*KILLER* Atwater Kent Tombstone 165 Wood Radio-AWESOME! Start Price USD 895.00 Current Price USD 895.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 28, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Location Toledo, Ohio See more about '*KILLER* Atwater Kent Tombstone 165 Wood Radio-AWESOME!' Description *Please read full description before placing a bid*                                        If you have been looking for a super clean, all original  wood mantle or table radio by Atwater Kent, consider this stunning  model 2D60W.  You are looking at a classic of a bygone era.  Long known for the fine engineering and cabinet making, Atwater Kent radios were the best of the best.  I am offering an original, untouched Atwater Kent  made circa 1933.  Arthur Atwater Kent  (1873-1949) founded his company in 1895 making electric motors, fans and automobile electric and ignition parts.  Featuring a very delicate fretwork on the grille, a nickel-plated chassis and a large eight-inch speaker, the 165 provided the user excellent sound with a beautiful gothic-styled cabinet.  Police calls could be received by switching the combination Tone-Police control to Police.  The radio is in good shape for the age , and retains the factory finish, speaker cloth, and knobs.   In 1921 he began producing radio components and then, in 1923, complete radios.   A victim of the great Depression, he closed his factory in 1936 and went on to found the Atwater Kent Museum in Philadelphia after retiring.   By 1925 his company was the worlds leader.   I will be listing a vintage Atwater Kent Lamp with Shade soon separately,  and I have listed an Atwater Kent #12 Breadboard with advertising sign, and another model #20, so be sure to bookmark my auctions.   I am including many pictures of all of these items, if you require more specific images, please do not hesitate to email me.  PLEASE SEE FULL CONDITION REPORT BELOW AND EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ON THIS ITEM.   If you are looking for a handsome addition to your collection, please consider this beauty  or one of several other choice condition radios I have listed.  Please email me with any questions.   Be sure to view my other auctions as most are offered with no reserve. PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE ART DECO BAKELITE, MIRRORED,  AND CATALIN MID CENTURY VINTAGE VACUUM TUBE RADIOS AND CLOCKS, FACTORY ORIGINAL PARTS AND QUALITY REPRODUCTION PARTS FOR MANY OLD RADIOS. I HAVE BEEN SELLING ON EBAY FOR TEN YEARS HAVING BEEN INVOLVED IN OVER 5000 TRANSACTIONS. I GUARANTEE EVERYTHING I SELL AND ALWAYS HAVE TO BE AS DESCRIBED OR YOUR MONEY BACK! BID WITH CONFIDENCE, BECAUSE YOUR SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED! COMMENT- Please read the entire description and view the pictures. This will help you fully understand the item you are bidding on.   MAKE - Atwater Kent "Tone - Police"   MODEL - 165   YEAR - 1933   CASE MATERIAL - Wood   SIZE- 12” W x 14 1/2” H x 8” D   CONDITION- This radio is in excellent original untouched condition. The wood finish is clean, appears never to have been refinished.   The radio retains its factory original cloth covered cord, knobs and grille.  Email me with any questions and I will be happy to answer them.     CHASSIS/PLAYING CONDITION-  Electronically tested, working.   BID WITH CONFIDENCE AS ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AS DESCRIBED. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed and has been for the past ten years of selling on eBay. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, you may return it within five days for a full refund of your purchase price. The five-day period will be determined by the USPS Delivery Confirmation date. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. You must contact us by e-mail within the five-day period. See our eBay About Me page!! PLEASE READ Please make sure you know exactly what you are bidding on before you place your bid! I always honestly describe the cosmetic and mechanical condition of these radios. If you have any further questions after reading the description and viewing the pictures please email me prior to bidding. Be sure to check out my other auctions for more great art deco radios and other collectibles! BID RESTRICTIONS If any bid retractions or cancellations occur (bid retractions and cancellations can artificially manipulate the selling price) we reserve the right to void the sale. If you have zero feedback or excessive negatives, please contact us prior to bidding so that we may verify you as an honest bidder, otherwise we reserve the right to cancel your bid. SHIPPING INFORMATION I normally ship by the U.S. Postal Service and I use Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Insurance. BUYER PAYS ALL SHIPPING CHARGESPriority Mail shipping is contingent upon weight of the package, but it usually runs $20-$30 total for a single radio.We will normally ship your item within 48 hours of your payment clearing! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION We will determine the international shipping costs after the sale and the country is determined. PAYMENT INFORMATION All payments must be in US dollars. I accept PayPal, check, money order, and credit cards. Any and all refunds will be in US dollars for the purchase price only, so when bidding internationally please take this into account. Sorry, but I do not accept escrow. Place a Bid!