Minty 1924 Atwater Kent Model 10 Breadboard Radio 100 &
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:29708260 | Type: Model 10 Breadboard |
Brand: Atwater Kent |
If you're "in the hunt" for an Atwater Kent Model 10 breadboard radio, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better example than this one. It's 100% original, it's in near mint condition, it's got a strong set of 01A tubes, and it's working.
And, as you can see in the photos, it's also beautiful.
The mahogany board retains its original finish and exhibits virtually no crazing. All of the chocolate brown bakelite is in excellent condition, with no chips, no cracks, no issues whatsoever. The engraved numbers and hash marks on all the dials are crisp and legible. Both original paper tags are intact on the underside of the board, and they're complete and legible. The wire on the RF tuners is still tightly wound, and there are no stains or gaps. Indeed, the sheathing on the wire is virtually spotless, something you rarely see, even on the nicest breadboards. The brown paint on the TA island is original and in near mint condition, with no wear, no deterioration, no flaking. The brown paint on the condenser cans is likewise original and in near mint condition, with virtually no wear evident, even on the mounting flanges. The potting tar inside the TA island is original and pristine, and both original AF transformers inside the island are good. The wiring on the underside of the board is pristine, as are the staples. The wiring harness is full length, and the silk sheathing is in excellent condition, with a few areas of wear, but nothing like you typically see. The leads have been terminated so connections can be easily made to a power supply
If you want a shot at the best 10-A you're ever likely to find, then you should take a shot at this one.
As noted above, it's a working radio. It's been tested as recently as this weekend, and it still pulls in AM stations. If you want to operate the set, you'll need a longwire outdoor antenna (ham radio type -- approximately 120 feet long and 20 feet off the ground), and a good regulated DC power supply (I'd recommend and ARBEIII). You'll also need a 1920's horn loudspeaker and a fair amount of patience as you learn the in's and out's of how to operate a 90-year-old battery radio. Unlike modern radios, or even AC sets from the 30's and 40's, you don't simply plug the cord into the wall and dial a station. The set must be tuned, component by component, and there's little margin for error.
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That's about it. I will pack everything carefully and properly, and I can assure you that it will show up at your doorstep in the same fine condition in which its leaves mine. I have been shipping antique phonographs and radios for years, and if you check my feedback, you'll see that I know how to do it correctly.
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