the latest additions to our collection!

10Sep

RARE Vintage 1931 RCA model R5 Radiolette Tombstone Radio Powers Up Excell Cond

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RARE Vintage 1931 RCA model R5 Radiolette Tombstone Radio Powers Up Excell Cond

RARE Vintage 1931 RCA model R5 Radiolette Tombstone Radio Powers Up Excellent Condition. I plugged this in and it powered up and made scratchy noises when i turned the tuning dial. The tuning dial (the middle knob) is a little bit loose. Please check out my other auctions.

02Sep

Vintage Coronado Tombstone Tube Radio Nice Original Finish! Works! Sold As Is

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Vintage Coronado Tombstone Tube Radio Nice Original Finish! Works! Sold As Is

PLEASE READ FURTHER DOWN ABOUT THIS VERY NICE LOOKING RADIO. The model number on this Amazing looking radio is 578 & was produced in the Late 1930′s era. This was a fairly popular radio when it was introduced & is still a fairly popular & desirable radio by today’s standards. THIS VINTAGE NICE LOOKING CORONADO RADIO THAT JUST LOOKS WONDERFUL & IT WORKS. The Wood cabinet on this Beauty has it’s Original Finish & looks Good (Not perfect by any means) as there are some scratches & nicks etc.. FOR A RADIO THAT IS 88YRS OLD & IN IT’S ORIGINAL FINISH IT LOOKS PRETTY DARN GOOD:>. This radio has been cleaned & polished which still retains it’s original sheen or shine for the most part. I have taken Many Pictures so you may get a good view at this Nice looking Radio. The 3 Marbled ROSETTE Bakelite. Control knobs are original & in fantastic looking condition. The Speaker Grill cloth is a in nice condition. THE ANTENNA SYSTEM CONSIST OF A LONG. WIRE THAT MUST BE STRETCHED OUT IN (1) ONE DIRECTION OR ANOTHER UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT? The chassis is in Great condition & it is a 5-tube unit with 3-controls that are in good working condition. The 3-controls are (from left to right) 1-VOLUME, 2-TUNING & 3rd-ON/OFF. The tube line up is One-6A8, One-6B7, One-42, One-6D6 & One-80. The chassis had has all New Electrolytic Capacitors replaced & paper/wax capacitors were replaced as needed & a nice electric cord was installed. This radio has been restored to good working condition. When this Nice looking CORONADO radio is powered up. PLEASE FINISHING READING THE REST OF THE DESCRIPTION. This “CORONADO” would make an Excellent addition to your radio collection or as a stand alone radio as it’s power & beauty will surely be the talk of the room by all whom enter. Sized of this Fabulous GEM is 14-1/2″ High, 11-3/4″ Long & 8 Wide/Deep. This is a vintage radio & must be handled & cared for & treated in this manor & not like a modern day boombox. Tube radio technology “unlike modern day solid state radios” can have interference/noise in the sound quality, caused by kitchen appliances, computer monitors, flat screen TV’S, florescent lights, washing machines, high power wires above your home, etc… So where you position/place this radio in your home can make a huge difference & the direction/position it is set in. A lot of tube radios are “Directional” meaning you ” MAY ” have to turn the radio one way or the other to receive the best reception. Tube radio usually take 30 to 45 seconds after they have been turned/powered ON before they will start playing as the tubes have to warm up. I package very well for a safe arrival. If you have any questions please ask & I will promptly answer & as best as I can. Please ask questions before the end of the sale & not after. Thanks for looking I appreciate it.

16Aug

Vintage Philco Tombstone Tube Radio Nice

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Vintage Philco Tombstone Tube Radio Nice

This is an estate find of an old Philco radio that turns on and buzzes. A cat messed up the cloth front. Almost all the items we sell are USED unless otherwise stated. That means they are not going to look brand new. Thanks for looking and check out our other auctions.

15Aug

Vintage 1939 Zenith Large Art Deco Wooden Tombstone AC Tube Radio All Bands

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Vintage 1939 Zenith Large Art Deco Wooden Tombstone AC Tube Radio All Bands

Plugged in and it lights up. See pictures for condition. Located in Castro Valley California.

02Aug

RARE Vintage 1931 RCA model R5 Radiolette Tombstone Radio Powers Up Excell Cond

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RARE Vintage 1931 RCA model R5 Radiolette Tombstone Radio Powers Up Excell Cond

27Jul

Vintage GE General Electric Model A-53 Tombstone Tube Radio

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Vintage GE General Electric Model A-53 Tombstone Tube Radio

And thank you for looking at my item. Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 465 kHz; 2 AF stage(s). Broadcast and Short Wave (SW). Power type and voltage. Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt. Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) – elliptical / Ø 7 inch = 17.8 cm. 1.5 W (unknown quality). General Electric Co. Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges. 11.4 x 15.5 x 6.8 inch / 290 x 394 x 173 mm. Bemerkung The General Electric model A-53 is on the schematic at Rider’s 6-4 through 6-8 which show IF peak at 465 kc. The A-53 can have a 25 cycle (C) or 60 cycle mains transformer which came in two versions, one fix for 105-120 volts (A), the other for 105 to 250 volts with 4 tappings (V). The Broadcast band covers 540 – 16000 kc and the Short wave band 2.4 – 6.8 mc. It has a tone control knob. This is untested because it needs a new cord. Very nice cosmetic condition. Please be sure to check out my other items in my store. Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions. Thank you for looking at my item(s) and Happy Shopping!!!

25Jul

Vintage Black Dial Zenith 5f-134 Art Deco Tombstone Radio 1935

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Vintage Black Dial Zenith 5f-134 Art Deco Tombstone Radio 1935

VINTAGE BLACK DIAL ZENITH 5 F-134 ART DECO TOMBSTONE RADIO 1937. I have not tested this radio- it has not been plugged in for at least 4 to 5 years and I have been told it’s not good to plug in a radio that has not been plugged in for a while.

24Jul