{"product_id":"white-owl-eyes-1951-zenith-model-g516-am-vacuum-tube-radio-great-looking-and-sounding-rare-color-copy","title":"White Owl Eyes 1951 Zenith Model G516W AM Vacuum Tube Radio Great Looking and Sounding! Rare Color!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Owl Eyes 1951 Zenith Model G516W AM Vacuum Tube Radio Great Looking and Sounding! Rare Color! Excellent Plus Condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESCRIPTION: The much sought after Owl Eyes among Zenith designs in a rare original factory color!  Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Zenith in 1951 in excellent working and physical condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Beautiful factory molded ivory white urea or plaskon cabinet is in excellent plus condition with no cracks, chips, no major scratches!  Original factory ivory white plaskon or urea color not repainted no touch up and no over spray. This radio is over 60 years old! The front gold metal fascia tuning and clock surround trim is in excellent plus condition with no tarnish no discoloration no dents no dings. Usually these gold metal surround trim pieces show some rust, tarnish and discoloration but not this one!  No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine no slipping no sticky spots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKNOBS: All three little black matching clock knobs are present and securely attached. The black volume knob is original. The black tuning knob is original. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOWER CALE: Replacement new power cable and  plug is in excellent working condition no breaks no exposed wires no brittleness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLOCK: Clock works and keep accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Alarm buzzer and radio alarm works goes off at correct set time. Sleep timer works. The clock factory painted face is flaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTERNAL 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. The antique radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBACKING BOARD:  The original backing board is in near pristine condition. This is one of the best Zenith G516 backing board I've seen. Usually these fragile cardboard backing boards are deteriorated far worse. All original four t-pins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom factory labels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE: 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 12\" x 5.5\" x 6\" (l x w x h)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 4lbs 15oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: ivory white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/ZKtwdMzGl1k\" title=\"White Owl Eyes 1951 Zenith Model G516W AM Vacuum Tube Radio Great Looking and Sounding! Rare Color! Excellent Plus Condition!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See pricing and info \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\" title=\"Add Bluetooth to vintage or antique vacuum tube radio\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eADD Smart Speaker: See pricing and info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/add-smart-speaker\" title=\"Add Smart Speaker to vinatge or antique vacuum tube radio\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\" title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light to antique or vintage vacuum tube radio\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebpage menu of upgrade services\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Retro Radio Farm menu of services\" href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet construction: urea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44943727525941,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/lNt8aafZF9jWmtUPyLfNqQU_0_gps_generated.png?v=1769790542","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/zh\/products\/white-owl-eyes-1951-zenith-model-g516-am-vacuum-tube-radio-great-looking-and-sounding-rare-color-copy","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}