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Up for sale is a classic piece of mid-century Americana—the iconic Zenith Royal 500 Deluxe AM transistor radio, affectionately nicknamed the \"Owl Eye\" by collectors due to its distinct twin-dial design.This unit has been cleaned up and lightly serviced to get it back into functional display condition. It is a fantastic addition to any vintage electronics collection or mid-century modern shelf display.Condition & Functionality Details:
* Exterior Cabinet: Cleaned thoroughly. The housing is solid with no cracks or chips. Authentic, age-appropriate wear is present.
* Metal Flip-Stand: Hand-cleaned to remove loose rust and corrosion. It swivels smoothly.
* Battery Compartment: Contacts have been physically scraped and cleaned of old corrosion. Please note that all 4 battery slots are configured with the positive terminals facing up.
* Audio Performance: Tested and working. The radio powers on, dials tune correctly, and it successfully picks up local AM stations across the band. Please note that the maximum volume output is on the quieter side and does not get extremely loud.Sold strictly as-is with all vintage character and audio traits accurately described.
