Vintage Silvertone AM/SW 7031A Radio (1941) RARE And COMPLETELY RESTORED
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:970478 | Brand: Silvertone |
This is a very attractive and rare AM/SW table radio that was made the year the USA entered WWII. The veneer blends have smooth transitions that add greatly to its appeal. With somewhat of a bold stance, it attracts attention from all angles and the pleasantly lit dial face adds a soft warmth in a darkened room. It is in excellent condition, with no damage or dings on the cabinet. It sounds great too, with six tubes, high/low tone control and good sen...sitivity and selectivity on both AM and SW. There is a connection for an external antenna if needed for your locale to improve reception, but in my area (Pittsburgh), none was needed. 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 lightly with mahogany toners. The entire cabinet was given six coats of clear lacquer. It was then waxed to further enhance the luster of the finish. The glass slide rule dial face is in excellent condition with crisp and clear graphics and is nicely lit from the pilot light. The grill cloth and power cord have been replaced. The polished Bakelite knobs and back cover are original. Felt pads were added to the bottom 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. The speaker and dial cord were replaced. Wiring and other components were replaced as needed. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the internal loop antenna.
This stunning and rare 78 year old radio to must have broadcast the new of the bombing of Pearl Harbor when it was new. Now that it is completely restored, it will provide many more years of listening and visual pleasure if well cared for. Dimensions: 14.5x9.5x7.5".
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 lightly with mahogany toners. The entire cabinet was given six coats of clear lacquer. It was then waxed to further enhance the luster of the finish. The glass slide rule dial face is in excellent condition with crisp and clear graphics and is nicely lit from the pilot light. The grill cloth and power cord have been replaced. The polished Bakelite knobs and back cover are original. Felt pads were added to the bottom 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. The speaker and dial cord were replaced. Wiring and other components were replaced as needed. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the internal loop antenna.
This stunning and rare 78 year old radio to must have broadcast the new of the bombing of Pearl Harbor when it was new. Now that it is completely restored, it will provide many more years of listening and visual pleasure if well cared for. Dimensions: 14.5x9.5x7.5".
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.
