SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
Details
- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 6ʺD × 6ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bakelite
- Cardboard
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Pink
- Condition Notes
- Very nice working condition No chips, cracks, missing knobs, Some faint black pinpoint dots that should come off Left As … moreVery nice working condition No chips, cracks, missing knobs, Some faint black pinpoint dots that should come off Left As is Cabinet is hand buffed to a high shine less
- Description
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Absolutely Fabulous, 1955, very rare Coral Pink and White 1955 Admiral, Model 5G45N, AM Vacuum Tube Working Alarm Clock Radio …
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Absolutely Fabulous, 1955, very rare Coral Pink and White 1955 Admiral, Model 5G45N, AM Vacuum Tube Working Alarm Clock Radio
The gorgeous Coral Pink/White cabinet is a very rare color combination for this Admiral Tabletop Bakelite Vacuum Tube AM Alarm Clock Radio model series.
The body is in very nice cosmetic condition No chips, cracks, scratches or missing knobs.
There are, however, some pinpoint tiny black dots here and there that look like the tip of a very fine magic marker.
I have not attempted to clean off these faint dots. They are not distracting as l have illustrated in several photos l was not sure what product to use.
Since this is a vacuum tube radio, once plugged in, the tubes need a few moments to " heat up" and then the AM radio comes in loud.
Reception will depend on your location, but l was able to get several stations.
The alarm is linked to the AM radio. There is no buzzer. Once set the radio will go off at the time set.
The plastic face cover of the radio is nice and clear as are all the markings on the lovely contrasting black face.
The clock is made by Telechron.
ALL SPECS
The sound quality is excellent. It picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Has tone knob that works.
The cabinet is the original factory molded Bakelite and factory painted in rare pink coral orange and white colors. color.. Not yellowed or faded The clear tuning window is not cracked, no micro-inclusions, no micro-swirls securely attached.
Cabinet is hand buffed to a high shine
All three matching ivory knobs are original and securely attached slightly dirty, will clean up. No missing gold metal inserts. Little white clock knob is original securely attached.
No missing areas on the Admiral logo. Gold painted, raised lettering, is not rubbed off.
There is no clock light as it was not designed with one.
Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Alarm and clock set function works and goes off at the correct set times. No alarm buzzer. Wake to radio only. No sleep timer.
Front clock face back panel is clean black metal no dents or dings, not warped, no water stains. Clock arms are gold metal not tarnished or rusty. Clock yellow and white printing adds even more color contrast to the whole design.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS:
All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers have been rebuilt to reduce possibility of static operation in the future. 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. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
POWER CORD:
The original power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD:
Backing board is intact not broken attach corners
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS:
No missing bottom labels. Intact but slightly peeling
Measurements
12" L x 6" W x 5.5" H
Gorgeous, hard to find, period correct, chevron- silhouetted, exceptional vintage clock radio less
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
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