1928 TRAV-LER EVERY MAN Very Early Portable 5 Tube Radio-Speaker-Antenna- NR

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This is Radioorphanage's first offering for 2023.
Please check all 20 auctions.
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1928 TRAV-LER EVERY MAN Early Portable 5 Tube Radio-
NR
Here for your consideration is a Wonderful 1928 TRAV-LER EVERY MAN -Early Portable 5 Tube Radio with internal Speaker and Antenna in the front of the case offered no reserve.
This is an All Original Attic Find I just picked up in October at the same time as the AK Model 10C Breadboard I am also auctioning this week.
This set was made by the Trav-Ler Mfg. Corp. Of Chicago, Illinois.
Ever since Man first heard Radio, there was a race to make it portable. This was one of the earliest entrees, and where the name Trav-ler came from!
Honestly, this EVERMAN is far rarer than the AK 10C Breadboard I'm also auctioning this week.
This is also one of the earliest radios to have a speaker in it. I know the speaker
works but
isn’t
really
loud.
This 13” x 9” x 10.5” very early portable receiver was complete when I found it-minus tubes.
The cover comes off and becomes the antenna.
There is room for the batteries in the back.
I’ve included 3 UX-199 display tubes with it. That is all I have right now.
All Knobs turn as they should.
Cabinet is a very good all original.
Lettering on knobs is good at close to 100 years old.
The leather handle has given up after 95 years. Reproductions of this "strap" handle are available
online
if you'd like.
Usually,
the battery area and below in these early portable sets have been destroyed by battery corrosion, but this one has none!
I never clean or test these pre 1930 battery sets and will leave that up to you.
It could use a good cleaning to really POP, but I’ll leave that up to you.
It's not that I'm lazy, but most people like them showing some age, and those who like them looking almost new usually enjoy cleaning them to the level they prefer.
This is truly an eye catching, vintage, and historic piece of 95-year-old early Radio and Audio History that will look impressive wherever you display it.
Every good Radio Collection needs at least one early portable radio!
Remember, this is no reserve, so the high bidder will be the new owner.
Bid Now, and Bid Strong.
Speaking of no reserve, check out the other 20 unique 2023 auctions this week by Radioorphanage.
Good Luck !
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1) 2022 is my 24th year selling on eBay. I have bought, sold, and collected 25+ to 100+ year old Vintage Electronics for almost 50 years. As I trim my collection, I try to sell a variety of interesting, hard to find Radios, Amplifiers, Record Players, Vinyl, Stereo Receivers, Speakers, Telephones, Transistor Radios, Tube Hi Fi and Audio, Television, Amateur Radio and Communication Devices, Vacuum Tubes, Telegraphs, Gaming Equipment, Early Computers and Calculators.
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