1940 Model Zenith 8S463 Console AM/SW radio W/Wooden Case

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1940 Model Zenith 8S463 Console AM/SW radio W/Wooden Case:
$290.00

Up for sale is a 1940 Zenith antique tube radio model 8S463 in a medium dark walnut console with rounded front pillars, parabolic
wood grill bars and a large black dial with magic green eye in brass escutcheon.This is an 8 tube AM/SW/Police radio with internal Rotary Wavemagnet antenna and a multifunction rotary control for on/off/volume, band selector and tuning.
Also featured are push buttons for preset tuning and tone control. From the settings on the push buttons, this radio\'s home town is Omaha, Nebraska.Radio was fully recapped, tubes tested and replaced as needed.
New dial lights, power cord with vintage plug, new bright magic eye tube and a tuner belt were installed.
Chassis was cleaned and controls lubricated.
AM reception is loud and clear. SW is not too strong (picks up late at night and may benefit from larger outside antenna).
Cabinet was cleaned, hand rubbed with Finish Restorer and coated with multiple layers of toner and clear lacquer.
There are some blemishes and finish imperfections (see pictures)
Dial graphics and glass cover are very clear and well lit.
All knobs and push buttons are present and operate properly. The push buttons are original.
Paper sticker is present.
The radio sitting on top is not part of this sale.
Dimensions are : 27\"L x 15\"W x 42\"H It weighs about 70lbs.
Free local pick up, only.
Thank you and Good Luck!
Note, the Little AM/FM on top is not part of the sale.