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| 1938 was yet another innovative model year for Zenith. They designed the "robot" dial which band selection was done mechanically by moving sections of the dial. They started using the green "tuning eye" tube, and designed the highly collectable "Walton" radios. The 7-S-261 was unique with a spectacular "bookcase" style cabinet. The 261 is a seven-tube, three-band (SB,SW,Police) solid wood and Mahogany veneer radio. We replaced all of the capacitors with modern equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where needed. We installed a safety fuse, new power cord, antenna lead and an audio input cable. The cabinet is a one-of-a-kind bookshelf style...a gorgeous piece of furniture! The striking veneer on the front is made from four pieces of Honduras Flame Mohogany veneer. Gary painstakingly stripped the old finish off and came up with a gorgeous "piano" lacquer finish. The original knobs, 12-inch speaker, dial and chassis are with the radio. The Acoustic Adaptor (gold cone) can be pulled out or pushed in for more or less bass response. This radio is extremely rare. It was very expensive for 1938 and could only be purchased by the very wealthy in society. We don't think there are many of them out there, especially restored to this level of perfection. This is the first 7-S-261 to be sold on the Radio Attic. You can make this unique and rare radio yours...and they're aren't many that can make that claim! 32-1/2"H x 30-1/2"W x 14-1/2"D. |
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THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD! |
| 1938 was yet another innovative model year for Zenith. They designed the "robot" dial which band selection was done mechanically by moving sections of the dial. They started using the green "tuning eye" tube, and designed the highly collectable "Walton" radios. The 7-S-261 was unique with a spectacular "bookcase" style cabinet. The 261 is a seven-tube, three-band (SB,SW,Police) solid wood and Mahogany veneer radio. We replaced all of the capacitors with modern equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where needed. We installed a safety fuse, new power cord, antenna lead and an audio input cable. The cabinet is a one-of-a-kind bookshelf style...a gorgeous piece of furniture! The striking veneer on the front is made from four pieces of Honduras Flame Mohogany veneer. Gary painstakingly stripped the old finish off and came up with a gorgeous "piano" lacquer finish. The original knobs, 12-inch speaker, dial and chassis are with the radio. The Acoustic Adaptor (gold cone) can be pulled out or pushed in for more or less bass response. This radio is extremely rare. It was very expensive for 1938 and could only be purchased by the very wealthy in society. We don't think there are many of them out there, especially restored to this level of perfection. This is the first 7-S-261 to be sold on the Radio Attic. You can make this unique and rare radio yours...and they're aren't many that can make that claim! 32-1/2"H x 30-1/2"W x 14-1/2"D. |
Reported sold by Joe Millward on April 26, 2025 Listed price on date of sale - $2,995.00 |
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