Hello, thank you for your interest before continuing, please click. On the top right of the page your homepage will show any new vintage radio listings I offer. Also, please look at the VIDEO DEMO below to see this beautiful radio in action! This model radio is one of RCAs. This 7 tube radio is ALL ORIGINAL! FM does not seem to work and may need an external antenna. It has a phono-jack input located underneath the radio. This RCA is also highly collectible for its many variations of simulated wood plastic. Model 8r71 was a Maroon color, the 8r72 was Ivory, the 8r74 (Like this example is quite uncommon) called was Mahogany, the 8r75 model was Walnut, and lastly, the 8r76 was a Blonde Simulated Wood. And it has a mirror shine The unique dial scale is flush with the top of the cabinet and when this radios 2 dial lights turn on it gives off one of the most beautiful full. Amber glowing effect of any vintage radio of its day its stunning. The design is a unique one in that the back is actually a part of the structural design of the cabinet and the radio chassis is accessed. It is quite uncommon to have all the stickers in place on the bottom of an RCA Victor 8R74 the labels include an explanation of the Antenna and Ground Terminals, The location of the tubes, the model/serial number, and the famous GOLDEN THROAT certification! It is uncommon to find a RCA Victor 8R74 in this good condition and this model and its cousins tend to have dial lens cracks, cracks in the plastic, and missing labels. This 8R74 has a very nice cabinet with minimal wear! Made in the USA By RCA Victor Co. New York (NY) Chassis #RC-1060. Serial number is B003253. PLEASE VIEW THE VIDEO DEMO THEN SCROLL DOWN BELOW FOR MORE INFO ON THIS UNIQUE RADIO!! FM may need an external antenna because I was unable to get an FM station. Perfect for collectors as a functional display piece or to show off in your office or home & will go with any décor! And it would also make a unique gift! You will enjoy listening to it for years to come! Famous GOLDEN THROAT certification on the bottom label states. This is to Certify. That this instrument includes the matched elements required in the production of. Cole Chief Engineer Home Instrument Department RCA Victor. The cabinet is in beautiful. Shines almost like new. And reflects whatever is next to it, the original dial lens looks good for its age but does have some normal age wear. It is a wonderful representation of late 1940s Art Deco styling. The cabinet is solid with no cracks but does have some normal wear from age including some blemishes and imperfections please see photos not very easy to see you can use the magnify feature. There is nothing that detracts from the overall look of the radio this radio has substantial and is heavy it definitely has presence with that lighted dial! It has all of its original stickers on the bottom including the serial# tag. The plug looks original but the cord may be new. The original back is a part of the structural design of the cabinet and the radio chassis is accesses from the bottom. Tubes & Technical Information. Type: Broadcast Receiver – or past WW2 Tuner. 7 Valves / Tubes: 6J6 6BA6 6AU6 6AL5 6AV6 6V6GT 6X5GT. Principle: Super-Heterodyne; ZF/IF 455 kH. Wave bands: Broadcast (BC) and FM. Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt. Loudspeaker: Moving coil 5 inch. The RCA Radio Story. RCA was founded in 1919. The Radio Corporation of America later shortened to RCA was formed with from a merger of American Marconi wireless and radio patents owned by General Electric, Westinghouse, and others. Prior to 1920, most Americans couldnt even fathom the idea of voices and music coming into their homes over the air. But the availability of free over-the-air music and information fueled tremendous growth with sales of in-home radio sets growing from 5,000 units in 1920 to more than 2.5 million units in 1924. At first, the RCA brand was applied to radio receivers manufactured by Westinghouse and General Electric. RCA saw the potential for a nationwide network, and in 1926 the first national radio network dubbed the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) was created. Radios popularity in the U. Victor Talking Machine Company. And began manufacturing radios and phonographs, under the RCA Victor name. Today, the RCA brand is still found on a variety of entertainment and information products marketed in countries throughout the world. From flat-panel televisions, telephones, audio/video gear, accessories, small appliances, and other products. And after 90 years, they even still make radios! A true American Success story. Its interesting to think that this very radio may have broadcast such notable 1948 historical events as the. Being proclaimed, and the beginning of the. During the beginning of the Cold War. Dimension: 14″ in length X9″ high X 8 in depth. I use plenty of Bubble Wrap, extra padding and double box or use extra box support material. It will be marked Fragile & This side up on the box to make sure it is handled carefully. The radio is fully insured. A small sampling of my feedback. Best packaging ever for a vintage radio – I really appreciate it. Fantastic radio as advertised, careful and thoughtful packaging. If there are any problems, please contact me and we can review options. DETROIT WAS A BOOMTOWN DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE RADIOS POPULARITY (1930s 1950s) SO THIS LOCATION IS HOME TO MANY RARE AND HARD TO FIND VINTAGE RADIOS – PLEASE STAY TUNED AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! The item “Antique Vintage RCA Victor Old BAKELITE Tube Radio DECO Works SEE VIDEO” is in sale since Thursday, October 01, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “radioseek” and is located in Rochester, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, to Japan.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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