Boudoir Turquoise 1959 Bulova Model 170 Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Very Uptown Looking! Sounds Great!
DESCRIPTION: Rare color rare model. Tabletop tube AM clock alarm radio manufactured by Bulova in 1959 in excellent physical and working condition.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory shiny molded in bright turquoise urea plastic. No cracks or major scratches or missing pieces. There is a small chip on the left side along the frilly edge. Not even the smallest hairline crack on top, which is uncommon. The front clock and tuning clear cover is also without cracks, chips or hazing, and securely attached. Also, uncommon. All front gold paint is original factory. Slightly greening but no rub off.
KNOBS: Original knobs are color matching and securely attached. The tuning dial works fine no slipping no sticky spots.. Clock knobs are clear replacements securely attached.
LOGO: No missing logo. Front clock face is clean white, no rust pitting or water staining.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light not designed with one but one can be added for an extra charge.
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 alarm works. Wake to radio and radio with buzzer. Sleep timer works.
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: Replacement power cord and plug are in excellent working condition. No breaks, no splits, no repair with electrical tape, or other. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Original backing board is intake securely attached. Printing is slightly faded but mostly still readable..
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing labels.
COLOR: bright turquoise
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DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10.5" x 5" x 5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 11 oz
ADD BLUETOOTH MP3: See info here
ADD SMART SPEAKER: See info here
ADD DIAL LIGHT: See info here
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: plastic
Period: 1950s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.