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Airline 25WGW-1552 (1952).  SOLD!  Here's a basic Mid Century Modern five-tube Montgomery Ward Airline brand bedside radio. Nice original crack free cabinet. A couple of superficial scratches on the top that do not detract from the overall appearance. The natural finish cabinet still has an amazing marble swirl pattern. It has been recapped, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and strong across the dial with its built-in loop antenna, or use the attached 3.5mm cord to play your own content. 12-1/2"W x 8"H x 6"D.  (0000131)

Crosley 5M3 (1934).  SOLD!  A well preserved, Art Deco inspired, five-tube mini tombstone, known as a Junior or Fiver. The cabinet on these was made of a plain wood covered with a faux woodgrain finish on all sides. Usually, this thin decal like covering is hopelessly scratched or missing, but it's still in very nice shape on this example. The chassis has been gone through with all new filter & paper caps and out of tolerance resistors changed. A strong tested set of tubes and new cloth line cord was added. The back of the chassis features a nice intact NRA label dated 1934! These primitive TRF sets need a long wire antenna attached to receive stations, the longer the better for more distant reception. The antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in (just the opposite of modern radios, start out loud and work your way down as you approach a strong station). Despite this model's reputation for less than stellar performance, with a proper antenna this example should provide more than adequate reception. Because of the primitive TRF circuitry, my standard add-on 3.5mm cord could not be installed on this unit. 12"H x 10"W x 8"D.  (0000133)

Crosley 9-114W (1948).  SOLD!  Here's a post war five-tube Crosley table model. Receives all of my local stations or use the aux 3.5mm cord, included at no extra cost, to play your own content. The chassis has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, new line cord, controls cleaned and lubricated. Crack free cabinet featuring its original paint as does the gold mesh metal grill insert. A few minor "flea bite" chips in the original paint were carefully touched up and it displays like new. 12-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H x 7"D.  (0000134)

Emerson DQ398-CH-DQ (1941) .  SOLD!  This rare and desirable Emerson features an Ingraham designed cabinet that is totally unique in its shape. Featuring inlayed pinstripes (an Ingraham trademark), these don't turn up too often! With five tubes, it receives all of my local AM stations. Plays strong across the dial with its large built-in loop antenna. Or use the 3.5mm aux cord, included at no extra cost, to play your own content. All electrolytic and paper caps have been replaced, tubes tested strong, controls were cleaned and lubricated. Cabinet was refinished using spray toners and topped with a spray of clear enamel for durability. Original Emerson pointed knobs. New dial cover, back cover and line cord. 14"W x 9-1/2"H x 7-1/2"D.  (0000127)

Esoteric sound professional restoration turntable deck phonograph (Rek-O-Kut, Technics).  SOLD!  The Esoteric Sound Professional Restoration Deck is a specialty multi-speed turntable built by Esoteric Sound for archiving, transferring, and restoring vintage records, 78s, and broadcast transcriptions. Built specifically for audio archivists, collectors, and hobbyists needing to play rare and non-standard record formats. This unit is in the same family as the high end Technics and Rek-O-Kut professional turntables. Unlike standard consumer turntables that only offer 33? and 45 RPM, this restoration deck also features multiple or continuous/extended speed options (including 78 RPM and specialized speeds for acoustic-era and broadcast discs 71.29 rpm, 76.59 rpm, 78.26 rpm and 80 rpm). Esoteric Sound (based in Illinois) paired these turntables with specialized vertical/lateral switches for Pathé/Edison records. Highly regarded by 78 RPM and transcription disc collectors who need precise speed control and accurate tracking of grooved vintage media. Comes with grounded audio cables, a separate headshell & cartridge for 78 rpm (the 33 & 45 microgroove headshell is installed) and two each extra new LP and 78rpm stylus. Unit is missing the dust cover. Plays and works like new. My only reason for selling is I upgraded to a 16" transcription capable deck. Was $450 new. Measures 16-12"W x 14-1/2"D x 3"H.  (0000233)

Firestone 4A-12 "Narrator" (1948).  SOLD!  Rare large Bakelite cabinet table model with both AM & FM! Most radios with FM in 1948 were large consoles. Coupled with a small tube count for an AM/FM radio at the time, this makes this a unique set both in design and circuitry. As a result, typical of early FM, it is not super sensitive on that band. It will receive strong local FM stations (there is an attached long wire to the FM ANT terminal that can be extended for better FM reception). AM receives strong across the dial. The radio has been recapped, controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. New line cord and aux 3.5mm cord attached for playing your own content through the radio. Has a two-position tone control. The natural finish cabinet has a nice marble swirl pattern throughout. There is one small stress crack that isn't all the way through to the outside (visible in the left side photo towards the back). It doesn't detract at all from the esthetic appeal of this very large, molded cabinet. Rare model that doesn't turn up often (I've never seen one before). The chassis was made by Detrola for Firestone. One of just a few built by Detrola with FM and made just before Detrola closed their operation. 14"W x 9-1/4"H x 9-1/4"D.  (0000223)

