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Item Specifics
Type: Vacuum Tubes / Electron Tubes / Thermionic Valves
Quantity: Lot of 17 Tubes
Brands Featured: RCA Radiotron, Sylvania, Tung-Sol, National Union, Wards Airline, Cunningham, Raytheon, Majestic
Notable Tube Types Visible: 6J5, 80, 6V6GT, 6SK7GT, 2A5 (plus various vintage glass/metal tube types)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Era / Period: Mid-20th Century (Vintage 1930s–1950s Tube Era)
Condition: Used / Untested (Vintage estate find, sold as-is for restoration, parts, or collection)
Description
Item Overview & History
Up for sale is a diverse estate lot of 17 vintage vacuum tubes spanning the classic mid-century electronics era (approx. 1930s to 1950s). This collection features iconic American manufacturers that powered vintage radios, amplifiers, and test equipment during the golden age of vacuum tube technology.
Brands & Identification in This Lot:
RCA Radiotron: Industry-standard metal and glass tubes (including recognizable types like 6J5 and GT series).
Sylvania: Classic black-base and metal-shielded vacuum tubes made in the USA.
Tung-Sol: Highly collectible vintage metal/mesh style shielding tubes.
National Union & Wards Airline: Period replacement tubes sourced from classic radio and equipment servicing.
Cunningham & Majestic: Vintage globe/bottle-style antique rectifier and amplifier tubes.
Raytheon: Reliable vintage American-made commercial tubes.
Condition
These tubes are untested estate finds sold in vintage condition. Glass envelopes, pins, and base markings are intact as shown in the photos, though normal signs of age, dust, or fading on printed text may be present. Ideal for vintage audio restorers, radio hobbyists, tube amp builders, and collectors.
