Antique ZENITH Cathedral Radio
Model 805
1935
Lucky you! For auction is this gorgeous Zenith cathedral radio - straight out of the 1930's! This is model 805 with serial number 210427. The original owner bought it in 1938, according to the date stamp on the back. This radio is in very good shape.
The 805 was the last cathedral Zenith offered even though a few other manufacturers continued with the style for a year or two more. This little five tube set was a good performer and the two tone finish with black japan trim is quite attractive. Covers BC and one Shortwave band.
This Zenith is solid. When we plug it in, it lights up perfectly. I can't get any stations but then again, I am in a rural area! It has a faint "hum" when turned on.
As you can see from the pictures, it is complete. There are some spots of wear on the finish but there are no gouges, scratches or missing pieces of wood. Everything is all original. The material covering the speakers is in excellent condition! It is gold and shiny, not a run or tear. As far as I can tell without taking it apart, it is not faded either.
The numbers and printing inside the dial are sharp. When you turn the radio on, it lights up. The dial is printed with: SCALE x 1000 = K.C. and MEGA-CYCLES. The top row of numbers range from .55 to 1.6 and are marked "STANDARD BROADCAST". The bottom row of numbers starts at 1.5 and ends at 5.0. They are marked differently. The number 1.7 is marked "POLICE", 2.0 "AMATEUR", 2.5 "POLICE", 3.0 "AVIATION", and 4.0 "AMATEUR".
One of the cool things about this radio is the papers still glued to the inside. I've included pictures. There is a foil sticker listing the patent numbers for that particular working part within the radio. There is another large paper list of patent numbers on the wood inside as well. Lastly, there is an inspection paper inside, glued to the wood. All are from the manufacturer!
Here are some stats:
Material | Wooden case. Most radios had a wooden case until World War II |
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Shape | Table Cathedral Radio |
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Dimensions | 13 x 15 x 9 inch / 330 x 381 x 229 mm |
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Valves / Tubes | 5 |
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Power Consumption | 58W |
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Net Weight | 17.6 lb. |
This radio would be an excellent choice for a collector, or for a restoration project. I’m sure that with a little work it could be up and running again! Even without restoration, its aesthetic beauty would be a graceful addition to your living room, den or bedroom. Another thought would be to hook it up to your MP3 player and play music through it! The possibilities abound!
Don’t let this amazing radio slip through your fingers – bid today!
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