Old Antique Wood Zenith Vintage Tube Radio Restored Working Art Deco Black Dial

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Here we have a seldom seen 1937 Zenith model 6-D-116 long distance tombstone tube radio featuring a gorgeous dark Mahogany cabinet, spectacular black dial, unique vertical 'Z' knob layout, great Art Deco appeal and fantastic performance.
Cabinet:
The dark Mahogany cabinet is a real looker. Beautiful wood grain flows throughout the front with a solid Mahogany toned top and sides. A grooved, pinstripe inlay outlines the front of the cabinet. A large Art Deco grill not only looks great but allows for optimal sound from the speaker. A full wood back finishes the cabinet off perfectly. This classic Zenith is sure to turn heads no matter which room in the home or office you choose to display it in.
Dial & Knobs:
Just look at that large, bright black dial displaying all the station frequencies! Nothing compares. All numbers and letters on the dial are legible and show virtually no signs of wear. The sleek ’Z’ Pointer turns smoothly around the dial. The vertical knob layout is rarely seen on any radio. All three of the ’Z’ knobs are in perfect shape and control; on/off & volume, tuning and band switch/high & low tone. (Band switches between AM broadcast and the now defunct police/amateur/aviation band)
Grill Cloth:
The 1930’s style grill cloth is a fine replacement fabric featuring a classic gold color with a standard weave pattern. This fabric can also be purchased separately in our eBay store or just click this link:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143553956466
Chassis:
All tubes in the 6 tube (including ballast tube) chassis were tested with any weak tubes being replaced. All caps, filters and resistors were checked and replaced as needed. All brittle or bare wiring was replaced or re-insulated. The chassis has been cleaned, lubed and re-aligned for optimal performance. Using the included copper line antenna the radio plays exceptionally well. I'm able to receive many stations across the AM broadcast band with great tone and room filling volume. Oddly enough I am also able to pick up some distant chatter on the now defunct police/amateur/aviation band, especially at night. The radio is also equipped with a new vintage style cloth  cord & bakelite plug. It provides vintage look but with today's safety. We also sell these cord/plug combos in our eBay store or just click this link:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133536426622
The Cabinet’s Finish, Restoration Process and Repairs:
Our Radio cabinets undergo a vigorous restoration process. Our goal is to maintain the natural beauty of the wood and grain, while providing a deep luster and shine. We achieve this by removing all the old and worn lacquers and stains. We then sand the cabinet with fine grit pads down to the original bare wood. Nicks, chips, and blemishes are filled and/or blended. Any loose veneer is re-secured. We make sure any filler applied or repairs made are blended nicely and do not detract from the beauty of the set unless otherwise noted. New stains and sealers are applied by hand. We continue by using many coats of Mohawk brand lacquers and toners applied in the same manner as when the radio was originally finished in the factory. We use a nitrocellulose piano lacquer which is applied through a professional HVLP turbine spray system in a climate controlled room. Nitrocellulose lacquer is very thin. We also apply very thin coats. This allows the lacquer to seep into the grain and not cover it up. A fine grit wet sanding follows every third coat along with a polishing process and ending with a QAR-Glaze rub
(available in our eBay store or click here:
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Many hours of work are put into the radios, but as you can see, the final outcome is a beautiful, natural looking cabinet with gorgeous luster& shine. Our radios are a great piece of history that come to you ready to proudly display, as well as listen to, in any room of the home or office.
Dimensions:
13 1/2" W x  8 1/4” H x 7 3/4" D
Approximate Priority Shipping Costs:
East Coast, Central and West Coast
Antique tube radio reception can differ greatly depending on location, length of antenna, time of day and amount of interference in different areas. Many modern day appliances can also interfere with reception and cause static, distortion or buzzing. This is a 75+ year old AM radio. It's reception, sound and performance should not be expected to compare to a modern radio with today's technology. Playing capability is accurately described based on my location, surroundings and hooked up to a 12’ copper line antenna. The antenna will be included with the sale but I cannot guarantee reception quality in your area. It may differ (better or worse) depending on your location, surroundings, distance from AM broadcasts in your vicinity and interference. Antique Radio Electronics, whether restored or un-restored, are by nature hazardous due to their voltage, design, age and should not be operated unattended or for great lengths at a time. Any operation, repairs or other adjustments are done at your own risk
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE READ BELOW FOR BIDDING AND SHIPPING DETAILS
Please wait for an invoice to be sent by me, with actual shipping costs, prior to paying. eBay's automated invoice does not factor in insurance. If payment is made prior to my invoice being sent, another invoice may be sent for the additional charges. International bidders please email me for a shipping quote prior to bidding.
I sell quality antique radios and describe them accurately as can be confirmed with my outstanding feedback. I have sold many sets to my valued customers, museums, high profile businesses and as TV/Movie props. All have been extremely pleased, so bid with confidence.
My radios are expertly packed using over sized boxes, many layers of bubble wrap and several inches of packing material surrounding each side of the radio so you can be assured they arrive safely. UPS is my default shipping method. USPS can be requested but shipping charge may change.
Policies / Warranty: We offer a 14 day money back guarantee (buyer pays return shipping with professional packing) if the radio has been grossly misrepresented. Our radios are accurately described and in working order when shipped out. In rare instances however, as with any vintage electronics, minor problems can occur during shipment due to the age and delicacy of antique radio parts. If your radio arrives and does not work please let us know. We will gladly walk you through the process of troubleshooting to get it started. If that fails to correct the problem we will pay for return shipping to us, diagnose and fix the problem, and return the radio to you. We also offer a 30 day warranty on all
the tubes, capacitors and resistors. Due to the design of some antique radio parts we cannot warranty transformers, coils, tuners, and speakers. However, if at any time these parts would happen to fail, we will assist in repairing or replacing the defective part at a fair cost.
In rare instances, if there is
shipping damage,
a USPS insurance claim request must be made to me from the buyer immediately upon receipt of the radio. A USPS inspection of the radio, boxes, and all packing materials may be required. The refund will be issued upon USPS approval and payment of the insurance claim.
If you have any questions please email me and I will answer in a timely manner.
International Bidders: This auction is open to international bidders however I ask that you email me prior to bidding for a shipping cost quote. Please be aware that USPS will not fully insure shipments to some countries. If that is the case with your country, you assume the risk of any damage or undelivered package. If your country does not provide tracking to your door email me with your local post offices contact info prior to bidding. Also, please be aware of your country’s customs policies, handling times, charges and duty taxes. These regulations are out of my control and the responsibility of the buyer. And last, due to the weight and size of some antique radios, USPS may only ship to some countries via USPS Global Express which can be very expensive. So please email me for a shipping quote prior to bidding or your bid may be retracted and/or transaction cancelled.
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