SOLD! – April 14, 2014 – KELLY GREEN Atomic Age Vintage 1955 Philco Model 124 Tube AM Radio WORKS!

KELLYGREEN Atomic Age Vintage 1955 Philco Model 124 Tube AM Radio WORKS!

DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12\” x 6\” x 6\” (l x w x h)

COLOR:So uncommon,KELLY GREEN! Looks deep rich green. Have you ever seen anything so GREEN!

DESCRIPTION: Tabletop Tube AM radio manufactured byPhilco in 1950\’s excellent+ working condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Cabinet is invery goodcondition. There are no cracks, chips, splits, or missing material anywhere on the cabinet. There a few light surface scratches on top not too deep. The front bezel iscleardial bezelis beautiful with no cracks, dents or dings!This radio is over 50 years old! No dial light not designed with one (but should have). All the dial numbersare crisp and clear. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. Original knobs are chrome color and securely attached.The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. The power cableisin good condition andsecurely attached. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment no pets.When this radio was new, tailfins were all the rage! This thing belongs in a museum!