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Motorola 6-T (1938)
(wood tube table radio w/SW)

Motorola 6-T (1938)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Paul and Joseph Galvin started the "Galvin Manufacturing Corporation" in Chicago in 1928, and by 1929 started producing car radios. The used the brand name Motorola, and by 1937 introduced a line of home radios and Iwo-way receivers. The 6-T is a six-tube, three-band (AM,SWx2) radio. The capacitors have all been replaced with new equivalents. The resistors and tubes have been checked and replaced where necessary. A new power cord, antenna lead, safety fuse and audio input have been installed. The cabinet was stripped of it's old finish and redone using the highest quality products. The final process was a few coats of lacquer producing a gorgeous "piano" finish. This is a large radio has an eight-inch speaker with impressive volume and tone. The unique dial selector produces a different dial for each band, much like a "robot dial" function. The wood knobs, chassis and speaker are original. This rare, unique Motorola is ready to go...and will be quite a conversation piece to present in your collection. 21"W x 12"H x 10"D.

Motorola 6-T (1938)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Paul and Joseph Galvin started the "Galvin Manufacturing Corporation" in Chicago in 1928, and by 1929 started producing car radios. The used the brand name Motorola, and by 1937 introduced a line of home radios and Iwo-way receivers. The 6-T is a six-tube, three-band (AM,SWx2) radio. The capacitors have all been replaced with new equivalents. The resistors and tubes have been checked and replaced where necessary. A new power cord, antenna lead, safety fuse and audio input have been installed. The cabinet was stripped of it's old finish and redone using the highest quality products. The final process was a few coats of lacquer producing a gorgeous "piano" finish. This is a large radio has an eight-inch speaker with impressive volume and tone. The unique dial selector produces a different dial for each band, much like a "robot dial" function. The wood knobs, chassis and speaker are original. This rare, unique Motorola is ready to go...and will be quite a conversation piece to present in your collection. 21"W x 12"H x 10"D.

Reported sold by Joe Millward on May 19, 2022
Listed price on date of sale - $995.00
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