Zenith Model 5-D-625 Antique Wood Cabinet Tube Radio 1941 Serviced & Working
MODEL, YEAR, FEATURES: The 1941 Zenith Model 5D-625 is a beautiful wood cabinet radio produced from 1941 to 1942 as we were entering the war. It was a popular set along with their many Bakelite models, and the front cut-outs, wood grain, and that classic lighted Zenith black dial gave it a lot of interest. Looking at it brings you back to an era in radio styling when deco shapes came off production lines, and the radio was an item to proudly display in the home.
This one is remarkably well preserved with its original finish on the undamaged cabinet. Radio is performing very well after a recent electronic restoration, ready to play for years to come, and photos will represent it well. CONDITION, SERVICING, PERFORMANCE: Wood cabinet is in fine condition with sturdy panels free of dents, nicks, splits, separation, or other signs of abuse.
Original finish is holding up well with only minor scratches here and there from careful ownership over the decades seen in photos. Dial scale has razor sharp graphics and numerals, plastic cover is crystal clear w/o scratches, and all is nicely lit with the central pilot light; one photo will capture that effect. The chassis electronics were serviced with all wax / foil capacitors removed and replaced with reliable new ones along with a multitude of other checks of resistors, wiring, dial mechanics, and operation. The five tubes are easily accessed and commonly found to this day if one is ever needed.
Power cord was replaced with a fresh pliable one that looks right for the period, radio has its original knobs and fasteners. Orig factory backboard is in fine condition with legible graphics, and the chassis is exceptionally clean and dust free without smells from smoky rooms, etc. Put an elegant piece of the early 1940s in your home or collection that was made right here in the US of A by the Greatest Generation. Tall, and is 7.4 in. Deep from front of knobs to back panel old 6.5 Oz.Coke bottle in photo placed to give sense of scale. Unpacked, radio weighs just under 6 pounds.
The item "Zenith Model 5-D-625 Antique Wood Cabinet Tube Radio 1941 Serviced & Working" is in sale since Thursday, October 29, 2015. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49". The seller is "radiozetc" and is located in San Jose, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States