Console Radios |
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Scott
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This is a newer addition to my collection, a completely restored Philharmonic AM-FM. It is a 33 tube radio with two chassis, three speakers and a phonograph. This particular Scott is arguably the pinnacle of classic pre-war radios. It came in many different cabinets, this one is the "Wellington" model. I also have the original purchase documents from Scott as well as instructions. |
Zenith
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No this photo isn't stretched. This radio is over 39" wide! It has a shutter dial and also motor driven tuning. Partly because of its 12" speaker and 30 watts output it has a great sound. Also, because of its size and unusual shape it has a commanding presence in any room. |
Zenith
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A truly incredible shutter dial Zenith. Also on this set is eight preset push buttons. Everything is original and in very good condition. It even plays nicely. |
Zenith
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This is another classic Zenith Black dial. This gorgeous radio is in superb original condition. It is one of the best playing consoles I have ever heard and certainly the best in my collection. |
Zenith
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This
very deco Zenith Black dial radio is equip with a shutter dial, push
buttons, lots of tone / bass type buttons and zephyr louvers. It even has
beautiful original finish. The only bad thing about this radio is
that it does not play (hums only).
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Zenith
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This is a classic Zenith Black dial. This beautiful radio has a very deco look with its side ribs and waterfall style top. |
Zenith
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This is another shutter dial Zenith. It has a 1/4" thick glass that covers the dial area. The left side lifts up for storage. |
Philco
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This is a huge console! It has 16 tubes and a very big sound. The smaller lower cutouts are "passive" speakers and don't have any wires to them. The dial, called by Philco a tele-dial works similar to pushbuttons and can be preset. |
Philco
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This clean set has a record player hidden behind the grill area. The speaker and grill assembly hinges forward from the bottom to access the player. |
RCA
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This console is very small measuring only xx inches high. The front panel was created through a process that involved soaking the wood and then pressing it into a mold to make the ornate carving effect. |
Photos coming soon. |
RCA
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This console called a highboy, because of the length of the legs was one of my first radios. It was given to me by a friend. It was manufactured as a battery set but was "retooled" at the factory to use AC. |
Atwater
Kent
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This is beautiful console cost almost $100 in 1929! Today the two 245 tubes are by themselves worth that. The “C” in the model number denotes that the chassis was modified for use in a console. This chassis was very popular with Atwater Kent as it is very similar to the earlier model 55 and a later model 70. The model 60 also came in a couple of metal table models. Additionally, adds were available for more than a dozen different cabinet styles. |
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