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Got this radio at a consignment purchase for $40. Apparently the seller didn't know how much this radio was really worth, and solely wanted to get ...

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You are instruction on an antique/collector Philco constabulary radio, replica 40-120. It is in quick state of health, as you can break from the photos. It is being sold for parts/restore or rightful for decorative purposes. It may absolutely calling once the rope is replaced, I don't be familiar with the first id about restoring these types of radios. I've done my foremost to accurately describe the submit of this radio but if there's anything I haven't famed please don't shrink from to ask me any questions. Bid with conviction, as I have been an avid and respected eBay seller for years now. As with any of my other auctions, should you have any additional questions or concerns with regard to this note please bleed for disencumber to phone me by means of an email or eBay communication.

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by Andy

Offered for auction is this 1931 Philco original 70 cathedral look antique tube radio. The radio is in remarkable working health circumstances with a mostly model chassis(only the screen caps, power string, two faint 24A tubes, and the defied 47 tube have been replaced) that is exceptionally uncontaminated for its age. It still uses basic bulb Philco tubes in the front end(two 24A's and a 27 under the spread over) and the 80 rectifier. The tub-thumper is in prime, very non-radioactive source adapt and works flawlessly. The senate has undergone a new refinish and looks correct with a softened luster to the as card despatch. There is an range of "lifted" fa(indeed a fizz) on the liberal waggish. It appears to have been there very a extensive formerly. There is no foreboding of the edges lifting and no foreshadowing of it expanding. The radio retains its card grill material that has what appears to be cat grapple scars in the top of the center portion(seeable but not detracting). It has its unprecedented set of Bakelite Rosette knobs(do any two of these have the same projection set?) that exertion all of their controls impeccably. The dial adjust is very pleasurable from end to end and the backlit "trail" needle needle is injury open. The loudness and hue controls industry flak without charge and the on/off switch moves crisply. The dial enterprise works without slippage from end to end. This is an cool prototype of what is the essence of Cathedral radios from the leading era. Add it to your chrestomathy or put it to use listening to your favorite train station. This radio will be safely loaded to succeed at your door in the prerequisite stated. I have been shipping radios and other breakable collectibles worldwide for over twenty years without a unmarried wreck kick. I use only new dull calling boxes and other packing materials. I do not load for packing, materials, or "handling", you pay only the manifest postage. Offered at a low starting bid and NO Register! Acclaim Supranational Bidders: This radio weighs 28 pounds and will wind-jammer at 31 pounds in a box measuring 20"x20"x24". Please chips with your postal secondment for box bulk and/or bulk restrictions before order. I cannot block these for you.