Little Giant HFL-4 (1931).  SOLD!  The Little Giant from Radio Products Corp. is a rare set. It does fit the norm for small cathedral sets from the early 1930's. It is a four-tube TRF radio. The cabinet is in excellent condition and has been beautifully refinished. The grille cloth is reproduction but matches the original. The chassis has been serviced and retains the original speaker and power cord. The radio gets strong clear reception across the dial which has the early 0 to 100 scale. If you are not familiar with TRF sets, they will squeal if you turn the volume too high. A nice example from a little known manufacturer. 14"H x 10"W x 7"D.  (0000014)

Master Crafters Electric Ship Clock (1940s).  SOLD!  Nice companion piece for the Majestic Melody Cruiser ship radio, this appears to be from the 1940's. Unrestored and nothing happens when plugged in but may just need lubrication. Quite impressive looking! Some of the masts are loose and need to be re-tightened but everything is there. 13-1/2"W x 12-1/2"H x 4-1/2"D.  (0000153)

Motorola 60X1 (1940).  SOLD!  Late Art Deco meets Streamline Moderne on this stylish Motorola. The crack-free natural finish Bakelite cabinet features a beautiful marble swirl pattern. The radio has been totally recapped, controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. New line cord and aux 3.5mm cord attached at no extra cost for playing your own content through the radio. It receives all of my local stations with its built-in loop antenna. Nice Deco style graphics on the gold foil dial scale, too!. 11-3/4" W x 7-1/2" D x 8-1/2" T  (0000167)

Motorola 60X1 (1941).  SOLD!  Very collectable 1941 Motorola model 60X1 AM all American 5-tube radio in nicely styled Bakelite cabinet. There are no chips, cracks, or scratches. Radio has been serviced with new filter caps, dial lamp, and new dial clear lens cover. What a great sounding, and performer. Receives lots of AM broadcast radio stations across entire band. About 11-3/4"W x 7-3/4"H x 6-7/8"D. Shipping Domestic U.S.A. only cost to be determined at sale.  (0000041)

Philco 37-60.  SOLD!  From the 1937 model year, this Philco two-band has a refinished cabinet and restored chassis. The front of the cabinet was originally a photo-finish decal which had chipped away from age so the original pattern has been duplicated with lacquer toners and a semi-gloss clear. All wax and electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, resistors and tubes checked and alignment peaked. These sets have great sensitivity but need a long wire antenna for reception. 17"H x 14"W x 9"D.  (0000103)

Philco 37-610 Tombstone (1937).  SOLD!  1937 was the first year Philco began adding the year of manufacture to its model numbers. Thus the 1936 model 610 became the 37-610 in 1937. Five tubes, three bands with a unique glowing dial where the pointer moves up and down to illuminate just the band scale you're using. The shouldered tombstone cabinet sports an all-original finish with a nearly perfect faux finish front panel (this "Philcote" finish is usually hopelessly chipped or damaged). It's unusual to find a time capsule nearly 90-year-old Philco with such a good original finish. All original paper labels present in the cabinet and on the chassis. An exact reproduction grille cloth was used. The grommets were changed on the RF sub chassis, new chassis support grommets, filter and paper capacitors replaced. Tubes all tested good. Plays loud and strong, receiving all of my local stations. Rectifier tube mounted high on top of the power transformer, a cool feature on some 1937-38 Philco models. Requires a long wire external antenna to receive stations or use the 3.5mm aux cord, included at no extra cost, to play your own content. 13-1/4" W x 18" T x 9-1/2" D.  (0000190)

Philco 38-62 (1938) .  SOLD!  Bold Art Deco styling is prevalent on this five-tube Philco. Cabinet is original finish, including the "Philcote" faux woodgrain finish front panel, usually hopelessly chipped or sanded off. As it darkened with age, I added a more prominent pin-striping to accent the aesthetics of the cabinet. Cabinet was given a light spray of clear enamel to preserve the finish. Grille cloth is original. Original dial scale has a small chip on the top edge and some darkened areas + one worn off spot. All filter and paper capacitors replaced. Tubes all tested good. Plays loud and strong, receiving all of my local stations. Requires a long wire external antenna to receive stations. Because a universal antenna coil was installed to replace the faulty original, the police band is non-functional (nothing much can be received on it anyway). Or use the 3.5mm aux cord, included at no extra cost, to play your own content. 16"W x 10-1/2"H x 9"D.  (0000128)

