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[Stearmen]

You going to build it? Cool!

Eventually! That's why I have to get a good price and don't care if the box isn't pristine.

 

[Giftmacher]

One of my most recent buys, a General Electric GE HJ-612 tube radio. My only gripe is it's missing one of its original knobs, other than that, I actually love how rough and aged it is, crooked grill, missing glass and all. It does work though, I'm told, although I'm still waiting for it to arrive in the mail.

Very nice radio, congrats!

 

[jamespowers]

Eventually! That's why I have to get a good price and don't care if the box isn't pristine.

You can always frame the box top too.

 

[jamespowers]

One of my most recent buys, a General Electric GE HJ-612 tube radio. My only gripe is it's missing one of its original knobs, other than that, I actually love how rough and aged it is, crooked grill, missing glass and all. It does work though, I'm told, although I'm still waiting for it to arrive in the mail.

http://www.oldradioparts.com/knobs.htm
This guy might help with any parts you might want. Those radios play great when they are in good working order.

 

[LadyBaltimore]

Thanks, Giftmacher!

jamespowers, wow, who knew there was a place with thousands of radio knobs around! I will definitely contact them, and thank you so much for sharing that with me!

 

[jamespowers]

Thanks, Giftmacher!

jamespowers, wow, who knew there was a place with thousands of radio knobs around! I will definitely contact them, and thank you so much for sharing that with me!

Someone shared that with me when I started collecting radios so it is my responsiblity to pass on the information now. I hope they have what you need. The best thing to do is take a picture of the knob and then email them for a match. They have no idea what a knob from a specific model looks like as there were just too many made through the years.

 

[rjb1]

I agree with liking the "well-used" look of the old radio. It brings back good memories since most of the radios, lamps, and stuff in general in our house had that sort of look.
(I was a rambunctious kid who had a habit of knocking stuff over - so said my mother.)

 

[Giftmacher]

http://www.oldradioparts.com/knobs.htm
This guy might help with any parts you might want. Those radios play great when they are in good working order.

I don't suppose there'll be Telefunken knobs in stock

 

[jamespowers]

I don't suppose there'll be Telefunken knobs in stock

Take a picture of what you want and email it to them. They will let you know if they have it or who might have it if they don't.

 

[Giftmacher]

Thanks for suggestion, I'll try that.

 

[Stearmen]

My latest, a Victorian era door bell. This is not the wimpy tinkle sound of the later twist doorbells, this is more like a gong at a boxing match. Very impressive!

 

[1mach1]

Stearmen, that thing is sweet!

 

[jamespowers]

Stearmen, that thing is sweet!

Agreed!

 

[Giftmacher]

Vintage Philips Christmas lights, 40-50's maybe. Can't find these particular. There is moldy insulation, wiring must be replaced.

Cca 50's http://www.merrytheschristmascollection.be/ligboxedsetsphilips.htm

 

[1930artdeco]

That is a neat set of lights you scored. Yeah I would not trust the wiring wither, but you can get new cloth covered wiring so it will still look original.

Mike

 

[Giftmacher]

Pity it was probably not intended for indoor use.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

R.M.S. Queen Mary Maiden Voyage Commemorative Cover
Postmarked Southampton, May 27, 1936 and addressed to Dr. Harvey C. Updegrove, MD (1886-1955), a prominent Easton, Pennsylvania physician.

 

[jamespowers]

R.M.S. Queen Mary Maiden Voyage Commemorative Cover
Postmarked Southampton, May 27, 1936 and addressed to Dr. Harvey C. Updegrove, MD (1886-1955), a prominent Easton, Pennsylvania physician.

NICE! What did the letter say?

 

[1mach1]

Vintage Philips Christmas lights, 40-50's maybe. Can't find these particular. There is moldy insulation, wiring must be replaced.

Cca 50's http://www.merrytheschristmascollection.be/ligboxedsetsphilips.htm

I can see your house decorated for Christmas now....

 

[Giftmacher]

Don't scare me, it'll be fine. The cord is really in the bad shape though.