No. 106510153

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Paillard - 1939 Paillard Mod. 445 valve radio 真空管ラジオ
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Paillard - 1939 Paillard Mod. 445 valve radio 真空管ラジオ

Rare 1939 Paillard Mod. 445 Tube Radio – Fully Restored & Bluetooth/Line-In Ready – Sealed Original Manual Description: A rare piece of Swiss audio history: a 1939 Paillard Mod. 445 valve radio, meticulously restored both aesthetically and technically to blend 1930s craftsmanship with modern audio convenience. Restoration & Technical Details: - Audio Modification (Line-In): Custom audio input (3.5mm Jack) retrofitted to the original circuit. Allows direct connection to smartphones, DACs, or Bluetooth receivers, playing modern audio through the original 1939 valve amplifier and speakers with a warm, authentic tone. - Electronics: Original interior carefully inspected and restored. Damaged/worn electrical components repaired or replaced while preserving historical integrity. - Cabinet Restoration: Wooden casing completely hand-sanded (progressive grit: 120, 150, 180, 220, and 320) and finished with 4 coats of Premium Tung Oil, yielding a subtle satin sheen and highlighting the natural wood grain. - Documentation: Includes the original 1939 instruction manual, vacuum-sealed for museum-grade preservation. - Accessories: All necessary connection cables included. Dimensions: Width: 58 cm Height: 35.5 cm Depth: 24 cm

No. 106510153

No longer available
Paillard - 1939 Paillard Mod. 445 valve radio 真空管ラジオ

Paillard - 1939 Paillard Mod. 445 valve radio 真空管ラジオ

Rare 1939 Paillard Mod. 445 Tube Radio – Fully Restored & Bluetooth/Line-In Ready – Sealed Original Manual

Description:
A rare piece of Swiss audio history: a 1939 Paillard Mod. 445 valve radio, meticulously restored both aesthetically and technically to blend 1930s craftsmanship with modern audio convenience.

Restoration & Technical Details:
- Audio Modification (Line-In): Custom audio input (3.5mm Jack) retrofitted to the original circuit. Allows direct connection to smartphones, DACs, or Bluetooth receivers, playing modern audio through the original 1939 valve amplifier and speakers with a warm, authentic tone.
- Electronics: Original interior carefully inspected and restored. Damaged/worn electrical components repaired or replaced while preserving historical integrity.
- Cabinet Restoration: Wooden casing completely hand-sanded (progressive grit: 120, 150, 180, 220, and 320) and finished with 4 coats of Premium Tung Oil, yielding a subtle satin sheen and highlighting the natural wood grain.
- Documentation: Includes the original 1939 instruction manual, vacuum-sealed for museum-grade preservation.
- Accessories: All necessary connection cables included.

Dimensions:
Width: 58 cm
Height: 35.5 cm
Depth: 24 cm

Bidding closed
Ariel Cabello
Expert
Estimate € 500 - € 550

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