If you're an uncompromising collector of antique technology, make sure to check out all my listings after you look at this one. I don't think you'll find a better, broader or more balanced assortment of technical antiques anywhere -- hundreds of no-reserve auctions each year, almost all of them featuring eye-popping "gee whiz" gadgetry in exceptional original condition. And don't forget, you can click this link to quickly add and then save me to your favorite seller list and Ebay will automatica...lly send you updates when I put similar new auctions online.Here's a beautiful Atwater Kent Model 10 breadboard, among the most iconic radios of all time. The radio's part number is 4600, dating it to late 1923 or early 1924. The 4600 was the last Model 10 to use binding posts on the board rather than a wiring harness, which was used on later sets. This radio was found at a yard sale in upstate New York about 3 weeks ago, and it had been passed down through the same family since purchased new in the 1920's. I installed a set of tipped rainbow tubes (for display all of them have open filaments) and I re-connected a wire running to the stator screw inside the first tuning condenser, but the radio is otherwise "as found" and original throughout. Condition is excellent, as you can see in the photographs. The mahogany board retains its factory finish, and the endcaps are still firmly adhered to the main board. All of the wiring on the underside of the board is original, as are the staples. Rubber feet are also original. Both of the original paper tags are still present, with moderate wear consistent with their age. The original crinkle paint is still intact on the TA and the condensers, and it's in good shape, with areas of checking but no flaking or deterioration. All of the brass hardware is original, and none of it is missing. All three RF coils have clean windings, and the windings are still tightly wrapped around their bakelite forms. There are two chips in the rim of the housing cover on the first tuning condenser, but the bakelite is otherwise clean and unblemished throughout. TA assembly is original throughout, with smooth potting tar and original AF transformers. Both AF transformers are good. Transformers test as follows: Primary No. 1 -- 1740 Ohms. Primary No. 2 -- 1910 Ohms. Secondary No. 1 -- 3320 Ohms. Secondary No. 2 -- 3200 Ohms. High voltage bypass capacitor is original and intact on the underside of the board.As noted above, the radio comes with 5 brass base, tipped rainbow "display" tubes. The radio also includes 5 good emissions bakelite base globe tubes. I installed the good globe tubes, fired the radio up with an ARBE III power supply, connected it to a longwire outdoor antenna, and after fiddling with it for a while, I was able to tune a couple of local stations, but the signal and output were pretty noisy, so I suspect that either the bypass capacitor or the grid leak are out of value. The radio is therefore being offered for historical andor collecting purposes only. If you're an experienced user of early 1920's battery radios, and you have the correct accessories, you'll probably be able to get the radio to work for you, but no assurances to that effect are being made here.Please look at the pictures and consider them an integral part of the description. I think you'll agree that for an original Model 10 that has not been cleaned up restored, it's in exceptionally nice condition.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. 00731
A really nice, unrestored and unmolested Atwater Kent Model 9 type 4445 I believe Breadboard . This is the original version using variometers type 11 coupled circuit tuners rather than the later and more common model 9C which used condensors as the tuning elements.The set comes with the brass based tubes shown in the pictures ... They are great looking but all four are display duds.The radio is original throughout, including the black crinkle enamel on the metal can of the TA unit , the winding...s on the RF coils, the binding posts and related hardware, the wiring on the underside of the board, and of course the board's finish. There are no gaps between the main board and the end caps, no swelling or warping either. The brown bakelite on all the parts is clean and undamaged. The black crinkle paint on the TA can is original and in generally good condition flaking in spots around the tag. The feet and staples on the underside of the board are all original and the one remaining paper tag is original but somewhat damaged and hard to read. Still has the original power cable and the original tags are still on the ends. The radio has never been "restored" or touched up ... totally original set from 1923. I was told the audio transformers were both good but I was only able to find continuity on one of them .. the other I think has an open secondary section. A very nice example of the early variometer tuned Model 9 set. It measures approx 24.5" X 8" deep and very well packed double boxed and padded shipping weight will be 19.5 pounds from zip code 24012.BR
Nice Antique Atwater Kent Model 10 Breadboard Radio Pooley. Condition is Used. This was part of a large radio collection in which I was able to purchase some items. The radio looks to be complete. I have no way of testing this unit. Original papers on the bottom. It measures 31.5 long x 10 deep. One of the tubes is damaged at the base. Otherwise, it looks to be in good condition. Shipping cost is 50. Any questions 5137390422. Thanks for liking and check out my other listings.
