Wood 1948 Artone Model R-1046M Vacuum Tube AM Radio Rare Manufacturer Solid Player!
DESCRIPTION: Wood tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Artone in 1949 time frame in excellent working and physical condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Cabinet is in very good condition. Bottom corner separated seams were re-glued. Some peeling veneer in those areas also had to be re-glued. No other chips or major scratches else where on the cabinet. All original everything. Not refinished. This is original factory clear coat with nice age checking throughout like an old piece of furniture. No touch ups or over spray. No cabinet repairs needed. The knobs are in excellent condition and securely attached. The clear tuning dial face has no cracks and is clear. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on clock dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. Dial light works and lights up brightly. 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 unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. Backing board is in excellent condition with crisp square corners. The replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are brand new working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. No missing factory labels. 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 14" x 6" x 7" (l x w x h)
COLOR: wood
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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: wood
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