ZENITH MODEL 835 1934 - The Holy Grail of All Art-Deco Tombstone Radio Collectio for Sale

ZENITH MODEL 835 1934 - The Holy Grail of All Art-Deco Tombstone Radio Collectio For Sale

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ZENITH MODEL 835 1934 - The Holy Grail of All Art-Deco Tombstone Radio Collectio:
$3549.00

AMAZING MUSEUM QUALITY ZENITH MODEL 835!You will not find another in this beautifully restored condition.This radio plays loud and clear! The model 835 chrome-grille tombstone radio was Zenith\'s top-of-the-line table set for the 1935 model year. Introduced in the summer of 1934 with a list price of $89.95, it was one of three magnificent small-white-dial chrome-grille tombstone radios offered bythe company that year (the others being the 809 & 829).This radio, considered by many to be the holy grail of Zenithtombstones, makes a bold and powerful statement, both in termsof appearance and performance. Its large machine-age cabinet,embellished with chrome grille and elegantly contrasting veneers,houses an impressive 10-tube all-wave chassis that had preciousfew rivals amongst its peers. If one compares, for instance, theearly Philco 16B tombstone set introduced around the same time,on paper at least the 835 takes the prize*. The five-band 16B hasdual IF amplifier stages but lacks an RF stage, whereas the 835has all of the above. Both sets do have similar audio, based upontriode-connected type 42 push-pull stages driving a 10\" speaker.I believe that Zenith had reached their pinnacle of technical prowess with the models of their \'34/35 line (which included the threeStratospheres). For the remainder of the pre-war era, while producing competent electronics, they focused their energies on ergonomics and aesthetics rather than on chasing endless performance refinements. With few exceptions, never again would Zenith\'spre-war sets match the technological sophistication they demonstrated in 1934/35. Even their flagship Stratosphere 1000Z, whichcontinued to be offered through 1937, never progressed beyondwhat it was when first introduced in late 1934.This sale may be open to International buyers but ONLY WITH PERMISSION - please contact me 1st prior to offerding for estimate of shipping charges and Insurance charges. Do not Check out until you receive a Final Amount including Shipping and Insurance. Flat Rate Shipping charges plus Insurance Apply to CONUS. This radio will be professionally double-boxed and insured. It is quite heavy and all care will be taken to ensure radio arrives safely. Happy offerding!

On Apr-13-14 at 11:25:29 PDT, seller added the following information:

The Zenith Model 835 requires an antenna for proper operation. A long wire antenna will be provided.

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ZENITH MODEL 835 1934 - The Holy Grail of All Art-Deco Tombstone Radio Collectio For Sale

ZENITH MODEL 835 1934 - The Holy Grail of All Art-Deco Tombstone Radio Collectio: $3549.00

ZENITH MODEL 835 1934 - The Holy Grail of All Art-Deco Tombstone Radio Collectio:
$3549.00