Clocks & Music
1938 Zenith 9S263 Shutter Dial Oval Console Radio with Bluetooth
1938 Zenith 9S263 Shutter Dial Oval Console Radio with Bluetooth
The Zenith 9S263 is a rare and highly desirable console radio from the company’s celebrated 1938 lineup. Its distinctive oval shaped cabinet sets it apart from the more commonly encountered Zenith consoles of the period, while the famous “Robot” shutter dial remains one of the most ingenious and recognizable features in vintage radio design.
This nine tube model features motorized tuning, a tuning eye, local and distance reception settings, tone controls, an adjustable bass speaker baffle, and a shutter dial that changes automatically with the selected band. It receives the standard AM broadcast band and two shortwave bands covering approximately 1.7 to 18 MHz.
The beautifully restored cabinet displays rich walnut veneers accented with contrasting maple inlays. The interior has been refinished in the correct Zenith blue, the shutters remain excellent, the wooden knobs are original, and the grille cloth is an accurate reproduction. The electronics have been fully serviced with new capacitors, while the tubes and resistors were checked and replaced where necessary. Bluetooth and an auxiliary input allow music, podcasts, and old time radio programs to be enjoyed through this exceptional historic console.

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