Philco 52-548 Transitone (1952) .  SOLD!  This Philco is reportedly called the "Wedge." It sports a very modern design also seen in early Bakelite TV sets. Mid Century Modern meets George Jetson! Even more remarkable, this is the original Philco factory ivory paint job that was applied to the Bakelite crack-free cabinet back in 1952! There are a few very minor pin head size paint chips but they don't detract. It retains its original beautiful shine. Even the gold anodized trim on the knobs is still bright and shiny. A true survivor! It has a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord, been recapped, mica replaced in IF Transformer, controls cleaned/lubricated, so it plays strong across the dial with its built-in large stick antenna or use the attached included free of charge 3.5mm aux cord to play your own audio content through the radio. Beautiful lighted dial. A very unique and unusual set, with a fully enclosed cabinet. 14"W x 8"H x 10"D.  (0000129)

Pilot T601 "Pilotuner" (1947).  SOLD!  This is a very nice example of the pilot FM converter. You can convert your AM radio to receive FM. It is set up to plug into the phono connection at the rear of your chassis. By switching your set to phono will provide FM reception. It has been serviced and provides clear FM reception. In addition it makes a great display piece next to your AM radio. Also included are several photo copies from schematics to ads. 9"W x 7"H x 6"D.  (0000022)

RCA 56X (1945).  SOLD!  Exceptionally nice red dot dial, six-tube classic design RCA. Has bass & treble control knob, unusual for a set of this type, and a beautiful dial glass. The cabinet had a small piece broken out on the bottom back corner that was repaired. It has been repainted in gorgeous, bold Kiwi enamel that accents the maroon dial. It receives all of my local stations easily with its built-in loop antenna. The chassis has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays strong or use the attached included free of charge 3.5mm aux cord to play your own audio content through the radio. 12"W x 8"H x 7-1/2"D.  (0000135)

Toshiba 8TM (1959).  SOLD!  Vintage Toshiba model 8TM AM eight-transistor radio. Restored with all brand new electrolytic capacitors and other components as needed. Clean inside and out. No chips, cracks, or dents. The audio is clear. Radio receives lots of AM broadcast stations across the entire band. Radio requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included). 6-3/4"W x 3-1/2" x 1-3/4"D. Shipping to be determined at sale domestic only.  (0000043)

Western Electric 15B Mainline R.R. Telegraph Sounder (1800s).  SOLD!  Collectable authentic Western Electric model 15B mainline telegraph sounder. You see these on old western movies. This is a working sounder. I checked the coils, and they read 148 ohms. I used a telegraph key, and this sounder produced the authentic clicks and clacks. These were made here in the U.S.A. They were used back in the 1800's to send message telegrams. You mostly found them in railroad stations. 5-1/2"W x 4-1/2"H x 3"D. Shipping to be determined at time of sale domestic only.  (0000049)

Westinghouse H-130 (1946).  SOLD!  Six tube post-war Westinghouse that is a strong performer with two 25L6 output tubes in push-pull, coupled with a large 6-inch diameter speaker. Unusual yet aesthetically pleasing cabinet design with top slide rule dial, lighted W emblem and four controls on the front panel (off/on/volume, tone, tuning and radio/phono). This has a built in RCA jack in the back that can be used for a phono or any other external audio device with a headphone port. Because this functions as would my usual 3.5mm aux cord, one was not added to this set. This is the wood cabinet version of the bakelike radio that could be detached from a phonograph, the model H122, using the same chassis. Nothing was refinished on this radio; the cabinet finish is all original as are the knobs, grille cloth and back cover. There is some age-related crazing and minor finish loss on top but all in all it's a remarkably well preserved 80-year-old radio. The chassis has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and clear across the dial with its built-in loop antenna. If you collect all original finish radios, here's one to consider. 14"W x 9"H x 6-1/2"D.  (0000152)

Zenith Royal 300 (1957).  SOLD!  Highly collectable Zenith Royal 300 AM seven-transistor radio. I restored this radio with all brand new electrolytic capacitors and other components as needed. Tuned all circuits for great reception of AM broadcast radio stations. Cleaned inside and out. There are no chips, cracks, or dents. There are a couple scratches on the front bezel. The audio is clear, and goes to full volume. You will need four "AA" batteries (not included). 5-3/4"H x 3-1/2"W x 1-1/2"D. Shipping to be determined at time of sale domestic only  (0000050)

Zenith Royal 500N (1965) .  SOLD!  Very collectable Nice Zenith Royal Deluxe 500N eight-transistor AM radio. This a nice working radio; receives lots of AM broadcast radio stations across the entire band. What a nice sounding radio with clear audio. I retuned all the circuits, and cleaned it inside and out. No chips, cracks, or dents.The little front badge is missing. Radio requires four "AA" batteries (not included). Radio comes with the partial leather case. About 5-1/8"W x 4-3/4"H x 2"D. Shipping flat rate $16.00 Domestic only.  (0000048)

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