SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine! - [product_type} - Sylvania - Retro Radio Farm

SOLD! - Dec. 14, 2017 - CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine!

Vendor
Sylvania
Regular price
Sold out
Sale price
$ 199.00

CARDINAL RED Retro Space Age 1955 Sylvania R5484-5768 Tube AM Clock Alarm Radio Almost Pristine!

DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 6" x 7" (l x w x h)

COLOR: Cardinal Red, still factory gloss

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DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Sylvania in 1955 timeframe in excellent+ almost pristine condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, splits, or missing plastic. No cracks on top (Amazing!) and still very glossy! Original factory molded color. No repaints none needed. This radio is over 50 years old! No dial light not designed with one. The volume and tuning knobs on the side are both present. The tuning knob is secure and doesn't slip. These side mounted plastic tuning knobs usually get stripped or cracked over the years due to some over-zealous tuning. The knobs are in excellent condition. The metal insert in the tuning knob is present. These often go missing over the years. The three little clock knobs still have some factory gold paint on them which is unheard of! Also, these little knobs frequently go missing over the years. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on clock dial lettering. The transparent clear clock bezel has a gold trim surround and is in perfect condition with no cracks and only slight yellowing. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The clock works and keep accurate time for a mechanical analog design. The alarm works. The buzzer works. The clock and alarm set function work. There is a appliance timer function in back. I'll bet it works if the alarm function works, but I cannot think of a good reason to use it nowadays. Pretty superfluous function even back in the fifties. 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 unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. Backing board is in fair condition with crisp square corners. The right side of the backing board broke off at some point and was re-glued. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. 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 no pets. When this radio was new, tailfins were all the rage! This thing belongs in a museum!

 

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