What's the age of this vintage zenith radio

Anyone a vintage radio buff? I haven’t a clue here, just a [URL removed] 50’s?

Any other info is helpful, too, of course, such as how much it might worth? But knowing the age seems key.

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I think the above pic is clickable, if I did that right.

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asked about 12 years ago

5 Answers

Whoa! That pic is huge! lol.

[URL removed] all your answers are awesome. Thank you so much.

It’s times like these I just can’t bring myself to vote any one answer as the best ;)

Cheers, ya’all!

answered about 12 years ago

I’ll send it to my son in Germany. He might be able to
answer your question. He used to cellect those.

YES, my son got back with me – he [URL removed] Early 50s.
So, 1949 is correct too :)

answered about 12 years ago

There’s a Zenith like yours on this website, says it’s from 1949.

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answered about 12 years ago

If I remember correctly the cord should be fabric type not the one on it. They frayed at the plug end and had to be replaced, which this seems to have been done with yours.

answered about 12 years ago

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The brown part of the case appears to be Bakelite.

answered about 12 years ago

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