Willow Green Retro Vintage 1952 Arvin Model 657T AM Vacuum Tube Radio Rare Beautiful Model Loud Clear Sounding!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Arvin in 1952 Model Number 657T. This radio is in excellent working and physical condition. Cabinet is original factory painted Bakelite cabinet. No cracks, no chips, couple paint dings here and there. This particular radio shade is a muted avocado pastel green color. Called willow green by Arvin. The front factory original fabric looks pristine with no yellowing no staining no runs in fabric. Knobs are original and securely attached. This radio is over 60 years old! No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works no slipping no squeaking. No dial light. Not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge. The brand new replacement power cable and safety polarized plug is securely attached no breaks, no cracks no exposed wires. 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. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. Backing board is in excellent condition. Bottom factory labels are intact legible not stained. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment.
COLOR: willow green, like a sage or pastel green
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DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 6" x 7" (l x w x h)
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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.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier