Ebony Bakelite 1949 Philco Model 49-900 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Nice Color! Excellent Performer!
DESCRIPTION: Rare black Philco Hippo! Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Philco in 1949 in excellent working and physical condition.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet was an original factory molded black Bakelite. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted, not touched up, no over spray. No cracks, chips, or major scratches. Front top tuning lens is in excellent condition, no cracks, no chips, no flaking numbers, and securely attached.
KNOBS: Volume and tuning knob is original and securely attached in excellent condition.
LOGO: Replacement Belmont logo decal is in excellent condition.
DIAL LIGHT: Dial light works, lights brightly.
CLOCK: no clock
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
POWER CORD: The brand new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: This is one of the ONLY hippos I've ever seen with the original backing board intact. These tend to fall off and go missing over the years, especially with this model. Original backing board is in excellent condition with all four tension springs.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Original bottom label is in fair condition.
PROVENANCE: Was gently used, lovingly displayed, or stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to moisture, smoking, cooking grease, pets or thick carpet. Was acquired recently from a long time avid collector from Seattle.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12" x 6" x 8" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 6 lbs 9 oz.
COLOR: ebony, black
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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: Bakelite
Period: 1940s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier.