Rare Vintage G & F Searchlight Radio - WORKING

Nice condition.  Tested and AM operates as we were able to pick up AM radio stations. See photos for actual condition.  Feel free to ask questions.

Approximate dimensions:

18 3/4" high

13 1/4" Diameter (face)

6 5/8" deep

Base: 5 5/8" x 7"

Technical Specifications:

G & F Novelty Searchlight radio, distributed by: G & F

Sales Company, 2309 S. Archer Ave, Chicago.,

subsidiary to Gardner & Co, a manufacturer of

punchboards and pushcards & later a national toy

company.

• Design Patent for cabinet: #109,040 (Irwin Feitler, G & F partner), March 29, 1938.

• Model Year: 1937/38.

• Chassis (& cabinet?) Manufacturer: Pacific Radio Corp,  844 W. Adams St, Chicago.

• Chassis type: Tuned radio frequency (TRF) (schematic: same as Pacific Radio Corp. Model 20, Rider 10-2).

• Tubes, 5: 6D6, 6C6, 25L6 (AF), 25Z5 (rectifier), L49Cballast.

(ballast tube)

Local pick-up available in 20120 zipcode, or we can deliver at the Kutztown Swapmeet in May.