1935 Art Deco Zenith # 807 Tombstone Tube Radio-'35, 1 year White Airplane Dial
This highly sought after old tombstone radio is in very good condition needing only minor cosmetic repairs like repairing a tiny area of veneer replacement on the right rear area, and replace grille cloth to keep it original , or totally restore it. When turned on, it howls and squeals, no reception. The chassis is clean, but discolored in spots.
The Zenith 807 is an entry level five tube "small white dial" set introduced in July of 1934 as part of the line- up for the 1935 model year. The small white dial, also known as the "airplane dial", was used only for the 1935 model year, as the 1936 line saw the debut of Zenith's "big black dial" models. Zenith embarked upon an intensive advertising cam- paign to promote their 1935 sets, a recurring theme being that of "triple filtering" and improved shortwave (and domestic) reception. Several ads from a series that appeared in the fall of 1934 are shown below. Each features the model 807 and selected other models, with a likeness of a well-known World leader who it was claimed would be heard in "living breath- ing reality" from afar on a Zenith radio.
I have linked another of the series to my. The tube line-up is:- 6A7 (mixer/LO), 6D6 (IF), 75 (2nd detector/AVC/1st AF), 42 (power output) & 80 (rectifier). A simple two-point high-frequency-cut type tone control is provided. The schematic may be found.
That brings in the distant stations with perfect ease and reception. Triple and double purpose tubes give Zenith radios amazing power. This beautiful table model, with exclusive type airplane dial, brings in the most distant stations easily.
Tunes American and Foreign broadcasts. Most radio value for your dollar. " "Zenith LONG DISTANCE Triple Filtering. The item "1935 Art Deco Zenith # 807 Tombstone Tube Radio-'35, 1 year White Airplane Dial" is in sale since Wednesday, June 13, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49".The seller is "nightrain56" and is located in Luray, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.