Grass Green 1954 Philco Model C724 Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Rare Model Outstanding Sound!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM clock alarm radio manufactured by Philco in 1954 in excellent plus 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 molded green plastic. There are hairline cracks on top and front edge. No chips no major scratches. No broken or missing vanes on side grill. Clear plastic clock cover is original no chips with hairline crack.
KNOBS: The green plastic volume and tuning knobs are matching and securely attached with no cracks slightly faded lettering. All three matching replacement black clock knobs are securely attached.
LOGO: No missing logos.
DIAL LIGHT: dial light works and lights brightly.
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. Wake to radio or radio and buzzer. Sleep timer works. Front white clock face back panel is white no dents or dings, not warped, no water stains. Clock arms are original black, not tarnished or rusted, securely attached.
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 original 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 factory backing board is intact no broken attachment corners.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom factory label is partially intact.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 9.5" x 6.5" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: Approx 4 lbs 5 oz
COLOR: green
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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: 1950s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.