1940s Howard Model 909 Radio Phonograph Cabinet

Item Details

A 1940s Model 909 ‘radio phonograph’ by the Howard Radio Co. This wood stereo console cabinet is box-shaped, with rounded edges, and has two drawers above two tan mesh lattice doors, all with round gold tone handles. The left drawer contains a record turntable, while the right drawer is actually the shortwave/broadcast tuner and controls. The bottom part of the cabinet is divided in two; the left side is empty, while the right side has a speaker on the back of the door. A label on the back of the tuner has a schematic diagram and reads, ‘Model 909; Serial No. 909-4159 [ . . . ] Howard Radio Co., Chicago, Ill.; This Apparatus Is Licensed Under the United States Patent Rights of Hazeltine Corporation; This Apparatus Uses Inventions of United States Patents Licensed by Radio Corporation of America Patent No’s. Sent on Request; (NP-1008).’

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is responsible for, and advised to bring, appropriate assistance, vehicle, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- inoperable; apparent damage to electronic components; scratching and wear to cabinet; dust.
- Turntable is operable and runs on a separate plug, but needs new center pin and arm need.

Dimensions

Item #

16AUS053-087