OLD ANTIQUE WOOD TRAVLER TUBE RADIO DECO TOMBSTONE

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Old Antique Wood Travler Tube Radio Deco Tombstone

Be sure ot check out our radio auctions with new listings on sunday and thursday nights! Here is a gorgeous 1936 trav-ler model 55 tombstone radio.

This elegant set features a beautiful walnut cabinet, stunning multi-lighted compass dial, marquetry inlays, and am & shortwave bands. aCbinet the gorgeous walnut cabinet is in superb condition. Beautiful wood grain runs throughout the set with hints of dark walnut toning around the edges, creating a subtle sunburst effect. The 'step up' top on this radio is a real attention getter. The large art deco grill is dark walnut and contrasts magnificently with the lighter walnut front. Elegant marquetry inlays along iwth the brass trav-ler name plate finish this set off with style and class. Thsi attractive radio is sure to be the highlight of any room in the home or office you choose to display it in. Please email me to see photos with zoom views. Be sure to view my other radio auctions! The cabinet's finish all of our radio cabintes undergo a vigorous restoration process using a minimum 12 coats of mohawk brand lacquers and toners. A 1000, 2000, & 4000 girt wet sanding follows every third coat. The process is finished off with a three step polishing process with a final oz glaze rub. Many hours of work are put itno these cabinets but as you can see, the final outcome is a beautiful cabinet with a silk smooth finish and gorgeous luster & shine. Our radios are a great piece of history that come to you ready to proudly display, as well as listen to, ni any room of the house or office.

Dial/knobs the ivory compass dial is a real 'eye catcher'. tI is in perfect condition as is the brass escutcheon. The dial glows a nice warm orange while listening to the am band and glows a ruby red when switched over to the shortwave band.

All numbers and letters representing station frequencies are legible and show no signs of wear. The airplane dial pointer is straight and moves around the dial nice and smooth.

Built in verneer tuning allows for pin point tuning accuracy. All three wood knobs are in excellent condition. They have been polished, they are secure, and all work as they should (bandswitch, tuning, & on/off volume). Electronics/chassis teh 5 tube chassis is in excellent condition. It is clean and rust free. The radio plays great with sensitive reception, lots of volume, warm tone and no hum on obth am & shortwave bands. Listen to stations all over the world!

All of our sets chassis's are thoroughly cleaned, lubed and realigned. All tubes, caps and resistors are tested and replaced as needed. I will include a 30 day warranty on the tubes, caps and filters. Dimensions 11 ¾w x 15h x 7 ¾d.

Approximate shipping cost $40 eats coast, $50 central, $60 west coast. I sell quality antique radios and describe them accurately. Please check my feedback. 100% positive, all on antique radio sales. I make sure they are ready for your displaying and listening pleasure. Over the past 15 years we have sold many sets to our valued customers, museums, high profile businesses, and as tv/movie props. All ahve been extremely pleased, so bid with confidence. I have many years experience in packing and hsipping these radios. I box using new oversized boxes, new bubble wrap, and new shipping peanuts so you can be assured they arrive safely. Winning bidder pays hsipping and handling charges. I ship to the continental us only but may make certain exceptions. If you are not in the continental us and want to bid on my radio please email me first. If you do not email me first i will retract your bid. I accept pya pal, checks, or money orders. Checks must clear (7 business days) before shipment. If you have any questions please email me. I iwll answer all questions in a timely manner. Radio reception can differ greatly depending on location and amount of interference in different areas. Antique radio electronics, whether restored ro un-restored, are by nature hazardous due to their voltage, design and age. Any operation, repairs or other adjustments are doen at your own risk.