Vintage Westinghouse WR 165 AM Radio (1939) RARE & BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4295604 | Brand: Westinghouse |
This charming little mahogany radio still has the original finish! And, at 80 years old, is in excellent condition. A rare radio with Art Deco lines and styling, it has a captivating appeal. And, for as small as it is, it sounds very good too. It has five tubes and an external antenna. The original antenna wire on the cardboard holder (see photo) is included (I think it's pretty cool they stayed together all those years!).This radio's power cord was originally a... "curtain burner" style that had a resistor in it that got very hot while dropping voltage. It has been updated to drop the voltage by a much safer method inside the chassis of the radio. As with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost attention to detail. Please check the reviews on other radios I have restored and sold.
The cabinet was thoroughly cleaned, rejuvenated and nourished. It was then given three coats of a quality beeswax/orange oil polish over the course of a week to further enhance and protect the beauty of the mahogany. There are no scratches or damaged areas - the photos don't really do it justice. The original dial is in excellent condition with crisp numbers and it is lit with a pleasing glow that is a special treat at night. Both it and the original power/volume knob were polished. The Westinghouse decal is in very good condition. The grill cloth behind the wooden grill is new, as is the power cord. Felt pads were added to protect your furniture.
Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper/wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced with new ones. Tubes and resistors were tested and replaced as needed. All controls and contacts were detail cleaned and lubricated. Wiring and other components were replaced as needed. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the external antenna wire.
Newly restored, yet having the vintage appearance from the original finish, this rare and collectible radio will provide many more years of reliable service if well maintained. Its small size allows it to fit anywhere and it will certainly enhance whatever decor it will be displayed in. Dimensions: 9x5x4.25".
This radio will be packaged very carefully for shipment and may be double boxed to best protect it. It will have packing materials placed between the chassis/tubes and cabinet to reduce the risk of tube displacement or damage during shipment. The buyer must remove those materials prior to use. The seller will instruct the buyer on how to accomplish this as requested by the buyer.Note: Tube radios consist of a variety of vacuum tubes, capacitors, resistors and other electronic components. This radio has been disassembled, cleaned, and components tested. All non-functioning or suspect components were replaced. Vacuum tubes are similar to light bulbs in that an interior filament heats up inside the vacuum tube. When the filament burns out, the tube will need to be replaced. The tubes in this radio are in good working order. The seller cannot guarantee the length of time before a tube will need to be replaced. The longevity of the tube and its filaments is related to the length of time the radio is operated and the frequency of turning the radio power on and off.
The cabinet was thoroughly cleaned, rejuvenated and nourished. It was then given three coats of a quality beeswax/orange oil polish over the course of a week to further enhance and protect the beauty of the mahogany. There are no scratches or damaged areas - the photos don't really do it justice. The original dial is in excellent condition with crisp numbers and it is lit with a pleasing glow that is a special treat at night. Both it and the original power/volume knob were polished. The Westinghouse decal is in very good condition. The grill cloth behind the wooden grill is new, as is the power cord. Felt pads were added to protect your furniture.
Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper/wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced with new ones. Tubes and resistors were tested and replaced as needed. All controls and contacts were detail cleaned and lubricated. Wiring and other components were replaced as needed. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the external antenna wire.
Newly restored, yet having the vintage appearance from the original finish, this rare and collectible radio will provide many more years of reliable service if well maintained. Its small size allows it to fit anywhere and it will certainly enhance whatever decor it will be displayed in. Dimensions: 9x5x4.25".
This radio will be packaged very carefully for shipment and may be double boxed to best protect it. It will have packing materials placed between the chassis/tubes and cabinet to reduce the risk of tube displacement or damage during shipment. The buyer must remove those materials prior to use. The seller will instruct the buyer on how to accomplish this as requested by the buyer.Note: Tube radios consist of a variety of vacuum tubes, capacitors, resistors and other electronic components. This radio has been disassembled, cleaned, and components tested. All non-functioning or suspect components were replaced. Vacuum tubes are similar to light bulbs in that an interior filament heats up inside the vacuum tube. When the filament burns out, the tube will need to be replaced. The tubes in this radio are in good working order. The seller cannot guarantee the length of time before a tube will need to be replaced. The longevity of the tube and its filaments is related to the length of time the radio is operated and the frequency of turning the radio power on and off.
