Wake up like they did back in the 1950s with this stylish mid century tabletop AM alarm clock radio from General Electric featuring wake-up music or buzzer alarm, sleep timer, phonograph input, and AC utility outlet.
Description:
Vintage Mid Century GE Alarm Clock AM Tube Radio 573 Art Deco Red Ivory 1950s
Vintage tabletop alarm clock AM tube radio by General Electric
Sharp retro mid century art deco styling in ivory plastic casing with a deep reddish orange clock face
General Electric Model 573 (label missing on back--more info can be found online at Radio Museum)
Wake up, sleep, and alarm set switches on front of clock
Clock set knob on back
Radio/phono volume control knob on left, tuning knob on right
Radio also features a phonograph input and AC utility outlet on back
Same schematics and chassis as model 572, except has an ivory plastic case instead of mottled mahogany
From Radio Museum: "The General Electric 573 is an AC operated 5 tube AM band clock radio. The AM band frequency tuning range is 540 to 1500kHz. Has AC utility outlet on rear of chassis that is controlled from the clock. Also has phonograph input on rear of chassis."
Circa 1954-55
Radio measures 12" wide x 6" high x 5.5" deep
Weighs about 6.5 pounds
Please see pictures for best indication of condition, and ask any questions before bidding or buying.
Buyer pays $28.00 flat shipping from Saginaw, Michigan 48604, lower 48 states ONLY. FX-17x13x13-8-2-UH-SMBX
SNP-92
2019-02-28-01
Condition:
Vintage tabletop AM alarm clock tube radio by General Electric in very good physical and working condition. Physically and cosmetically, the radio is in very good, clean condition with only light wear, mostly on the gold finish on knobs, a few light scuffs throughout on the plastic cabinet. The channel indicator is out of place near the right tuning knob--just needs to be pressed back in place. Slight age discoloration, but since it's ivory, barely noticeable, more on the cord. Back paper manufacturer's label and schematics is missing (available online at Radio Museum). When turned on, picks up a few AM channels, volume is a bit touchy, clock seems to keep good time (limited time tested). Alarm set, sleep, phono input, and AC utility plug were not tested--unknown if they are working or not--will leave that up to buyer to determine. Overall, very stylish and beautiful alarm clock radio from the 1950s for use and display.
