Snow White Mid Century 1959 General Electric Model C430A Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Beauty Excellent Condition Popular Model!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by General Electric in 1959 time frame in excellent working condition. Very popular late fifties step design in original factory molded ivory white color.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations very clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded ivory white plastic. No cracks, chips, or major scratches or missing pieces. Original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted. Not touch up. Not over sprayed. Clock black color cover has a small stress fracture from top edge around 2 o'clock but no other cracks, chips, or major scratches.
KNOBS: Original matching volume and tuning factory knobs are securely attached. Not missing gold metal inserts. Factory original matching clear clock function knobs no broken flaps. No stripped internal post slots. Gold metal inserts are not tarnished.
LOGO: No missing logos.
DIAL LIGHT: Original clock light works and lights brightly! The tuning dial light follows the movement of the tuning pointer. Fly!
CLOCK: Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor has faint whirring noise. Alarm and clock set function works and goes off at the correct set times. Buzzer works. Sleep timer works. No snooze button.
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 (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. 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: Brand new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. NO exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Color matching ivory back cover is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or major scratches. No melted heat vanes.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Partially missing bottom factory labels. These bottom labels are often totally missing on this model series.
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. Was probably used in or near kitchen for much of its life.
COLOR: ivory white
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DIMENSIONS: Approximately 14" x 6" x 5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 4 lbs 4 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: plastic
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