Vintage Magnadyne S 89 Tube Radio in Burl Wood, 1940s

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Refined and impressive vintage magnadyne model s 89 tube table radio, a prestigious piece of historic turin manufacturing, featuring a … Read more Refined and impressive vintage magnadyne model s 89 tube table radio, a prestigious piece of historic turin manufacturing, featuring a curved wood and burl wood cabinet, dating back to the late 1940s and early 1950s.

· design and style: horizontal cabinet with rounded corners, inspired by art deco/20th-century art, featuring a curved speaker grille on the left, four contemporary knobs, and a large amber-colored dial with international stations and a tuning dial.

· material and operation: solid wood and fine burl wood case with an original internal vacuum tube chassis, a period speaker, and a perforated rear panel. The unit powers on and operates on historic medium and short wave (mw/sw) frequencies; fm is not standard on this type of historic device.

ideal for: magnadyne collectors, enthusiasts of vintage radio equipment, professional studios, and modern and antique furniture.

technical details and condition:

type: vintage tabletop tube radio.

brand/manufacturer: magnadyne (turin).

model: s 89 (clearly marked on the dial).

style: art deco / early 20th century.

materials: wood, briar root, silkscreened glass, bakelite, metal frame with vacuum tubes.

era: attributed to the 1940s/50s (20th century).

dimensions: width 60 cm, depth 21 cm, height 30 cm.

operation: turns on and works on the original bands (medium wave and short wave); fm transmission is not available. For optimal reception of historic frequencies, connection to an external antenna is recommended.

· condition: good overall condition for an authentic vintage piece. Solid, sound wooden frame with normal signs of wear and tear consistent with its age and find; glass dial intact and easily readable; internal components, valves, speaker, and back panel present. This piece has an attribution mark,
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