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Vintage Model 6S254 Console Radio by Zenith

$1,735
£1,290.70
€1,513.24
CA$2,426.62
A$2,709.39
CHF 1,421.59
MX$33,438.66
NOK 17,869.54
SEK 16,720.13
DKK 11,289.06
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c. 1930s; Zenith Radio Corp. - Chicago, IL Incredible and gorgeous prewar radio by Zenith with impressive contrasting woodwork. We truly don't know which is more impressive, however: the chassis or the original Zenith dial. This radio has a solid state replacement for one of the tubes, which can be seen in the photos. It is important to note that this replacement "tube" looks off, but can easily swapped out by the buyer. • Type: Wooden tube console radio • Tubes: 6-tube configuration • Valves: 6A8G, 6K7G, 6H6G, 6F5G, 6F6G, 5Y4G • Main Principle: Superheterodyne (common); Intermediate Frequency (IF): 456 kHz • Wave Bands: Broadcast (AM), Short Wave, and Police bands • Power Supply: Alternating Current (AC) / 115 Volt • Loudspeaker: Electro Magnetic Dynamic (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 10 inch = 25.4 cm • Material: Wooden case
  • Attributed to:
    Zenith (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1930s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Fully restored. Wear consistent with age and use. Fully restored with an added 3.5mm jack for plugging in a Bluetooth adapter or aux cord. There is a minor bit of damage on the top right corner but the radio is in overall excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C-132281stDibs: LU10033245347472

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