Chiffon Yellow 1954 Airline Model 25GSL-1561 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Rare Awesome Color Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop vacuum tube clock radio manufactured by Montgomery Wards Airline in 1954 time frame.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Airline in excellent+ physical and working condition. No cracks, chips, or major scratches anywhere! All original factory molded colors. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touched up. Cabinet is original molded yellow plastic. True yellow is one of the rarest colors from any radio manufacturer from this era. This is not ivory, beige, yellowed ivory or yellowed white. It is true original fctory yellow molded color. Contrasting grey clock clear cover is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, fading or flaking grey paint. Clock gold back panel is in excellent condition with no rust, no flaking, and clear readable clock printing.
KNOBS: Original matching knobs are in excellent condition and securely attached. Volume knob is original faded to ivory. No broken attach posts. The two grey plastic clock function knobs are all original, matching and securely attached.
LOGO: No missing logo.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light not designed with one. But can be added for an extra charge.
SPEAKER: Original speaker.
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. The clock and tuning numbers are not rubbed off. Clear clock cover is securely attached. Clock and radio function lettering is clear and readable.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: This is 4 tube 1 stage receiver so normally receiving quality should be sub-par compared to AA5 ciircuits. But not this one! Sounds great and receives great! All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents. 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 breaks, not dried, not brittle. No exposed wiring.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing factory labels.
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.
BACKING BOARD: Backing board is in very good condition with readable factory printing. Has repaired crack by two bottom mount tabs.
COLOR: pastel yellow
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 11" x 6" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 4 lbs 1 ozs
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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