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  1. decojoe67

    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Here is a 1946 Majestic model 5A410 Bakelite radio. I always like the streamlined design of this one. What's unusual is the left side mounted speaker. These came under a number of names from 1939 to the early '50's. The pre-war models have a plainer, more conventionally styled dial.
  2. decojoe67

    My Vintage Radio Collection

    1932 Jackson-Bell cathedral radio known as the "Tulip Grille" radio. 1-band, 8-tubes and built in Los Angles. Sold primarily on the west coast.
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    My Finest ART DECO Item

    Here is an unusual table aquarium called the "Spirit of the Nile". The statuettes swivel to allow a snug fit for the bowl. Possibly Frankart, Nuart, or Verona, but there are no ID marks. I believe this proper replacement bowl shape was originally a green-tint "Vaseline" type.
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    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Here's a monumental "half-a-console" tombstone radio, a 1936 Philco model 116B. It is HUGE! It has 11-tubes, 5-bands, and innovative chassis engineering, making for a superb performer. It also has the "weathervane" tuning meter above the dial - the thinnest shadow bar indicates the station is...
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    My Finest ART DECO Item

    I got the lamp reasonable, but the actual lamp part was completely missing. I recreated everything and used a vintage "brain" shade I had stored away. I also used a cloth lamp cord and vintage inline switch. I like the stance of the girl. I believe its Frankart, but there is no marks.
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    My Vintage Radio Collection

    I'm reposting my 1938 RCA Victor model 811K. 11-tubes, 3-bands, motorized selective tuning, tuning eye, and "sonic-arc" rear speaker enclosure. The dial is "jukebox-like" in that it has many pilot bulbs and selectively lit windows. The dial is "magic-dial" style in that the light transfers...
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    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Thank you! This site is one of the first where I began to post my collection, but I've since found a few good radio specific forums. I'm glad you enjoy seeing these sets as much as I do. I love 1930's/'40's style and radios are one of the best representations of it in my opinion. You can also...
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    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Here is a mini-tabletop radio that packs a lot of style for its size - a 1938 Admiral model 129-5F. It also is a good performer with a power transformer crammed aboard the small chassis. the dial glows red only when the set is turned on. Kind of like '30's FADA radios.
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    My Vintage Radio Collection

  11. decojoe67

    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Here is a large "tombstone' style radio, a General Electric model M-61 from 1934. 6-tubes, 3-bands. The set is built like a tank in and out and performs flawlessly. the tuning knob is unusual in that tuning it normal provides course tuning but snap the knob outward one notch and you get fine...
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    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Here's an attractive quality little Bakelite radio - a 1939 General Electric model H-610. 6 tubes, 1-band. It has a full Bakelite back panel covering the large "Magnascope" loop antenna. I always liked the design of this set. A clean streamlined look.
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    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Yes, I've seen these in all cabinet versions. They used to be shunned by collectors, but you rarely see these interesting historical sets nowadays.
  15. decojoe67

    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Thank you. I agree. Before I did resto's I would pass on anything that wasn't in very good to excellent condition, but this way I'm saving a piece from the dumpster. One thing I must say is that good cabinet restorations are A LOT of work. Many, many hours of prep and just the right touch when...
  16. decojoe67

    My Vintage Radio Collection

    This 1938 Philco model 38-15CS small "chairside" radio was in sad shape and given to me from storage of a friend. It has been totally restored from top to bottom. The chassis has 5-tubes and 2 bands. In the 1930's almost every radio manufacturer produced these conveniently styled sets.
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    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Yes, it's the best performing radio I ever had. Just beautiful, pure sound. This one seems to just have had a rudimentary basic recap. I just hope it keeps playing as long as possible. I did hear that's it a tough chassis to fully restore.
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    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Here's a fully restored 1938 Zenith 5S237 5-tube, 2-tube mini chairside radio. It has a solid walnut cabinet and a beefy little chassis that performs very well. The larger section is a two-shelf small bookcase.
  20. decojoe67

    My Vintage Radio Collection

    Thank you. Preserving these sets has been a hobby for me since I was 10 or 12! They look so cool to me. Looks of style and you can listen to any media you want on them for a really cool experience. Regards, Joe
  21. decojoe67

    My Vintage Radio Collection

    1933 Atwater Kent model 708. 8-tubes, 4-bands. Top-of-the-line tabletop (cathedral) radio in that year. A large quality set.
  22. decojoe67

    My Vintage Radio Collection

    I just acquired this on a trade from a friend. It's a 15-tube 1937 Philco "High Fidelity" model 37-116X deluxe version. It has 3-bands, selective telephone-type magnetic tuning, and 3 acoustical clarifiers. The sophisticated chassis is known to be a top performer and it does sound very nice with...
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    My Vintage Radio Collection

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