Cabana Ivory 1955 Silvertone Model 2016 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Totally Restored! Sounds Wonderful!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Silvertone in 1955 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. Has tone knob that works.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded ivory Bakelite. Not repainted. No cracks, chips, or major scratches. Not repainted, no over spray, no touch up. None needed. Original tan grill fabric has no rips, separated edges, no runs, no discolorations and no stains. Clear tuning window is not cracked, no micro-inclusions, no micro-swirls. Broadcast broadcast frequency numbers are clear and readable. Gold trim is intact with no fading or rub off some tarnish.
KNOBS: All three matching ivory knobs are original and securely attached. No missing gold metal inserts. Function printing is faded but readable.
LOGO: No missing Silvertone logo
DIAL LIGHT: Tuning dial light works.
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. 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 intact no broken attach corners slightly warped.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom labels. Intact but yellowed not peeling
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 14" x 7" x 7" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 6 lbs 12 oz
COLOR: ivory 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