Grecian Ivory 1948 General Electric Model 62 AM Vacuum Tube Clock Radio Alarm Excellent Condition! Sounds Great!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM vacuum tube radio manufactured by General Electric in 1948 in excellent working and physical condition.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial with external antenna attachment included.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded ivory white urea plastic cabinet. Original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted, no touch up not over sprayed. No chips or major scratches or missing pieces.
CLOCK: Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor has no buzzing no ticking noises. Alarm and clock set function works and goes off at the correct set times. The clock red decorative surround is very attractive original factory paint. Clear glass clock cover is securely attached no cracks. Clock and radio function lettering is clear and readable.
KNOBS: Original matching ivory color factory plastic tuning and volume knobs are securely attached no broken attach posts. Ivory color plastic clock function knobs are original, securely attached in excellent condition. Tuning dial works fine no slipping no sticky spots.
LOGO: No missing logos.
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. 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 brand new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Factory original backing board is in excellent condition no cracks.= securely mounted.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing original 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. Looks like it was used in a kitchen for a long time.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 11" x 5.5" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 6 lbs 1 oz.
COLOR: ivory white
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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: 1940s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested good