Zenith 15U269 Deco Console - 1938

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Comment by John Goller on July 13, 2011 at 8:49pm

Its done whenever Bruce gets here to pick it up. I won't spoil things by posting the picture of Bruce's radio. I have one of my own that I use as the Daily Player.Kent's radio looks very nice. It looks like a nice original finish.  I also agree with Kent about the different cabinets for this chassis. I had a 15U270 that I completed around the same time as this 15U269 and after looking at both radios for a few months decided would be happier keeping the 15U269 so sold the other one.

John k9uwa

 

Comment by Kent Martin on July 10, 2011 at 10:23pm

Bruce,

How is your Zenith 15U269 coming? Have you gotten it back yet? Send me some photos if you have. The small framed picture of my set on the wall in my picture is a picture and article I wrote about the set.

Kent

 

 

Comment by Kent Martin on July 1, 2011 at 10:35am

Great!. Glad you were able to find one. Zenith only made around 7,200 of their fifteen (15) tube models in 1938. The 15U269 really is one of the best Zenith sets I think as well. Please e-mail me some pictures of your restored set after you pick it up. Thanks, Kent  

Comment by Y2K Bruce on July 1, 2011 at 9:05am

I have decided also the 15U-269 will be my only Zenith in my collection. I have been selling off the others I have as Zeniths have a following and people want to spend money for one of them. The above photo is the as purchased "before" picture off ebay of mine, before it got a complete restoration by John and Jean Goller.

 

I will be picking it up in the next month or so and bringing it home.

Comment by Leonid Soloviev on July 1, 2011 at 3:22am

This Zenith was my dream some time ago. Tried to buy it a couple of times, but was outbid... Very, very unique design.