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Montgomery Ward started advertising radios in their catalog in 1921, selling radios from other companies. They started using the Airline name in 1923, selling one- to three-tube radios made by a company called TRESCO. They had "Airline" with a lightning bolt through it and Montgomery Ward "adopted" Airline as it own brand name, and changed the look of the logo. The 62-158 is a seven-tube, two-band (SB,SW) radio that was manufactured by Wells-Gardner. The chassis was used in this model and a console version. It has plenty of volume, with great sensitivity across the unique dial. Wards was starting to use Art Deco design in their radios, and this one in particular hits a home run with its "skyscraper" design that defined the period. We went through the electronics replacing all of the capacitors with new equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where necessary. We installed a new power cord, safety fuse, and an audio cable. Gary stripped and refinished the radio to a "factory fresh" look with a wonderful lacquer finish. The radio retains its original chassis, speaker and knobs. This is the second 62-158 for sale at the Radio Attic. A great addition to any collection! 17"H x 16"W x 11"D.

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Montgomery Ward started advertising radios in their catalog in 1921, selling radios from other companies. They started using the Airline name in 1923, selling one- to three-tube radios made by a company called TRESCO. They had "Airline" with a lightning bolt through it and Montgomery Ward "adopted" Airline as it own brand name, and changed the look of the logo. The 62-158 is a seven-tube, two-band (SB,SW) radio that was manufactured by Wells-Gardner. The chassis was used in this model and a console version. It has plenty of volume, with great sensitivity across the unique dial. Wards was starting to use Art Deco design in their radios, and this one in particular hits a home run with its "skyscraper" design that defined the period. We went through the electronics replacing all of the capacitors with new equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where necessary. We installed a new power cord, safety fuse, and an audio cable. Gary stripped and refinished the radio to a "factory fresh" look with a wonderful lacquer finish. The radio retains its original chassis, speaker and knobs. This is the second 62-158 for sale at the Radio Attic. A great addition to any collection! 17"H x 16"W x 11"D.

Reported sold by Joe Millward on June 28, 2025 Listed price on date of sale - $499.00

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