Vintage GE F 74 AM/SW " Magic Eye " Radio (1937) RESTORED & STUNNING
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:622611 | Brand: General Electric |
This stunning AM/SW radio from 1937 is just eye popping beautiful! It is rare too, as very few of these in restored condition are available. And the sound from the seven inch speaker is fantastic. With bass, treble and speech control, it is a real treat to hear and see this gem. This is a high quality radio with multiple wood species veneers and inlays. With seven tubes including the green "magic eye", it has great reception and selectivity on both AM and SW using a s...ix foot wire antenna ( I will provide). The green tuning eye is bright and very attractive. As with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost detail. Please check the reviews on other radios I have restored and sold.
The cabinet retains the original stain, which was rejuvenated and nourished. The top and bottom trim were redone with dark mahogany toners, which match the original Bakelite knobs. The entire cabinet was given six coats of clear lacquer. It was then waxed to further enhance the luster of the finish. The dial face has a few scratches as can be seen, but overall looks wonderful and is nicely lit from the pilot light. The dial cover is new. The grill cloth is original and in excellent condition. The power cord has been replaced, using a period correct plug. There is one minor "bug bite" to the front, and a very small area on the left rear side that has been repaired. Both can be noted in the photos, but really don't detract from the total package of this very desirable radio.
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.
At 82 years old, this completely restored radio once again looks like new. It was quite the masterpiece in its day and will now bring many more years of enjoyment if well cared for. It is a larger radio, and will certainly be the center of attention where it is displayed. Dimensions: 20x11x8".
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 retains the original stain, which was rejuvenated and nourished. The top and bottom trim were redone with dark mahogany toners, which match the original Bakelite knobs. The entire cabinet was given six coats of clear lacquer. It was then waxed to further enhance the luster of the finish. The dial face has a few scratches as can be seen, but overall looks wonderful and is nicely lit from the pilot light. The dial cover is new. The grill cloth is original and in excellent condition. The power cord has been replaced, using a period correct plug. There is one minor "bug bite" to the front, and a very small area on the left rear side that has been repaired. Both can be noted in the photos, but really don't detract from the total package of this very desirable radio.
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.
At 82 years old, this completely restored radio once again looks like new. It was quite the masterpiece in its day and will now bring many more years of enjoyment if well cared for. It is a larger radio, and will certainly be the center of attention where it is displayed. Dimensions: 20x11x8".
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.
