Mariner Blue White 1955 Admiral Model 5C48N AM Vacuum Tube Radio Rare Colors Sounds Great!
DESCRIPTION: Rare color combo for this model series. Tabletop Bakelite vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Admiral in excellent working condition and physical condition.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded Bakelite and factory in rare greenish blue-ish color combo. Top and sides have been repainted to match oerifinal factory paint color. No cracks, chips, or major Bakelite scratches. No over spray, no touch up. None needed. There are small paint dings along the edges. Front white concentric rectangle grill is original factory painted white. Adds nice contrast to overall color theme.
KNOBS: Matching ivory volume and tuning knobs yellowed with age.
LOGO: No missing Admiral logo. Gold painted raised lettering is mostly rubbed off.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light not designed with one.
CLOCK: No clock
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. Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers have been rebuilt to reduce possibility of static operation in the future. 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: backing board is intact no broken attach corners. Back factory printing is readable.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom labels. Intact but yellowed not peeling
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10" x 6" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 8 oz
COLOR: blue green 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: 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