Jade Green and Gold 1953 Zenith Model L622F AM Vintage Tube Radio Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
DESCRIPTION: This vintage tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Zenith in 1953 is in excellent condition. The cabinet is a gorgeous green and gold color combo. No cracks, chips or major scratches anywhere on cabinet. Minor fleabites and paint nicks here and there. All knobs are original and securely attached. Original factory painted green over black bakelite. Not repainted, oversprayed or touched up. Original factory glossiness and sheen. Very glossy. This radio is over 60 years old! No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine as designed. No tarnish, oxidation, pitting, or discoloration on metal cosmetic parts. Original volume is securely attached in excellent condition. Original tuning knob is securely attached in excellent condition no slipping. The clear plastic clock and tuning windows are in excellent condition no cracks slight yellowing due to age slight warping due to age. There is a tone knob in back that is original securely attached. Power indicator behind the red On Off jewel lights brightly! The volume and tone modulate as designed through the entire range smoothly and without crackling. There is a phono and radio switch in back that is working. 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. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is silent. Alarm works. Clock and alarm set functions work. Sleep and sleep timer works. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. Original factory labels on bottom are in fair condition some yellowing, tears, and missing edges no missing printed content. 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.
COLOR: Jade green with gold factory painted grill, like a medium green.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 6" x 6" (l x w x h)
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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: plastic
Period: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier