Vintage Westinghouse AM/SW Radio WR - 217 " Serenader " RARE & RESTORED
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:663148 | Brand: Westinghouse |
This is a great pre WWII AM/SW Art Deco radio with a unique oval dial face. It is a very appealing table radio and will fit in just about anywhere. Completely restored electronically, it has the original finish, which shows some wear, more so on the sides. The front and top still look very good. It has that "antique/old look", and I chose to leave it that way, as overall, it looks great. To remove the finish and refinish it would require new gold pinstripe decal...s, which on a 1937 radio, would just not look right. It is a five tube radio and sounds very good on both AM and SW (switch on the back). It has good sensitivity and selectivity using a seven foot external antenna and the original speaker (provided). It also has a high/low sound control for your listening preference. They rightfully named it "Serenader", as the sound is very rich and full. 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 radio was completely disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. The cabinet was rejuvenated and given three coats of a beeswax/orange oil polish to nourish and enhance the appearance of the wood. As stated, it was not refinished, so there are a few imperfections as can be seen in the photos, but certainly add to the story of and character of the radio. The oval dial face is in excellent condition, with crisp and clear graphics. The original dial cover has some very minor cracks at the left and right edges. The original Bakelite knobs were polished. The grill cloth and power cord were replaced.
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 seven foot external antenna. You may or not need a longer wire for best reception depending on your location.
Just imagine the news of the world, music and stories this 82 years old brought over the years to previous owners. Desirable by collectors and those with a taste for historic radios, it is a great find. This rare and handsome radio restored radio will bring many more years of listening pleasure if well cared for. Dimensions: 14.5x8.5x7".
This radio will be packaged very carefully for shipment. 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 radio was completely disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. The cabinet was rejuvenated and given three coats of a beeswax/orange oil polish to nourish and enhance the appearance of the wood. As stated, it was not refinished, so there are a few imperfections as can be seen in the photos, but certainly add to the story of and character of the radio. The oval dial face is in excellent condition, with crisp and clear graphics. The original dial cover has some very minor cracks at the left and right edges. The original Bakelite knobs were polished. The grill cloth and power cord were replaced.
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 seven foot external antenna. You may or not need a longer wire for best reception depending on your location.
Just imagine the news of the world, music and stories this 82 years old brought over the years to previous owners. Desirable by collectors and those with a taste for historic radios, it is a great find. This rare and handsome radio restored radio will bring many more years of listening pleasure if well cared for. Dimensions: 14.5x8.5x7".
This radio will be packaged very carefully for shipment. 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.
