Vintage 1950's Loewe Opta Bella Fonovox Lexus Type 05711W West Germany Works!

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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tube Radio in excellent condition. 1950's Loewe Opta Bella Lexus Fonovox with "Magic Eye". 6 Tubes. Manufactured in West Germany in the 1950's. Model # 5711. Please see further description below. Very nice shiny example, that works.Features:o AM-FM-Shortwave radioo 3 loudspeakers forming a Hi-Fi-Optimum systemo 6 tubes plus a rectifiero 'Magic Eye' tuning indicatoro 10 circuits in FM and 7 circuits in AM-porto 3 wave bands: FM 88-108 Mc, BC 515-1630 Kc, SW 16-50 mo Duplex tuning mechanism for automatic compensated volume controlo Continuous tone controlo Built in FM-dipole and Am-Ferrite antennao Plug-in sockets for phono pick-up or other devices and/or supplementary speaker• Measures approx. 15" wide x 10 1/4" tall x 8 1/2" deepExcellent condition, fully functioning, all original example of classic 50's styling interpreted by a renowned European manufacturer. This particular radio operates on U.S. 120v outlets, no adapter required. Both dials work (volume/tone/tuning). Turns on by pressing any of the front keys and off by pressing the 'AUS' key. Has original cord. Cherry wood veneer cabinet is in good condition with some very light surface crazing (normal for its age) but still has beautiful gloss to the veneer, front fabric is clean, back cover is excellent with no fading to the printing. Gorgeous front read more