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Casket Radios

Early 1920s (usually battery-powered) radios, in cabinets resembling burial caskets. Most cabinets were wood, a few made of metal. Some later models were AC-powered. Those of you annoyed by this definition are welcome to make an offer to purchase VEC and change this definition.
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Atwater Kent 30 (1926) Atwater Kent 30 (1926).   This Atwater Kent is a 1920s battery radio, in good enough condition to be fully restorable. The cabinet needs to be reglued and would benefit from refinishing (a fairly easy job on this type of cabinet). The panel, knobs, and logo are in nice shape. Price includes all tubes; if you prefer it without tubes, you pay only $25. If you would like me to electrically restore this to like-new operation, I can do so for an additional $85. This type of radio needs separate A, B, and C batteries to operate. Buyer pays actual shipping cost (I will use Pirateship.com to minimize shipping cost for you).  Tom Albrecht.   E-mail: ctalbrecht@yahoo.com    Phone: 408-425-1578  $75.00.  (0000161)

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FADA 169B (?) Hazeltine Neutrodyne (1925?) FADA 169B (?) Hazeltine Neutrodyne (1925?).   I recently purchased a small collection from a nice lady whose husband is in poor health. Among that was this 1925ish FADA 169B? Hazeltine Neutrodyne TRF receiver. This is a five-tube radio that can drive either headphones or a speaker. For those not familiar with these, this is not your modern Superheterodyne radio. This is a three-dial TRF. The operation is part science, part magic, and part art. There is no HI-FI here. All five 01A tubes test better than new, and according to Radio Electric Supply, are worth more than I am asking for this whole setup. I'm not leaving you with anything else to buy. I have fitted it with a 110v supply, period correct headphones and a speaker. I am even including the FADA assembly and operation manual. I had to strip and refinish the Beckly Ralston cabinet. This will require a substantial external antenna for all but very strong local stations. It is large and heavy, so shipping will be a consideration. This is a very nice example of early AM radio. I'm losing my shirt here, but I want this little sweetie to find a good home. 27"W x 12"H x 10"D.  Mike Boessen.   E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net  $200.00.  (0000066)
Freed-Eisemann FE-15 (1925) Freed-Eisemann FE-15 (1925).   Happy 100th Birthday to this very nice Freed-Eisemann FE15 radio! While the company did not survive the great depression, they made radios of exceptional quality while they were in business. The original finish is very nice on this set, with very few blemishes. It is fitted with five 01A tubes that test new or better. It has been tested with the actual hardware it is being sold with. There is nothing else to buy. I'm supplying an AC power supply, speaker, and a pair of period appropriate headphones. The tubes alone are $50 each at Radio Electric Supply. The power supply sold new for $170. Speakers like this are on ebay for $150. One of these radios sold on the Radio Attic in 2009 for $155. Taken all together, this is a huge bargain, if Neutrodynes are your thing. For those not familiar with them, this is not your modern Superheterodyne HiFi radio. Operation is part science, part art, and part magic. I have provided a frequency chart to aid in tuning. This is a smaller, lighter weight example of this technology, so takes up less space and won't be as bad shipping wise. Requires a substantial external antenna to pick up any but very strong local stations. 19"W x 9"H x 9"D.  Mike Boessen.   E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net  $300.00.  (0000068)

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Pilot Wasp (1928) Pilot Wasp (1928).   The Pilot Wasp was sold as a shortwave receiver kit for $21.75 including the coils. The five coils were color coded and covered 17 to 500 meters. It uses three 01A tubes that all test good. The coil box is complete with custom display stand. There is a repaired crack in the same location on the right and left rails at the mounting screws. Three new 3D replaced rails are included if you wish to replace the originals. Overall it is in very good condition. I checked the primary and secondary on both transformers and did find they are not open. Otherwise it is offered untested. A rare piece of early radio history.  Mark Toppo.   E-mail: lindatoppo32@gmail.com  $599.00.  (0000023)

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Radiola 18 (1928) Radiola 18 (1928).   Time for some shelf clearing. This radio is unrestored and is being sold "as is." The original finish is fairly nice and would probably present well with a little touch-up. Missing the volume bezel. Some tubes in it, no idea if they are good. Has a ziplock with parts labeled "Radiola 17 parts" inside (see photo). Very heavy (approximately 40 pounds. 27-1/2"W x 8"H x 9"D.  Mike Boessen.   E-mail: mboessen@ktis.net  $25.00.  (0000078)


 

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