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Atwater Kent 155 (1933)
Here is an Atwater Kent model which apparently has never been sold on Radio Attic previously. It's a very compact five-tube table radio which was rather advanced for its time -- being as compact as the table radios that would become popular years later and performing nearly as well as an All American Five. It incorporates a modern diode detector with AVC, for good sound quality and a modern "feel." The walnut veneered front includes a nice inlaid frame pattern and a latticework grille. The knobs, grille cloth, and dial are all original and in excellent shape. The chassis is clean and has been fully recapped and aligned to work as well as it did when brand new some 91 years ago. Lighted dial. 11-1/2"W x 7-3/4"H x 5-1/2"D.
$295.00. (1310160)
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Candle ATR-80A (1961)
Cute salmon-colored eight-transistor radio with original box, instructions, leather case, earphone, earphone pouch, and strap. It is all original and works very well. The leather case has somewhat self-destructed over the years, and the plastic case of the radio has two minor imperfections: a chip where the back engages the top, and a short crack in the middle of the top of the back (both defects visible in top/rear picture). The clear dial cover also has some residue that is visible in the front view. This model is unusual in that it can also operate on AC power; however, the original AC power cord is missing. 6"W x 3-3/4"H x 1-1/2"D.
$95.00. (1310158)
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Mirror-Tone 804 (1947)
This is one of two Mirror-Tone compact ivory Plaskon radios being offered. Mirror-Tone was one of a few brands sold by John Meck Industries. This 804 model is relatively rare, being the earlier version of this radio with octal tubes and a slide rule dial. The cabinet is clean, free of chips, and has a nice original shine. There is an incipient hairline on the bottom, which has not really broken through and is not easily visible. This was an inexpensive radio in its day, being a four-tube TRF design with a wire antenna. TRF sets don't have the selectivity of a superhet; on the other hand, the broad tuning offers superior audio bandwidth, so it sounds good! The chassis has been fully recapped and aligned for like-new performance. A new polarized power cord has been installed with the power switch rewired to greatly improve the safety of this otherwise hot-chassis design. The original antenna wire is still there, ready to use. All four tubes are of the fairly obscure "LE-HI" brand and might be original. This radio is very compact and light, so shipping will be inexpensive. 8"W x 5-1/4"H x 4-3/4"D.
$150.00. (1310161)
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Mirror-Tone 850 (1947)
This is one of two Mirror-Tone compact ivory Plaskon radios being offered. Mirror-Tone was one of a few brands sold by John Meck Industries. This 850 is the more common model with miniature tubes and a rotating pointer dial. The ivory cabinet with its red knobs and labeling is cute as a button! The cabinet is clean, free of chips, and has a nice original shine. Knobs, dial cover, and back are all original. This was an inexpensive radio in its day, being a four-tube TRF design with a wire antenna. TRF sets don't have the selectivity of a superhet; on the other hand, the broad tuning offers superior audio bandwidth, so it sounds good! The chassis is exceptionally clean and has been fully recapped and aligned for like-new performance. A new polarized power cord has been installed with the power switch rewired to greatly improve the safety of this otherwise hot-chassis design. The original antenna wire is still there, ready to use. This radio is very compact and light, so shipping will be inexpensive. 8"W x 5-1/4"H x 4-3/4"D.
$195.00. (1310162)
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Philco 90 (late -- 1932)
The Philco 90 is perhaps everyone's favorite cathedral radio. The classic cabinet was designed for Philco by Edward Combs. Although we would consider it a big radio, in their day cathedrals embodied a new trend toward smaller and less expensive radios. This model 90 is the far less common late model with a push-pull pair of 47 output tubes and a number of other circuit improvements over the earlier models. The cabinet is in very nice condition, either with its original finish, or possibly refinished by a real expert many years ago. Knobs and grille cloth are original. The nine-tube chassis is unusually clean. Even the original power cord and plug are in great shape and still safe to use. The chassis has been fully restored with new capacitors throughout, a strong set of tubes, and a meticulous alignment to get it performing like new. Sensitivity is good, and the audio output is prodigious with good sound quality. This quintessential cathedral belongs in every collection. 18-3/4"H x 17-1/4"W x 12"D.
$795.00. (1310163)
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