Espresso Marble Bakelite 1946 ITI Lyric Model 546T AM Vacuum Tube Radio Stunning Looking and Works Great!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Lyric in 1946 in excellent working and physical condition. ITI was a smaller obscure company which create radio kits using the Lyric company radio design.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Factory Bakelite cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks and no chips. The tuning dial clear cover is intact, no cracks, no warping, no discoloration, and securely attached. Original grill fabric is intact, no rips, cleaned, tightly stretched no separated or loose edges.
KNOBS: Original matching brown plastic knobs securely attached. The original tuning dial works fine no slipping no sticky spots. Volume on/off switch works with smooth volume attenuation and definite click when turning on and off
LOGO: ITI logo and tuning dial is in excellent condition with no rub off, rust, or stains.
DIAL LIGHT: Dial light works and lights brightly.
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 new replacement power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Matching back cover is gloss Bakelite. Attached with all 4 original flat head screws.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing factory stickers.
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.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 9.5" x 9" x 6.5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 5 lbs 13 oz
COLOR: brown
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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