Priscilla Pink 1956 Philco Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Great Excellent Condition Sounds Great!
DESCRIPTION: Vintage tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Philco in 1956 in excellent working and physical condition.
CABINET CONDITION: Original factory molded pink plastic cabinet is in excellent condition with no chips, no major scratches. There are faint hairline cracks on top not across the entire top that have been repaired and reinforced from underneath. The front aluminum logo decorative trim piece is original excellent condition. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted. No over spray no touch up.
SOUND QUALITY: This radio picks up AM stations real clearly and very loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
DIAL LIGHT: Has original tuning dial light. Rare and unusual feature.
KNOBS: The volume and tuning knobs are original matching ivory color plastic with silver metal inserts. Tuning knob works with no slipping, sticky, or stuck spots. The tuning knob is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or broken attachment post and securely attached.
CLOCK: Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Alarm and clock set function works and goes off at the correct set times. Buzzer works. Sleep timer works. No snooze button. White factory painted clock face is in excellent condition with no rust, stains, or flaking paint.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: The capacitors 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. Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications.
POWER CORD: Brand new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug is in excellent condition.
BACKING BOARD: Original backing board is intact in excellent condition.
FACTORY LABELS: Bottom factory labels is intact and readable.
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 12" x 6.5" x 6.5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 4 lbs 5 oz
COLOR: pink
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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