Ruby Red 1951 Crosley Model 11-130U AM Vacuum Tube Radio Great Looking and Sounding!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Crosley in 1951 in excellent working and physical condition. Very rare color marketed to jewelry stores by Crosley. Also was available in black, white, metallic silver, gold, green, and blue. This red one was one of the rarer colors available.
CABINET CONDITION: Beautiful clear acrylic that was internally painted ruby cranberry red at the factory in excellent condition with no cracks, no chips, no major scratches! A few paint dings inside that shows transparent on the outside. Small dings along front, top, side, and bottom edges. The front gold fancy tuning applique is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, and securely attached. Original factory grill fabric is in very good condition with no rips no separating edges.
KNOBS: The original matching volume on/off and tuning knobs are in excellent condition, gold colored metal, solid, and securely attached. The tuning dial pointer works fine no slipping no sticky spots.
POWER CABLE: Replacement power cable and safety polarized plug is in excellent working condition no breaks no exposed wires no brittleness.
CLOCK: No clock
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge.
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. Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. 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. The antique radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection.
BACKING BOARD: The original backing board is still present and in excellent condition.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom factory labels.
PROVENANCE: Previous owner identity is not known. Was gently used then stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to cigarette smoking, moisture, or pets.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 11" x 6" x 7" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 6 lbs 7 oz
COLOR: red
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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: plastic
Period: 1950s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier