Antique (pre-1940) Vintage Tabletop Tube Radio Hazeltine RCA GE Wooden Case Rare for Sale

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Antique (pre-1940) Vintage Tabletop Tube Radio Hazeltine RCA GE Wooden Case Rare For Sale

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Antique (pre-1940) Vintage Tabletop Tube Radio Hazeltine RCA GE Wooden Case Rare:
$5.50

This radio comes from the collection of my father-in-law, who is proudly one of the original computer geeks. He originally acquired his technical skills in the military, serving two tours in Vietnam as a communications / code machine technician. He has accumulated quite the collection of vintage computers and technical equipment, which were well cared for. Unfortunately, he is now in a nursing home and we are helping him liquidate his collection and prepare his home for sale.
I haven\'t been able to find a lot of information about this model. I found one listed as \"very rare\" on a radio museum website, but that one had a natural wood finish. The case is wood. I am not sure if this one is painted later or if that is the original finish you see, just with a lot of wear and tear. The manufacture date is before 1940, but I can\'t establish it any more precisely than that.
The radio is pretty beaten up, as you can see from the photos. The two knobs and dial work smoothly. I have plugged it in, and it shows no signs of life. Obviously it is going to need some work if it is expected to do anything more than look cool on a shelf. It is offered as is to a collector.
This radio is definitely now a museum piece, and I understand they are even being used as prop pieces in movies. The one I found listed on a radio museum site showed the unit was sold for $475. We do not mark up for shipping or even packaging, so you just pay the calculated shipping cost. If you would like to take advantage of my ignorance, it will be listed at a Buy-It-Now price of $189, or otherwise it will go to the highest buyer!
It will be sealed and well packaged (see photos). We hope someone can get some enjoyment out of it!