Recently saw these in a local consignment shop. prices seemed ok to me, but I know nothing of antique(?) radios. Any info on these items? First 2 pics are one, second 2 are another, and the last is yet another. Thanks.
-JT

The "granfather clock" one is interesting...As is the 1st one. Combo phono/radio units usually have little collector interest.

That chairside is very cool. I like the clock ones too, have two of them. Most of them made in 1931. Do you know any of the brands/models on these, and what were those asking prices? Are you planning to buy something for restoration or just display?

How come the consignment shops near me never have anything cool like that ?

Those are wicked retro cool.
I have trouble resisting stuff like that.

You bring them home yet?

Hey guys thanks for the interest. I was basically posting these because I'd rather see an AKer get them than just an antique collector, you know, someone who will restore them and appreciate them for what they are instead of just cause they're old (and pretty cool). I think I'll go get them. When I get back I'll post more info.
-JT

Hey guys thanks for the interest. I was basically posting these because I'd rather see an AKer get them than just an antique collector, you know, someone who will restore them and appreciate them for what they are instead of just cause they're old (and pretty cool). I think I'll go get them. When I get back I'll post more info.
-JT

Man I'd love to have that one shown in the first two pictures. How far away are you from Baltimore?

Here are some more photos with a little better resolution.
-JT

Both very nice, but that Sparton chairside is outrageous, and I bet it's fairly rare. I would love to see what's under the hood. If the dial is any indication...

Those are wicked retro cool.
I have trouble resisting stuff like that. You bring them home yet?

I have trouble resisting stuff like that too. In fact, I didn't. I talked with mdexile, we struck a deal, and met about halfway for the exchange. They're now home with me. And I'd like to thank mdexile for being so accommodating and meeting me halfway for the exchange !!

I'd been searching for a nice chairside radio on and off for awhile. Now I've got what I feel is a pretty unique one !

Ohighway, it definitely a pleasure meeting you, plus it was a great day for a drive!

As for everyone else, I'll keep my eye out for more of these type of things. The guy at the consignment shop said that the guy who brings these in always has stuff like that. I'll keep you posted.
-JT

Chassis pics on the chairside!!

Looking with a flashlight inside,I did find out it's a model 578. I was able to secure a schematic posted online. Looked online for other information. Sparse at best. Unfortunately some bad news as follows.... posted by someone who owned/owns? a Sparton 578 chairside: "Chairsides are pretty much a nightmare to extract the chassis. How did they expect people to do something as simple as changing a tube? " So it sounds like that normally simple procedure might be difficult on this. As far as chassis pix go I'll post them..... eventually.

Hey, what did he want for that chairside, anyway? is the chassis anything interesting or a crappy AA5 type thing?

Hey, what did he want for that chairside, anyway? is the chassis anything interesting or a crappy AA5 type thing?

Don't know if it's particularly "interesting", OTOH it's not a AA5....

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/822/M0018822.pdf

I would have been all over the chairside and the clock, even though I have no place to put them and listen to very little AM...

Meh. I think I'll hold out for a Zenith chairside....

I would have been all over the chairside and the clock, even though I have no place to put them and listen to very little AM...

For whatever reason I couldn't resist that chairside. Perhaps because I've never seen one quite like that before. I thought the glass top with (tasteful) deco graphics was very unique. The "sunburst" looking pattern in the wood covering the speaker is pretty cool too.

Sam what might suit you is an old console that has an input jack. Then you can hook up a FM tuner and just ignore AM radio. Even go vintage with the tuner if you want..... get an old Meissner, Pilotuner, or Howard.... You could even hook up a record changer or turntable with high output cartridge....

Not sure what to do with the clock radio. The case is a bit rough. But... it seems complete. Just the Hammond clock itself is super cool.

Meh. I think I'll hold out for a Zenith chairside....

Excellent idea. You'll have a much easier time finding one of those.

For whatever reason I couldn't resist that chairside. Perhaps because I've never seen one quite like that before. I thought the glass top with (tasteful) deco graphics was very unique. The "sunburst" looking pattern in the wood covering the speaker is pretty cool too.

