Maroon and Cream White Bakelite 1946 Emerson Model 511 AM Tube Radio Sounds Marvelous Unique Look!
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful AM Tabletop vacuum tube clock radio manufactured by Emerson in the 1946 time frame still in excellent+ working and physical condition. This radio has a nice Industrial Modernist style. No cracks, chips, or major scratches! No repairs or repaints of any kind on this vintage radio. None needed. All knobs, dial pointer, etc are present, working, not missing. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need for external wire antenna. Original cabinet of this antique radio is in original semi glossy condition. Original factory molded colors. Factory painted maroon color grill. No repainted. No touch up. No over spray. None needed. The volume and tuning knobs are original matching plastic securely attached. The tuning and volume knobs are in excellent condition. This radio is over 70 years old! All the dial numbering and lettering is crisp and clear. Tuning clear cover is excellent condition securely attached no cracks no warping slightly yellowed with age. No missing numbering, dots or dashes, or anything. The unit powers on and off with a definite click. Dial light lights brightly. Functional handle on top. All out of spec 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. The new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are in excellent working condition with no cracks, or splits or electrical tape repair. 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.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10" 6" x 8" (l x w x h)
COLOR: cream white with maroon color grill
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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: 1940s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier