Old Antique Wood General Electric Vintage Tube Radio - Restored Deco Table Top
Item History & Price
Click here to add us to your favorites and Click here to view our other auctions including additional restored antique radios, Zenith black dial wall clocks, grill cloth, decals and many antique radio supplies.Here we have and absolutely stunning 1941 General Electric model L-660 table top tube radio featuring a gorgeous American Walnut cabinet, spectacular automobile inspired slide rule dial with chrome escutcheon, automatic pushbutton tuning, great... Art Deco appeal, built in loop antenna and excellent performance. Cabinet: The genuine American Walnut cabinet is absolutely stunning. Gorgeous wood grain flows throughout the entire set. It's pronounced pillared sides really grab your attention. A unique slant front with waterfall top reminds you of the elegant craftsmanship so popular from the era. A top louvered grill accommodates for the top mounted speaker. Jet black trim finishes the cabinet off with the perfect contrast. This deco beauty is sure to be the highlight of any room in the home or office you choose to display it in.Dial & Knobs: GE's desirable automobile themed dial is as good as it gets! The speedometer like AM scale, lower pushbuttons and chrome escutcheon is reminiscent of automobile dashboards from the same era. The dial is illuminated by a center mounted dial lamp for easy dim or dark room tuning. All letters and numbers on the dial are legible and show very little signs of wear. The dial glass is clear and free from any chips breaks or cracks. The surrounding chrome escutcheon shines nicely and does not have any pitting. Both knobs are in perfect shape and control on/off & volume and tuning. The red toggle switch behind the on/off knob controls high/low tone. Although the automatic pushbutton tuning is functional, the pushbuttons would need to be set to your local stations if you intend on using this feature. It is recommended that you just use the manual tuning knob.Grill Cloth: The 1930’s style grill cloth is a fine reproduction featuring a shimmering gold color with a standard weave pattern. This fabric can also be purchased separately in our eBay store or just click this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133599900358Chassis: All tubes in the 6 tube chassis were tested with any weak tubes being replaced. All caps, filters and resistors were checked and replaced as needed. All brittle or bare wiring was replaced or re-insulated. The chassis has been cleaned, lubed and re-aligned for optimal performance. Using just the built in loop antenna the radio plays exceptionally well. I'm able to receive many stations on the AM broadcast band with great tone and plenty of volume. Additional copper line antenna will be included for additional reception strength if needed.
The Cabinet’s Finish, Restoration Process and Repairs: Our Radio cabinetsundergo a vigorous restoration process. Our goal is to maintain the naturalbeauty of the wood and grain, while providing a deep luster and shine. Weachieve this by removing all the old and worn lacquers and stains. We then sandthe cabinet with fine grit pads down to the original bare wood. Nicks, chips, andblemishes are filled and/or blended. Any loose veneer is re-secured. We makesure any filler applied or repairs made are blended nicely and do not detractfrom the beauty of the set unless otherwise noted. New stains and sealers areapplied by hand. We continue by using many coats of Mohawk brand lacquers andtoners applied in the same manner as when the radio was originally finished inthe factory. We use a nitrocellulose piano lacquer which is applied through aprofessional HVLP turbine spray system in a climate controlled room.Nitrocellulose lacquer is very thin. We also apply very thin coats. This allowsthe lacquer to seep into the grain and not cover it up. A fine grit wet sandingfollows every third coat along with a polishing process and ending with a QAR-Glaze rub (available in our eBay store or click here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133346478270 ). Many hours of work are put into the radios, but as you can see, thefinal outcome is a beautiful, natural looking cabinet with gorgeous luster&shine. Our radios are a great piece of history that come to you ready toproudly display, as well as listen to, in any room of the home or office. Dimensions: 13" W x 8 1/2” H x 8" D
Approximate Priority Shipping Costs: $20 East Coast, $40 Central and $58 West Coast
Antique tube radio reception can differ greatly depending on location, length of antenna, time of day and amount of interference in different areas. Many modern day appliances can also interfere with reception and cause static, distortion or buzzing. This is a 75+ year old AM radio. It's reception, sound and performance should not be expected to compare to a modern radio with today's technology. Playing capability is accurately described based on my location, surroundings and hooked up to a 12’ copper line antenna. The antenna will be included with the sale but I cannot guarantee reception quality in your area. It may differ (better or worse) depending on your location, surroundings, distance from AM broadcasts in your vicinity and interference. Antique Radio Electronics, whether restored or un-restored, are by nature hazardous due to their voltage, design, age and should not be operated unattended or for great lengths at a time. Any operation, repairs or other adjustments are done at your own risk
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE READ BELOW FOR BIDDING AND SHIPPING DETAILS Please wait for an invoice to be sent by me, with actual shipping costs, prior to paying. eBay's automated invoice does not factor in insurance. If payment is made prior to my invoice being sent, another invoice may be sent for the additional charges. International bidders please email me for a shipping quote prior to bidding.I sell quality antique radios and describe them accurately as can be confirmed with my outstanding feedback. I have sold many sets to my valued customers, museums, high profile businesses and as TV/Movie props. All have been extremely pleased, so bid with confidence.My radios are expertly packed using over sized boxes, many layers of bubble wrap and several inches of packing material surrounding each side of the radio so you can be assured they arrive safely. USPS is my default shipping method. UPS can be requested but shipping charge may change.Policies / Warranty: We offer a 14 day money back guarantee (buyer pays return shipping with professional packing) if the radio has been grossly misrepresented. Our radios are accurately described and in working order when shipped out. In rare instances however, as with any vintage electronics, minor problems can occur during shipment due to the age and delicacy of antique radio parts. If your radio arrives and does not work please let us know. We will gladly walk you through the process of troubleshooting to get it started. If that fails to correct the problem we will pay for return shipping to us, diagnose and fix the problem, and return the radio to you. We also offer a 30 day warranty on all the tubes, capacitors and resistors. Due to the design of some antique radio parts we cannot warranty transformers, coils, tuners, and speakers. However, if at any time these parts would happen to fail, we will assist in repairing or replacing the defective part at a fair cost. In rare instances, if there is shipping damage, a USPS insurance claim request must be made to me from the buyer immediately upon receipt of the radio. A USPS inspection of the radio, boxes, and all packing materials may be required. The refund will be issued upon USPS approval and payment of the insurance claim.If you have any questions please email me and I will answer in a timely manner.International Bidders: This auction is open to international bidders however I ask that you email me prior to bidding for a shipping cost quote. Please be aware that USPS will not fully insure shipments to some countries. If that is the case with your country, you assume the risk of any damage or undelivered package. If your country does not provide tracking to your door email me with your local post offices contact info prior to bidding. Also, please be aware of your country’s customs policies, handling times, charges and duty taxes. These regulations are out of my control and the responsibility of the buyer. And last, due to the weight and size of some antique radios, USPS may only ship to some countries via USPS Global Express which can be very expensive. So please email me for a shipping quote prior to bidding or your bid may be retracted and/or transaction cancelled.Click here to add us to your favorites and Click here to view our other auctions including additional restored antique radios, Zenith black dial wall clocks, grill cloth, decals and many antique radio supplies.
The Cabinet’s Finish, Restoration Process and Repairs: Our Radio cabinetsundergo a vigorous restoration process. Our goal is to maintain the naturalbeauty of the wood and grain, while providing a deep luster and shine. Weachieve this by removing all the old and worn lacquers and stains. We then sandthe cabinet with fine grit pads down to the original bare wood. Nicks, chips, andblemishes are filled and/or blended. Any loose veneer is re-secured. We makesure any filler applied or repairs made are blended nicely and do not detractfrom the beauty of the set unless otherwise noted. New stains and sealers areapplied by hand. We continue by using many coats of Mohawk brand lacquers andtoners applied in the same manner as when the radio was originally finished inthe factory. We use a nitrocellulose piano lacquer which is applied through aprofessional HVLP turbine spray system in a climate controlled room.Nitrocellulose lacquer is very thin. We also apply very thin coats. This allowsthe lacquer to seep into the grain and not cover it up. A fine grit wet sandingfollows every third coat along with a polishing process and ending with a QAR-Glaze rub (available in our eBay store or click here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133346478270 ). Many hours of work are put into the radios, but as you can see, thefinal outcome is a beautiful, natural looking cabinet with gorgeous luster&shine. Our radios are a great piece of history that come to you ready toproudly display, as well as listen to, in any room of the home or office. Dimensions: 13" W x 8 1/2” H x 8" D
Approximate Priority Shipping Costs: $20 East Coast, $40 Central and $58 West Coast
Antique tube radio reception can differ greatly depending on location, length of antenna, time of day and amount of interference in different areas. Many modern day appliances can also interfere with reception and cause static, distortion or buzzing. This is a 75+ year old AM radio. It's reception, sound and performance should not be expected to compare to a modern radio with today's technology. Playing capability is accurately described based on my location, surroundings and hooked up to a 12’ copper line antenna. The antenna will be included with the sale but I cannot guarantee reception quality in your area. It may differ (better or worse) depending on your location, surroundings, distance from AM broadcasts in your vicinity and interference. Antique Radio Electronics, whether restored or un-restored, are by nature hazardous due to their voltage, design, age and should not be operated unattended or for great lengths at a time. Any operation, repairs or other adjustments are done at your own risk
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE READ BELOW FOR BIDDING AND SHIPPING DETAILS Please wait for an invoice to be sent by me, with actual shipping costs, prior to paying. eBay's automated invoice does not factor in insurance. If payment is made prior to my invoice being sent, another invoice may be sent for the additional charges. International bidders please email me for a shipping quote prior to bidding.I sell quality antique radios and describe them accurately as can be confirmed with my outstanding feedback. I have sold many sets to my valued customers, museums, high profile businesses and as TV/Movie props. All have been extremely pleased, so bid with confidence.My radios are expertly packed using over sized boxes, many layers of bubble wrap and several inches of packing material surrounding each side of the radio so you can be assured they arrive safely. USPS is my default shipping method. UPS can be requested but shipping charge may change.Policies / Warranty: We offer a 14 day money back guarantee (buyer pays return shipping with professional packing) if the radio has been grossly misrepresented. Our radios are accurately described and in working order when shipped out. In rare instances however, as with any vintage electronics, minor problems can occur during shipment due to the age and delicacy of antique radio parts. If your radio arrives and does not work please let us know. We will gladly walk you through the process of troubleshooting to get it started. If that fails to correct the problem we will pay for return shipping to us, diagnose and fix the problem, and return the radio to you. We also offer a 30 day warranty on all the tubes, capacitors and resistors. Due to the design of some antique radio parts we cannot warranty transformers, coils, tuners, and speakers. However, if at any time these parts would happen to fail, we will assist in repairing or replacing the defective part at a fair cost. In rare instances, if there is shipping damage, a USPS insurance claim request must be made to me from the buyer immediately upon receipt of the radio. A USPS inspection of the radio, boxes, and all packing materials may be required. The refund will be issued upon USPS approval and payment of the insurance claim.If you have any questions please email me and I will answer in a timely manner.International Bidders: This auction is open to international bidders however I ask that you email me prior to bidding for a shipping cost quote. Please be aware that USPS will not fully insure shipments to some countries. If that is the case with your country, you assume the risk of any damage or undelivered package. If your country does not provide tracking to your door email me with your local post offices contact info prior to bidding. Also, please be aware of your country’s customs policies, handling times, charges and duty taxes. These regulations are out of my control and the responsibility of the buyer. And last, due to the weight and size of some antique radios, USPS may only ship to some countries via USPS Global Express which can be very expensive. So please email me for a shipping quote prior to bidding or your bid may be retracted and/or transaction cancelled.Click here to add us to your favorites and Click here to view our other auctions including additional restored antique radios, Zenith black dial wall clocks, grill cloth, decals and many antique radio supplies.