Sam what might suit you is an old console that has an input jack. Then you can hook up a FM tuner and just ignore AM radio. Even go vintage with the tuner if you want..... get an old Meissner, Pilotuner, or Howard.... You could even hook up a record changer or turntable with high output cartridge....

Not sure what to do with the clock radio. The case is a bit rough. But... it seems complete. Just the Hammond clock itself is super cool.

I have plenty of FM radio reception capability. Those old radios are incredibly cool, though.

Excellent idea. You'll have a much easier time finding one of those.

But not affording one :(

But not affording one :(

I feel your pain brother. But..... never say never..... you could just happen to be in the right place at the right time..... in front of the right seller......:yes:

I does happen sometimes.

I feel your pain brother. But..... never say never..... you could just happen to be in the right place at the right time..... in front of the right seller......:yes:

I does happen sometimes.


And when it does, keep your poker face on! :D

I was lucky. I have 2 Zenith chairsides, both the same model. They have both the old and new FM bands, AM and SW. They also have a phonograph which moves out of the end at the touch of a button. I got them both for $65. So they are out there if you beat the bushes a little.

In all my years of stumbling thru antique/junque shops, I've only run acrost ONE Zenith chairside-a rather tatty el-cheapo 5 tube specimen-that was marked "SOLD" at $175. To me, it looked more like a $35-75 radio...

Well, I'm told you can't have everything. (where would you put it, right?)

For every treasure found it seems there's more that get away. During the period of time I was getting the Sparton chairside from mdexile, and with other activities and "life crises" ..... here's one that slipped through the cracks. Coulda' had it for $10. and about 1.5 hour drive.....

http://www.audiokarma.org/gallery/search.php?searchid=13708

Freaky. Well, I like the Sparton. You done OK.

Freaky. Well, I like the Sparton. You done OK.

Given a choice between the two, I'm glad I got the Sparton....love the style. I love Zenith but there are other Zenith chairsides I'd rather have than the one I posted images of.... OTOH, it was certainly unique.... never knew they made chairsides with a pull out phonograph.

BTW..... I get a huge kick out of your avatar.

It is a 5-tube radio with a power transformer. An AA5 radio lacks a power transformer and has the tube filaments connected in series to equal the input AC voltage.

So, it's technically not an AA5, but I wouldn't expect anything superior in performance. It may sound good if it has a decent sized speaker.

The styling of the chairside is interesting, and the reverse-painted glass top would be very appealing to some people. If you feel the need to clean the painted side of the glass, be very careful. Some types of paint used on old dial glasses, etc., will wipe right off with water or Windex. I would avoid touching it.

Phil Nelson
Phil's Old Radios
http://antiqueradio.org/index.html

Agree with everything you stated. The unique styling was the hook for me. I'd never seen that particular style chairside radio in my 12 years of nosing around old radios.

It is a 5-tube radio with a power transformer. An AA5 radio lacks a power transformer and has the tube filaments connected in series to equal the input AC voltage.

So, it's technically not an AA5, but I wouldn't expect anything superior in performance. It may sound good if it has a decent sized speaker.

The styling of the chairside is interesting, and the reverse-painted glass top would be very appealing to some people. If you feel the need to clean the painted side of the glass, be very careful. Some types of paint used on old dial glasses, etc., will wipe right off with water or Windex. I would avoid touching it.

Phil Nelson
Phil's Old Radios
http://antiqueradio.org/index.html

BTW..... I get a huge kick out of your avatar.

Thanks! A friend bought me that shirt and can't remember where he got it. :sigh:

Hey, this isn't the place to be trying to sell your stuff. Against forum rules and all......

NASADOWSK stated he would like to find one and this is just an example of what is available,same as sharing what is around for sale at flea markets,etc.
Just sharing is all!:thmbsp:

NASADOWSK stated he would like to find one and this is just an example of what is available,same as sharing what is around for sale at flea markets,etc.
Just sharing is all!:thmbsp:

In that case I think sending him a private message is the "legal" way to inform him of the item you have to sell.