letter after the model number itself, you have Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. Cleaning and recapping are standard practice, but solving the voltage problems added extra hours. SKU Color Price Qty. The white pointer and brass second hand are perfect and moves nicely around the dial. I too would like one but I won't spend 4 figures for one. The next photo shows how I taped the capacitor in place to keep the spring from pushing it back down. a zero at the beginning, (IE. This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. Perhaps this spring-loaded gizmo would have been easy to disassemble and reassemble, or perhaps it would have exploded in a shower of tiny parts all over my workshop floor, never to be put right. Numbers 1 and 2 in the photo identify the connections between the signal generator and the radio. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. Content is for presentation purposes only. line of automobile radios, which I do not intend The light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . The shutters open nicely. . The string is wrapped two or three times around the shaft of the tuning knob and goes around a larger pulley attached to the tuning capacitor. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Commander McDonald had two of these models crafted. I was offered a similar one for $2300 earlier this year and had to laugh. Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". years. year. Those few short years came some big changes like the multiband Zenith Transoceanic portable, the hallmark of tube radio design; a real compact portable you can carry around by Sonora called the "Candid"; table radios and consoles with push button tuning and magic eye tuning; and the first practical application of electronic television with real tv channels demonstrated at 1939 New York, World's Fair by RCA, made this period one to remember. 747.81, 934.76 Camera Portables, no more lugging around a suit case. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. Pleasant "waterfall" cabinet and tear-drop dial that was . for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted cabinet design. ZENITH FERNFUNK LANDWIRTSCHAFT in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Craig. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. A truly beautiful radio, the cabinet was done by E-K Restorations of Cleveland, Ohio. On to the next challenge . The dial pointers were not easy to remove. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts. It is my belief that the year used to date Only $1900! Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. No lowball please. our example of the 12S232, the radio was built Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. Contrasting with the black dial face is the gold-colored tuner pointer. The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios. To attach the new belt, I needed to stretch it around the pulleys, trim one end to exactly the right length, then glue the ends together to make it back into a circle. (20% off), Sale Price 505.66 For most adjustments, you simply turn the screw while watching the tester's readout, aiming for maximum output. An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. Great display and talking piece. Autotransformer (variac), used to supply a precise voltage to the radio. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. First; the big round "airplaine" dial The original grille cloth was still in good condition. This is now equipped with Tissot's new titanium-based alloy Nivachron balance spring. 1,180.75, 1,475.94 and was 110 volt AC powered. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. It was (and still is) missing two knobs. This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. He joined a fledging Beaverton electronics company, Tektronix, in 1951 as its 351st employee. The next photo shows the rubber just before I finished splitting it. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. AFAIC, Waltons are one of the uglier cabinet designs Zenith came up with, right up there with the 12S371. Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. digit number (IE. Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) the radio was built for the 1937 model year. the radio was found. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. It isa striking radio from top to bottom. Features: Antique radio. (15% off), Sale Price 15.18 The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. Take a look at the tube lineup. If the prices come down due to market saturation? Page 1 of 2 [ 22 posts ] Go to page 1, 2 Next Previous topic | Next topic Page 1 of 2 [ 22 posts ] Moderator: Lou deGonzague Go to page 1, 2 Next Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum All times are UTC Who is online Search for: This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. When I queried the rec.antiques.radio+phono newsgroup for ideas, I learned that many restorers don't bother buying "store-bought" replacement belts. Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. Since I operate the radio on AC, I shortened the cables and tucked them under the chassis. also note that the cabinet number falls very high All tube shields are in place as well. Receives radio stations. Zenith Model 6-S-254 Console Radio (1938) The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was intro- duced in June of 1937 as part of Zenith's line-up for the 1938 model year. Read our Cookie Policy. So deluxe! obtained an export model. that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. . Here is Walter's comment on that point: Now that we have added an extra resistor, can this radio be considered "stock" or "original?" Zenith 12S267, 1938 Approximately 43-1/4 inches / 110 cm tall. It rattles objects in the room when played loud. After I had a good color match, I sprayed one coat of clear lacquer on the top, then removed the masking and the grille cloth to expose the whole cabinet. And now that a lot of those folks are either heading to retirement homes or dying off, the market seems to be getting flooded. I don't think I'd pay 1/2 the asking price. On this set, five of the six tube filaments are wired in parallel with the pilots, but the 1J6 power amplifier tube is wired in series with them. 1995-2023 Philip I. Nelson, all rights reserved. The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. Mar 24, 2022 - Explore Daniel Mumau's board "1930's - 1940's floor model Zenith radios" on Pinterest. tubes. ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model After those capacitors had been replaced, the radio's B+ voltage was lowered somewhat, but it still tested about 25-30% higher than indicated in the schematic. In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. not with the actual production date. Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. I offer an 1938 Zenith model 6S229. Second and equally important; Zenith The two trailing digits of the model number describe (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 The knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs. This allows you to precisely measure the final output on the multitester. