Artisan Crafted Wood 1947 General Television Model 2A5 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Totally Restored and Sounds Wonderful!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop solid wood vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by General Television in 1947 time frame in excellent working and physical condition.
CABINET CONDITION: This is an original factory crafted wood cabinet. Looks like wood grain is a painted effect. Not sure if this is factory original or a repaint but it looks good. No chips, splits, or major scratches. There is a small hairline veneer crack on front by top left side of tuning window. Sturdy metal handle. Grill and tuning surround trim pieces are original and excellent condition with no cracks, no chips, no warping.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
KNOBS: Knobs are original, matching, and securely attached. All the dial numbering is crisp and clear. Tuning back panel is in excellent. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine and is securely attached. The original red Saturn tuning pointer is in excellent condition.
LABELS: No missing factory labels or stickers.
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 brand new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Original backing board is missing. Antenna wrapped backing board is ioriginal and excellent condition. No rips, tears, cracks.
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.
COLOR: wood
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DIMENSIONS: Approximately 9.5" x 5" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 8 oz
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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: wood
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