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Here's a 1939 RCA model T-80, 8 tube, 3 band radio with tuning eye and pusbuttons. Sitting on top of it is a 1946
Pilot FM tuner that allows the T-80 to receive FM frequencies. These were popular in the mid to late 1940's as FM was
relatively new and not too many radios were capable of FM reception. Plugs into the phono input of the T-80. Quite
the sight to hear Led Zeppelin blaring out of a 70 year old radio!
A Silvertone, sold by Sears, Roebuck, and Co. This one is a 1937 model 4663, 8 tube, 3 band tombstone radio,
also known as the "holy grail Silvertone" (don't know why it's called that, looks like a toaster to me; maybe because it is
a very desireable model). This model uses the same chassis and speaker as the 1938 model 4763 pictured on page 15.
Picked this one up on an on-line auction for $40.00; the books say it's worth $350.00, however, they are going for about double
that in restored condition on eBay.
A 1937 Sentinel 3 band with tuning eye. This model is not very common.
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"You can be sure if it's a Westinghouse"
A 1935 Canadian Westinghouse model 813A, 8 tube, 3 band, 5 knob table radio with tuning eye and back-lit multi-colored
dial. Very cool! Picked this one up in Seattle a couple of years ago. Haven't seen another one like
it anywhere, so have no idea what it's worth. Haven't done anything to the case yet. By the way, the above slogan
was first coined in 1928, shortly after RCA, under pressure from the U.S. Justice Department, released Westinghouse
of it's radio design and manufacturing contract.
A 1940 RCA Victor model 28X5, 8 tube 2 band table radio with pushbuttons. I actually like the looks of this one.
Had another one which I completely restored, and gave it to my mother for her birthday. Picked this one up for
myself recently. Works quite well on both bands. The case will need some TLC.
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