If you're an uncompromising collector of antique technology, make sure to check out all my listings after you look at this one. I don't think you'll find a better, broader or more balanced assortment of technical antiques anywhere -- hundreds of no-reserve auctions each year, almost all of them featuring eye-popping "gee whiz" gadgetry in exceptional original condition. And don't forget, you can click this link to quickly add and then save me to your favorite seller list and Ebay will automatica...lly send you updates when I put similar new auctions online.Here's an Atwater Kent Model 4660 receiving set, better known as the Model 9-C. The radio is factory-assembled, it comes with a complete set of good emissions tubes, and it has its original full-length wiring harness.br style""br style""There were three versions of the Model 9 -- the 4445, the 4445a and the 4660. This is the third and final version, and it's only Model 9 that featured capacitive tuning. The radio is constructed on a short mahogany board (just 20" long), and battery connections are made via a wiring harness. Earlier versions of the Model 9 (the 4445 and the 4445a) were constructed on larger mahogany boards, and they relied on board-mounted binding posts for battery connections. br style""br style""As you can see in the photographs, the radio is in good shape throughout. The B bypass capacitor on the underside of the board has been replaced, but all other parts are factory original, including the wiring and staples. In the upper right corner of the board, behind the TA island, there are 3 filled holes. Something was obviously mounted there at one point, but I don't know what it was. br style""br style""The 3-Tube DetectorAmplifier island is original throughout. Potting tar inside the can is undisturbed, and both of the audio transformers are original. The first transformer has continuity in both windings. The second transformer has an open primary. The lower mounting flange exhibits normal oxidation and paint deterioration, but the island otherwise in good shape -- original and unmolested. br style""br style""All four globe tubes have good emissions. br style""br style""That's about it. I will double-box everything and pack it carefully and properly, and I can assure you that the radio and its tubes will show up at your doorstep in the same fine condition in which it 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. Buyer prepays and includes shipping.When you've finished checking out my ebay listings this week, take a look at my TechnoGallerie website, where you can buy hard-to-find antique phonographs, antique radios, antique cameras and other gadgets you're not likely to see anywhere else. New arrivals include a 1921 Hatfield Senior interpanel radio made in Indianapolis, Indiana a 1906 Edison Home cylinder phonograph with a 26" all-brass horn an 1862 Dallmeyer sliding box wet plate camera and a complete, working 1922 Colin B. Kennedy radio receiving set with a Magnavox R3-B straight neck horn. Just type TechnoGallerie in the address line of your web browser and hit the enter key. TechnoGallerie has a newsletter, too, and if you take a second to sign up for it, you'll receive an email update whenever I list something new on the site -- typically once a week.00913
If you're an uncompromising collector of antique technology, make sure to check out all my listings after you look at this one. I don't think you'll find a better, broader or more balanced assortment of technical antiques anywhere -- hundreds of no-reserve auctions each year, almost all of them featuring eye-popping "gee whiz" gadgetry in exceptional original condition. And don't forget, you can click this link to quickly add and then save me to your favorite seller list and Ebay will automatica...lly send you updates when I put similar new auctions online.Here's a beautiful 1922 Atwater Kent 3975, better known as the Model 4. This a home-wired set built on a later made board with original factory parts, and it's in very good condition throughout. It comes with two brass base tipped tubes for display.Pictures should tell the story. Clean, glossy bakelite everywhere, with no chips, no cracks, no haziness, no issues. The engraved numbers and hash marks on the dial of the Variocoupler and Mounted Variometer are still crisp and clear, and there is no damage to the fragile backing plates. The wire on the tuners is still tightly wound, and the paint on the TA island is original, with normal discolorationdeterioration. All of the binding post nuts are present and in good condition.Potting tar inside the TA island is original, and the original AF transformers are good.The radio is being offered for historical purposes only, with no assurances stated or implied that it's still suitable for broadcast reception.When you've finished checking out my ebay listings this week, take a look at my TechnoGallerie website, where you can buy hard-to-find antique phonographs, antique radios, antique cameras and other gadgets you're not likely to see anywhere else. New arrivals include an exceptionally nice 1905 Victor D phonograph with an original Victor spear tip horn and an uncommon 1921 Hatfield Senior interpanel radio made in Indianapolis, Indiana. Just type TechnoGallerie in the address line of your web browser and hit the enter key. TechnoGallerie has a newsletter, too, and if you take a second to sign up for it, you'll receive an email update whenever I list something new on the site -- typically once a week.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. 01055
If you're an uncompromising collector of antique technology, make sure to check out all my listings after you look at this one. I don't think you'll find a better, broader or more balanced assortment of technical antiques anywhere -- hundreds of no-reserve auctions each year, almost all of them featuring eye-popping "gee whiz" gadgetry in exceptional original condition. And don't forget, you can click this link to quickly add and then save me to your favorite seller list and Ebay will automatica...lly send you updates when I put similar new auctions online.Here's an exceptionally nice, all original, factory-built Atwater Kent Model 7 open-mounted receiver. This is the very uncommon 14 amp version of the Model 7, designated 4205 by its manufacturer. It's only the second 4205 I've seen in almost 30 years of buying and selling Atwater Kent breadboards. Condition is excellent throughout. Clean, undamaged bakelite on all of the components, and the green paint on the TA island is clean and original, with only scattered minor marks on the sides and some oxidation on the mounting flange. Both AF transformers in the TA are good, and the interior of the island is original and undisturbed, with its original potting tar still intact. The RF transformers are the correct original Type 1 and Type 2, and both are in excellent cosmetic condition, with minimal paint wear and clean bakelite tops. Both windings in the Type 2 transformer test okay for continuity. One winding in the the Type 1 transformer tests open.Dial numbers and hash marks on the Type 11 Tuner are still crisp, with minimal wear, and the coils are clean. The primary winding inside the housing has started to pull away a bit from the shell toward the top, but it's still intact and stable, and the secondary can still be turned a full 360 degrees. All 3 rheostats and the potentiometer are working properly, and all of the wiring connections are sound -- both above and below the board. All of the brass hardware is original, as are the binding post assemblies. Tarnish on the brass, as you'd expect, but nothing distracting.The mahogany board itself is in excellent condition, with no warping or other damage. The board finish is original and beautiful, with no alligatoring, no discoloration. Original feet on the underside of the board. Original wiring and staples too. Factory "4205" blind-stamp in the lower left corner of the top side of the board. Factory inspection ink stamp on the underside of the board. The tipped tubes have open filaments and are being offered for display only.That's about it. I will pack everything carefully andproperly, and -- as noted above -- I can assure you that it will show up at your doorstep inthe same fine condition in which its leaves mine. Ihave been shipping antique phonographs and radiosfor years, and if you check my feedback, you'll see that I know how todo itcorrectly. 01048
If you're an uncompromising collector of antique technology, make sure to check out all my listings after you look at this one. I don't think you'll find a better, broader or more balanced assortment of technical antiques anywhere -- hundreds of no-reserve auctions each year, almost all of them featuring eye-popping "gee whiz" gadgetry in exceptional original condition. And don't forget, you can click this link to quickly add and then save me to your favorite seller list and Ebay will automatica...lly send you updates when I put similar new auctions online.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 supplyIf 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. When you've finished checking out my ebay listings this week, take a look at my TechnoGallerie website, where you can buy hard-to-find antique phonographs, antique radios, antique cameras and other gadgets you're not likely to see anywhere else. New arrivals include a minty 1901 glass-sided Zon-O-Phone "A" and a gorgeous 1904 Victor M with a Victor Spear Tip wood horn. Just type TechnoGallerie in the address line of your web browser and hit the enter key. TechnoGallerie has a newsletter, too, and if you take a second to sign up for it, you'll receive an email update whenever I list something new on the site -- typically once a week.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. 01271
If you're an uncompromising collector of antique technology, make sure to check out all my listings after you look at this one. I don't think you'll find a better, broader or more balanced assortment of technical antiques anywhere -- hundreds of no-reserve auctions each year, almost all of them featuring eye-popping "gee whiz" gadgetry in exceptional original condition. And don't forget, you can click this link to quickly add and then save me to your favorite seller list and Ebay will automatica...lly send you updates when I put similar new auctions online.Here's a beautiful Atwater Kent Model 10 breadboard radio. It's a 4700 (10-C), manufactured in 1924.Condition is excellent. The mahogany board retains its original finish and exhibits minimal crazing. All of the chocolate brown bakelite is in excellent condition, with no chips, no cracks, no issues. The engraved numbers and hash marks on all the dials are still legible. Both original paper tags are intact on the underside of the board, and they're both legible. The wire on the RF tuners is still tightly wound, and none of the wiring is grease-stained or otherwise discolored. The brown paint on the TA island is original and in excellent condition, with minimal wear. The brown paint on the condenser cans is likewise original and in excellent condition. The TA island has good original transformers. The wiring on the underside of the board is straight and the high voltage bypass capacitor is original.Includes 5 display tubes (open filaments).When you've finished checking out my ebay listings this week, take a look at my TechnoGallerie website, where you can buy hard-to-find antique phonographs, antique radios, antique cameras and other gadgets you're not likely to see anywhere else. New arrivals include an uncommon Pennsylvania Wireless GT-2 radio manufactured in New Castle in the early 1920's and a 1901 Edison "long case" Home Phonograph with a Hawthorne Sheble horn and crane. Just type TechnoGallerie in the address line of your web browser and hit the enter key. TechnoGallerie has a newsletter, too, and if you take a second to sign up for it, you'll receive an email update whenever I list something new on the site -- typically once a week.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. On Mar-06-21 at 05:26:47 PST, seller added the following information:The AF transformers in the TA island have either been replaced or re-wound. They are good, but they are not original.01022
If you're an uncompromising collector of antique technology, make sure to check out all my listings after you look at this one. I don't think you'll find a better, broader or more balanced assortment of technical antiques anywhere -- hundreds of no-reserve auctions each year, almost all of them featuring eye-popping "gee whiz" gadgetry in exceptional original condition. And don't forget, you can click this link to quickly add and then save me to your favorite seller list and Ebay will automatica...lly send you updates when I put similar new auctions online.Here's a 1923 Atwater Kent Model 5 breadboard, arguably the most iconic and most sought after battery radio manufactured in the 1920's. This is a factory-built set, restored in 1985 by E.A. Smith, who signed and dated the underside of the board. It was powered up and tested this past week, on Christmas morning, and as you can see and hear in the video that I posted below, it still works, probably as well as it ever worked, with good selectivity, good volume and good sensitivity -- even tuning WLW in Cincinnati, located more than 500 miles from my home in central NC.That said, condition is used, with no warranties of functionality expressed or implied. I had no trouble getting it to work, but I can't promise you that you'll be able to get it work, particularly if you've never had any experience operating a 1920's battery radio.Smith's restoration of the radio entailed 1) re-painting the TA island (beautifully done, as you can see, with a color match that's identical to the original olivegray that the factory used in 1923), 2) repairing a complex fracture in the rear left side top of the TA cover the repair is visible in the 9th, 10th and 11th phonographs, and 3) replacing (and re-finishing) the baseboard, as well as the interconnecting underboard wire. There may have been other (minor) issues attended to in the radio's restoration, but I'm aware of only those three.The TA is an authentic factory-wired Type 5A island, and its electrical components (2 RF transformers, 2 AF transformers, two 14 amp rheostats, a plate potentiometer and a grid-leak) are the original AK components, still potted in their factory tar, and still connected to the to the underside of the bakelite cover with their original wiring. The TA's knobs and hardware are original to the island and in good condition. The Type 11 tuner is the correct version for a factory-assembled breadboard, with two drill-outs in the bakelite case. One drill-out is for wire that runs from the antenna binding post to the tuner's output post the other drill-out is for the wire that runs, beneath the tuner, from one of the TA island's input binding posts to the tuner's output post. I note this because only Type 11 tuners that were built to be used on factory-assembled breadboards have this configuration. Tuners that were sold for home-assembled sets have just one drill-out, for the wire that runs from the antenna binding post to the tuner's output post.The engraved numbers and hash marks on the dials of the Type 11 tuner are still crisp and clear, and there are no cracks or hairlines in the fragile backing plate. The wire on the tuner is still tightly wound, and the primary winding is still fully secured to the interior of the housing.All of the radio's binding post nuts are present, all of them are original and all of them are in good condition. Same for the rest of the brass hardware, including the metal AK tag affixed to the top of the board.As noted above, the potting tar inside the TA island is original, and the original AF and RF transformers are good.All five tubes are good (as you can see in the video).If you'd like to operate the radio, you'll need a good regulated DC power supply (such as an ARBEIII), a good indoor ground connection, and a longwire outdoor antenna (at least 120 feet long, and 20 feet above the ground). It will also help to have had some experience tuningoperating a similarly configured 1920's battery radio,
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