Factory - Built 1923 Atwater Kent Model 7 Breadboard Radio All - 4205
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:29706061 | Type: Model 7 Breadboard |
| Brand: Atwater Kent |
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Here's an exceptionally nice, all original, factory-built Atwater Kent Model 7 open-mounted receiver. This is the very uncommon 1/4 amp version of the Model 7, designated 4205 by its manufacturer. It's only the second 4205 I've seen in almost 30 years of buying and selling Atwater Kent breadboards.
Condition is excellent throughout. Clean, undamaged bakelite on all of the components, and the green paint on the TA island is clean and original, with only scattered minor marks on the sides and some oxidation on the mounting flange. Both AF transformers in the TA are good, and the interior of the island is original and undisturbed, with its original potting tar still intact. The RF transformers are the correct original Type 1 and Type 2, and both are in excellent cosmetic condition, with minimal paint wear and clean bakelite tops. Both windings in the Type 2 transformer test okay for continuity. One winding in the the Type 1 transformer tests open.
Dial numbers and hash marks on the Type 11 Tuner are still crisp, with minimal wear, and the coils are clean. The primary winding inside the housing has started to pull away a bit from the shell toward the top, but it's still intact and stable, and the secondary can still be turned a full 360 degrees. All 3 rheostats and the potentiometer are working properly, and all of the wiring connections are sound -- both above and below the board. All of the brass hardware is original, as are the binding post assemblies. Tarnish on the brass, as you'd expect, but nothing distracting.
The mahogany board itself is in excellent condition, with no warping or other damage. The board finish is original and beautiful, with no alligatoring, no discoloration. Original feet on the underside of the board. Original wiring and staples too. Factory "4205" blind-stamp in the lower left corner of the top side of the board. Factory inspection ink stamp on the underside of the board.
The tipped tubes have open filaments and are being offered for display only.
That's about it. I will pack everything carefully andproperly, and -- as noted above -- I can assure you that it will show up at your doorstep inthe same fine condition in which its leaves mine. Ihave been shipping antique phonographs and radiosfor years, and if you check my feedback, you'll see that I know how todo itcorrectly.
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Here's an exceptionally nice, all original, factory-built Atwater Kent Model 7 open-mounted receiver. This is the very uncommon 1/4 amp version of the Model 7, designated 4205 by its manufacturer. It's only the second 4205 I've seen in almost 30 years of buying and selling Atwater Kent breadboards.
Condition is excellent throughout. Clean, undamaged bakelite on all of the components, and the green paint on the TA island is clean and original, with only scattered minor marks on the sides and some oxidation on the mounting flange. Both AF transformers in the TA are good, and the interior of the island is original and undisturbed, with its original potting tar still intact. The RF transformers are the correct original Type 1 and Type 2, and both are in excellent cosmetic condition, with minimal paint wear and clean bakelite tops. Both windings in the Type 2 transformer test okay for continuity. One winding in the the Type 1 transformer tests open.
Dial numbers and hash marks on the Type 11 Tuner are still crisp, with minimal wear, and the coils are clean. The primary winding inside the housing has started to pull away a bit from the shell toward the top, but it's still intact and stable, and the secondary can still be turned a full 360 degrees. All 3 rheostats and the potentiometer are working properly, and all of the wiring connections are sound -- both above and below the board. All of the brass hardware is original, as are the binding post assemblies. Tarnish on the brass, as you'd expect, but nothing distracting.
The mahogany board itself is in excellent condition, with no warping or other damage. The board finish is original and beautiful, with no alligatoring, no discoloration. Original feet on the underside of the board. Original wiring and staples too. Factory "4205" blind-stamp in the lower left corner of the top side of the board. Factory inspection ink stamp on the underside of the board.
The tipped tubes have open filaments and are being offered for display only.
That's about it. I will pack everything carefully andproperly, and -- as noted above -- I can assure you that it will show up at your doorstep inthe same fine condition in which its leaves mine. Ihave been shipping antique phonographs and radiosfor years, and if you check my feedback, you'll see that I know how todo itcorrectly.
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