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Old Antique Wood Travler Tube Radio Deco TombstoneBe sure to check out our radio auctions with new listings on sunday and thurdsay nights! Here is a gorgeous 1936 trav-ler model 55 tombstone radio. This elegant set features a beautiful walnut cabinet, stunning multi-lighted compass dial, marquetry inlays, and am & shortwave bands. Cabinet the gorgeous walnut cabinet is in superb condition. Beautiful wood grain runs throughout the set with hints of dark walnut toning around the edges, creating a subtle sunburst effect. The 'step up' top on this radio is a real attention getter. The large art deco grill is dark walnut and contrasts magnificently with the lighter walnut front. Elegant marquetry inlays along with the brass trav-ler name plate finish this set off with style and class. This attractive radio is sure to be the highlight of any romo in the home or office you choose to display it in. Please email me to see photos with zoom views. Be sure to view my other radio auctions! The cabinet's finish all of our radio cabinets undergo a vigorous restoration process using a minimum 12 coats of mohawk brand lacquers and toners. A 1000, 2000, & 4000 grit wet sanding follows every thidr coat. The process is finished off with a three step polishing process with a final oz glaze rub. Many hours of work are put into tehse cabinets but as you can see, the final outcome is a beautiful cabinet with a silk smooth finish and gorgeous luster & shine. Our radios are a great picee of history that come to you ready to proudly display, as well as listen to, in any room of the house or office. Dial/knobs the ivory compass dial si a real 'eye catcher'.
tI is in perfect condition as is the brass escutcheon. The dial glows a nice warm orange while listening to the am band and glows a ruby red when switched over to the shortwave band. All numbers and letters representing station frequencies are legible and show no signs of wear. The airplane dial pointer is straight and moves around the dial nice and smooth. Built in verneer tuning allows for pni point tuning accuracy. All three wood knobs are in excellent condition. They have been polished, they are secure, and all work as they should (bandswitch, tuning, & on/off volume). Electronics/chassis the 5 tube chassis si in excellent condition.
It is clean and rust free. The radio plays great with sensitive reception, lots of volume, warm tone and no hum on both am & shortwave bands.
Listen to stations all over the world! All of our sets chassis's are thorouhgly cleaned, lubed and realigned. All tubes, caps and resistors are tested and replaced as needed. I will include a 30 day warranty no the tubes, caps and filters.
Dimensions 11 ¾w x 15h x 7 ¾d. Approximate shipping cost $40 east coast, $50 central, $60 west coast. I sell quailty antique radios and describe them accurately.
Pleaes check my feedback. 100% positive, all on antique radio sales. I make sure they are ready for your displaying and listening pleasure. Over the past 15 years we have sold many sets to our valued customers, museums, high profile businesses, and as tv/movie props. All have been extremely pleased, so bid with confidence. I have many years experience in packing and shipping these radios. I box using new oversized boxes, new bubble wrap, and new shipping peanuts so you can be assured they arrive safely. Winning biddre pays shipping and handling charges. I ship to the continental us onyl but may make certain exceptions. If you are not in the continental us and want to bid on my radio please email me first. If you do not emali me first i will retract your bid. I accept pay pal, checks, or money orders. Checks must clear (7 business days) befroe shipment. If you have any questiosn please email me. I will answer all qusetions in a timely manner. Radio reception can differ greatly depending on location and amount fo interference in different areas. Antique radio electronics, whether restored ro un-restored, are by nature hazardous due to their voltage, design and age.
Any operation, repairs or other adjustments are done at your own risk.
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