Silvertone Triple Screen Grid Console Order= 57EM1160C or 1161C

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

  • Year
  • 1931
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 56190
    • Brand: Silvertone

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration; Screengrid 1926-1935
  • Tuned circuits
  • 3 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 10 inch = 25.4 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone Triple Screen Grid Console Order= 57EM1160C or 1161C - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 18 x 29 x 12 inch / 457 x 737 x 305 mm
  • Notes
  • The Sears Silvertone Triple Screen Grid All-Electric Console has Push-pull output and full size dynamic speaker and is a "very small low-boy which can easily be carried." Such models later are called arm chair models. It has tone control. "The cabinet is the design of a famous New York artist. It is made of selected five-ply walnut, top of beautiful figured walnut grain. Rich lustrous finish throughout. Removable back designed to be in keeping with cabinet front."
    Order number 57EM1160C 1/4 without tubes or accessories for $ 48.50 or 57EM1161C 1/4 with all tubes, batteries, batterie tester and aerial for $ 59.95 or for easy payment: $ 5 "down" cash and $ 5 per month until paid $ 66 as 57EM1161T 1/4 (57EM1160T without tubes). See details and summaries about Sears catalogs etc.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 48.50 $ +
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb

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