1953 RCA Victor Model RC1128 RVU 274-322 Black Bakelite Tube Radio for Repair

Description

RCA Victor
Vintage 1953
AM Tube Radio
Model RC1128 RVU 274-322
We are offering a rare and hard-to-find vintage 1953
RCA Victor Model
RC1128 RVU 274-322 Black Bakelite Tube Radio for Parts or Repair.  Not Working, As Is.
Tested and turned on, and all knobs work and smoothly rotate. However, w
hen turned on, one can hear static but no talking.  Possibly only needs a better AM antenna?
There are a few signs of wear, such as a few scuffs/marks around body (see photos). We cleaned it up the best we could, but this radio could use further cleaning/dusting.  The power cord is undamaged and there are no tears.
Measures approximately 9" long x 5 5/8" wide x 5 1/2" tall.
We are told the March 22, 1954 issue of LIFE Magazine has a photo advertisement for this radio and that RVU is the manufacturing plant, 274 is the EIA (Electronic Industries Association) code for RCA and the 322 is the date of manufacture - 22nd week of 1953.  Also, in 1954, the Chassis RC1128 also appeared in the 3-X-532 series in various colors...  3-X-533, 3-X-534, 3-X-535 and 3-X-536.
Please review all photos carefully as they are an important part of this description.  We are happy to answer any questions.
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