The Top 300! - Spring Classic Part 2
Lot 116:
Description
Step into the golden age of radio with this beautifully restored 1941 Zenith 10-S-567 console radio—a true centerpiece for collectors and vintage audio enthusiasts. Featuring a powerful 10-tube chassis and a large 12-inch electrodynamic speaker, this classic delivers warm, room-filling sound that modern systems simply cannot replicate.
Designed for both broadcast and shortwave reception, this antique Zenith radio captures stations across the full dial with impressive clarity and sensitivity. The innovative outer circle R.F. circuit enhances reception strength, ensuring you enjoy consistent performance whether tuning local broadcasts or distant signals.
For those seeking authenticity paired with performance, this restored tube radio brings timeless craftsmanship and superior sound together in one unforgettable piece.
Zenith Radiorgan Tone Control – 64 Unique Sound Profiles
Experience unmatched sound customization with Zenith’s proprietary Radiorgan tone control system. Offering 64 distinct tone settings, this feature allows precise adjustment of bass, treble, and voice clarity—tailoring the listening experience to your exact preference.
The built-in Wavemagnet antenna ensures strong reception without the need for external wiring, while the smooth motorized tuning system—enhanced with new dial belts—delivers effortless station selection.
Every detail has been carefully restored, including a clean, rust-free chassis and a fully refinished cabinet that showcases the elegant Art Deco styling Zenith is known for. Optional input jack capability allows seamless integration with modern devices, blending vintage charm with today’s convenience. Professionally Restored Electronics for Reliable Performance
This Zenith 10-S-567 has undergone a complete electronic restoration to ensure long-term reliability and peak performance. All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with modern components, and resistors and tubes have been thoroughly tested and replaced as needed.
The result is a radio that plays loud, clear, and hum-free across the entire dial—just as it did when it first left the factory. This level of restoration not only preserves the integrity of the radio but also makes it a dependable daily performer.
With its exceptional condition, expert restoration, and rare feature set, this console radio stands as a premium investment-grade collectible. Opportunities to own a Zenith radio of this caliber are increasingly rare.
Nicely refinished cabinet with full electronic restoration. Plays broadcast and shortwave through the range.
•10 tubes
•12 inch large electrodynamic speakers
•Using the Zenith proprietary “Radiorgan” tone control panel, a combination of 64 unique tone settings are available.
•Extra sensitivity for reception through introduction of the outer circle R.F. circuit
•Built-in Wavemagnet antenna.
An input jack can be added if requested.
The chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. The radio has had a recap electronic restoration – all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts.
It has had a complete electronics tune-up with new capacitors; tubes and resistors checked and replaced as needed.
The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. The chassis is clean and rust fee. The radio has very nice reception with no hum.
If you’ve always wanted one of these but despaired that you’d never find one – much less one in such exquisite condition, and expertly restored – this is your lucky day. I doubt you’ll ever come across another one like it!
Measures approx. 43″T X 16″D X 28″W
Note: Pickup/Transport required. Contacts available post auction.
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