Black and White 1959 RCA Victor Model C-4FE Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Unique Swivel Stand
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM clock alarm radio manufactured by RCA Victor in 1959 time frame in excellent 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 white plastic front and black back. No chips or major scratches or missing pieces. The black back cover has a hairline crack on top. The front white color molded plastic is in excellent condition without cracks or chips or major scratches and securely attached. The clock and tuning clear cover is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or major scratches and securely attached. Original steel swivel stand works slightly tarnished with age. New protective black tip ends are on order included with purchase.
KNOBS: Original volume and tuning knobs are matching and securely attached with no cracks. Original matching gold metal color inserts are not missing.
LOGO: No missing logos. Painted RCA raised painted logo is partially rubbed off.
DIAL LIGHT: Dial light works and lights brightly right behind the Little Nipper logo. Neat.
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. Buzzer alarm works. Wake to radio and radio with buzzer. Sleep timer works. Front clock face back panel is clean white no dents or dings, not warped, some water stain. Clock function metal levers are original slightly tarnished, securely attached. Sleep timer works.
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: 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: No backing board with this model. Has black color plastic backing cover.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom factory label is intact.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 6.5" x 7" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: Approx 5 lbs
COLOR: black and 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: 1950s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.