Clocks & Music
American Bosch Model 854T Art Deco Tube Radio, 1939
American Bosch Model 854T Art Deco Tube Radio, 1939
The impressive American Bosch Model 854T, introduced in 1939, is one of the largest and most commanding table radios produced during the period. Its substantial wood cabinet houses a sophisticated ten tube superheterodyne chassis offering both AM and shortwave reception.
The dramatic illuminated dial measures approximately 11 inches across and is remarkable for its size, color, and architectural Art Deco design. A newly installed tuning eye responds sensitively as the radio moves from station to station. Dual tuning controls provide both broad and fine adjustment, while separate tone controls help produce a rich and highly enjoyable sound.
The cabinet retains its original factory finish with careful touch ups where necessary. It is fitted with period correct replacement speaker cloth and its original factory knobs. The radio has been professionally serviced and is operating as intended.
A discreet mini jack has been added to the electronics, allowing the radio to reproduce music and spoken content from a compatible phone, tablet, computer, record player, or external streaming device. An external Bluetooth receiver may also be connected through this input when wireless playback is desired.
This modification combines the convenience of modern digital programming with the warm analog character of a genuine tube amplifier. Whether listening to vintage recordings, personal playlists, streaming services, or traditional radio broadcasts, the American Bosch 854T delivers sound and visual presence worthy of its extraordinary size.
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