1950 table top/portable radio, unusual tube

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13 years ago

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Description Fri.green metal body, two tone, front lid lifts & closes over dials. Model 5M1U, 117 ac/dc, 15 watts or self cont.batt. Have never come across or seen one like this til now. Almost mint cond..all orig.2 dials, the orig.papers are still in back & stamped Aug.27th, 1950. I do have knowledge on radios, have quit e a collection, that I would liketo start selling. Would consider selling this one fair & reasonably.

Category Vintage Electronics

Medium Metal body, handle on top w snap shut front, dark green,4 tube, looks as if cord was changed.

Distinguishing marks Model 5M1U, ac/dc, front snap-shut cover is unique, needs a minor fix..all orig.& a cute squiggly mark on front panel.

Condition Excellent

Date Period 1950

Weight @ 5lbs.

History Have no hist.

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