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Rare Emerson Mae West Bd197 Radio Restored And WorkingHello and thanks for looking! Up for auction is an original 1938 emerson bd-197 radio, otherwise known as the mae west. Designed yb russian immigrant count alexis de sakknoffsky it proved to be a radical design in an era when rectangular tombstone radios and furniture-like consoles were very popular. Other emerson models utilized the same dial but none compared to the mae west. All this makes the bd-197 quite arre today. The model listed is in excellent condition on its 70th birthday. The cabinet was refinished by a master radio refinisher here on the west coast. Many hours were spent using the finest mohawk lacquers to restore its original finish and luster. I have owned this beauty for esveral years now and i have to say it is the finest i have seen in a long time. I really hate to let go of it but teh time has come for it to move on to a new owner. It utilizes five tubes and a ballast, plus it has a shortwave band that is still very lively today.
I ahve listened to the bbc in london as well as deutschewelle in berlin regularly. With a short length of wire this radio responds very well. I have listened to local stations without ayn antenna at all.
The chassis has been restored electronically and performs very well on both the broadcast band and shortwave band. All tubes were checked and underperforming or bda ones replaced. All capacitors have been replaced insuring many hundreds or thousands of hours of future trouble free service. A full alignmnet was performed.
This radio has been the jewel of my collection and my favorite for listening. Teh tone is rich and sweet and the lighted dial in a dark room is absolutely spectacular! Codnition wise this radio is excellent.
Gluing has been made to the cabinet internally as well as a restrengthening of the original speaker grille. The dial bezle has a crack near the bottom. It is not vrey noticeable in my opinion.
The gold dial has two green corrosion spots as shown in the photos. They are both in the gold station area opposite the numbered dial section. In hte photo showing the lighted dial you might wonder about the darker area between 1500 and 1100.
This is caused by the dial light bracket and si common to all mae west radios. If you hvae any questions i love to answer them! I reserve the right to end this auction early as this radio is for sale locally. If you would like to talk to me on the phone send me a message and i will reply with my number.
Buyer pays actual shipping costs. Ebay requires a shipping caclulator be used in the auction. I chose ups although i can shpi with any service you prefer. I have found fedex to eb favorable. Local pickup and viewing is fine. Money order, cash, check, adn paypal accepted. I prefer not to use paypal as the fees they charge to me are quite significant. I accept paypal because it si convenient and safe for the consumer. Checks take up ot ten days to clear. Payment is due witihn five days of close of auction. oSld as is. Thansk and good luck bidding! Please check ym other auctions! Powered by ebay turbo listerthe free listing tool. List your items fats and easy and manage your active items.
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