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Make sure to check all of my sales after you look at this one. I\'m listing an eclectic assortment of mechanical, technological and musical antiques, and I suspect there will be something of interest to just about everybody.Here\'s a beautiful, all-original 1932 Echophone S-5 superheterodyne radio, one of the most beautiful cathedral radios ever made. The radio comes from the collection of renown radio historian and collector Alan Scott Douglas, the author of Radio Manufacturers of the 1920\'s, the 3-volume \"bible\" of early radio collectingCondition is very good to excellent throughout, as you can see in the photographs. The finish is original, with moderate but not excessive wear, and the wood itself is in great shape, with no damage to the lattice work or trim. Original grill cloth is in good condition, and the chassis is reasonably clean given the radio\'s age and utility.The radio will need to be updated electrically before it can be used. The line cord has been cut, and the radiowill not be suitable for daily use until it has been electrically restored, had its line cord replaced, and gone through thoroughly by someone who knows what they\'re doing.
It is being sold for historical purposes only.The radio measures approximately 14\" wide by 17\" high by 8\" deep. Shipping weight, properly packed, will be about 40 lb. That\'s about it. I will package the radio properly so that it arrives at your doorstep safely. I have been shipping antique phonographs and radios for years, and if you check my response, you\'ll see that I know how to do it correctly. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: This radio is large and heavy, and shipping costs are going to be high. Therefore, if you\'re offerding from outside the US, please contact me first for a shipping quote so that I confirm my ability to get everything to you. Buyer prepays and includes shipping. Overseas customers may remit payment with Paypal only. sale participants with no prior response, or with hidden response, should contact me prior to placing a offer. Thanks.