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Silvertone 7079 Portable (1941)
(suitcase tube portable radio)

Silvertone 7079 Portable (1941)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Silvertone radios of every description were made under contract for, and sold by, Sears, Roebuck. A portable like this probably spent most of its time plugged in at home, since batteries didn't last long and were costly, then as now. This set has a wooden cabinet covered in rugged airplane cloth, with a built-in wire-loop antenna. The five-tube superheterodyne circuit is sensitive and plays well. At present, the functions of the rectifier and of the first audio stage have been taken over by solid-state devices concealed inside the chassis, while the tubes remain in place for appearance. The leather straps that once secured the back cover are missing. 12"W x 12"H x 6"D.

Silvertone 7079 Portable (1941)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Silvertone radios of every description were made under contract for, and sold by, Sears, Roebuck. A portable like this probably spent most of its time plugged in at home, since batteries didn't last long and were costly, then as now. This set has a wooden cabinet covered in rugged airplane cloth, with a built-in wire-loop antenna. The five-tube superheterodyne circuit is sensitive and plays well. At present, the functions of the rectifier and of the first audio stage have been taken over by solid-state devices concealed inside the chassis, while the tubes remain in place for appearance. The leather straps that once secured the back cover are missing. 12"W x 12"H x 6"D.

Reported sold on June 30, 2011
Listed price on date of sale - $40.00
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