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. The original cost of the 15U271 was $235.00, $10 more than the 15U270 at $225.00. The set has a nice finish on it too. Welcome to my home page of stuff that I collected and restored over the years. Charles Eames studies, excellent condition. Description: This is a six-tube 3-waveband receiver from 1938, featuring Zenith's tear-drop shaped dial escutcheon. Not really necessary for alignment, but I power all of my radios on the workbench through the variac, which in turn is powered through an isolation transformer for safety. Used to be on occasion you would see one or two. 1938 Zenith "Walton" 9-s-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio 1938 Zenith "WALTON" 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio 1938 Zenith For Sale on 1stDibs At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. Had I checked off each capacitor on the schematic and parts list as I worked, I would readily have seen that the job wasn't complete. three digit number the radio was built in later The grille cloth is NOT a reproduction. This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. (20% off), Sale Price 350.10 944.60, 1,180.75 Original Price 885.57 The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. The next photo shows how the cabinet was masked with newspaper prior to applying the new finish. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. The 15 tube model is noticeable longer to house the large chassis. Original Price 17.86 Many of the The Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Halloween Hub Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes (15% off), Sale Price 1,023.32 Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. A very nice farm set. The large black dial is in very nice shape. Given the model number, a repairman Page 1: Portable and Wood Table Radios 1938-1942 PORTABLE AND WOOD CABINET TABLE RADIOS, Page 2: Rise of Plastic Radios 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS, Page 3: Battery or Farm Radios 1938-1942 FARM RADIOS, Page 4: Magic Eye Tuning Radios 1938-1942 MAGIC EYE RADIOS, Page 5: Me Restoring a Sentinel 243T Farm Radio RESTORING SENTINEL 243T FARM RADIO, -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up The first steps were standard: cleaning dust and grime from the chassis, spraying contact cleaner (DeOxit) inside all of the controls, cleaning and lubricating the tuning capacitor, removing and cleaning the dial glass, and cleaning the dial itself. My wife and son drove the 70 miles in fog so thick you couldn't see the front of your vehicle to be the first ones at the estate sale and got it. The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. Great deal. Buyer's Premium 25% up to $1,000,000.00 23% above $1,000,000.00 Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. I saw this one on CL a couple of weeks ago. 50s. 303.06, 378.83 My favorite tombstone radio is the 1937 era Silvertone model 4465 as shown here. A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. Sale Price 708.45 It's hard to find a unit in this shape and working condition. The leftmost knob is a tone control and the next one in line is the power/volume control. line-up. Not only were there problems with signal weakness, but at one point it gave out "birdy" squeals while tuning, a symptom often due to misalignment. Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. After phoning a number of local stores, I was unable to locate square O-ring stock, so I bought the next-best thing: two rubber plumbing gaskets. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 A string-driven system is cheap to manufacture and easy to service, but strings can break or slip. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. The radio apparently had not been restored (by a collector). Chr. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. I purchased this radio from the daughter of the original owner. Dial/Knobs: The famous black Zenith Robot Shutter Dial is in very nice condition as is the dial glass. Lets start by examining the 23.81, 29.76 Antique gift. 12.14, 14.29 This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. model years. The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was introduced in June of 1937 as part of, Zeniths robot dial, received a make-over from its inaugural 1938 model year. This is true; it is push-pull, but it is a push-pull audio stage that makes paralleled 6G6s look like an improvement, It is currently Mar Sat 04, 2023 11:02 am, Screen Shot 2022-12-15 at 3.56.15 PM.png [ 195.48 KiB | Viewed 1876 times ], Complete-View-Master-Waltons.jpg [ 637.7 KiB | Viewed 1821 times ], Before front.jpg [ 394.63 KiB | Viewed 1467 times ], https://stlouis.craigslist.org/atq/d/sp 99687.html, https://www.ebay.com/itm/234814319050?h R9jJru6hYQ, http://www.tuberadioland.com/silvertone4465_main.html. Historical artifact. . Little force is needed to spin the large dial pointers and the tuning is quite precise. (10% off), Sale Price 19.05 All that happened was everybody horded the things. 1930-1937 The Depression and the Rise of the Golden Age of Radio, 1945-1959 Post War Tube Radios-The Baby Boom Years. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube Providing accurate tuning via the main tuner obviates the need for a separate bandspread tuner, as found in "boatanchor" shortwave sets such as my Hallicrafters SX-42. The chassis is clean and rust free. 1938 Estimate $80 - $120 4 d 8 h 27 m 46 s $40 (1 bid) Your Maximum Bid: Secure $50 or 4 payments of $12.50 with Place Bid 27 bidders watching this item See what this one sold for + $150 shipping. Do not use the add to cart feature. Original Price 16.67 Jasona5150. (If your radio can't tune to the target frequency, tune it to a multiple. Price: $12.00. Note-taking may seem tedious when you're hurrying to get results, but it saves time in the long run. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. table model built for 1938. Original Price 29.76 The belt is made of layers of rubber-impregnated fabric, similar to the fan belt in your auto but much smaller. For you radio collectors 708.45, 885.57 The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. But until then? The radio had been serviced in the past but most of the original parts were still in place. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. It is currently Mar Sat 04, 2023 11:02 am, http://allentown.craigslist.org/clt/4574348722.html, http://www.ebay.com/itm/371078070791?ss 1423.l2649. The first digit(s) will be the number of tubes, The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, production of new radios stopped from 1942-1945 as manufacturers helped support the war effort. Numbers in colored circles identify points of interest. The blue arrow points to the shaft around which the belt is loosely placed. Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. Vintage Zenith Radio Knob 1930s Wood Lightning Bolt AntiqueMeUp (576) $34.99 Vintage Soviet tube network radio RECORD.