{"product_id":"lampe-radio-general-electric-radiotron-vintage-canada-avec-boite-d-origine","title":"Vintage General Electric Radiotron Radio Tube Canada with Original Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a vintage General Electric Radiotron radio tube, complete with its original box. The item photographed is a genuine electronic tube designed for radio equipment, identifiable by its clear glass bulb, black four-pin metal base, and technical inscriptions visible on the tube's surface. The box features a two-tone blue and orange design with the GE logo and \"GENERAL ELECTRIC RADIOTRON\" in capital letters, as well as \"CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED\" at the bottom of the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube displays a typical appearance of radio tubes from the 1940s-1950s, with a shiny finish and a \"MADE IN CANADA\" marking visible on the glass. The black base bears the inscription \"GENERAL ELECTRIC RADIOTRON BY THERMIONICS LTD.\" in red letters, a detail that confirms its licensed manufacturing for the Canadian market. The box design, adorned with motifs evoking the space age (stars, stylized planets), is characteristic of mid-20th century North American industrial graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube has an elongated, bulbous shape, typical of power or detector tubes used in old radio sets. The metal pins are clearly visible and show no apparent signs of oxidation in the photo. The glass is transparent, revealing the internal structure of the tube, with metal components and silkscreened technical markings. The original cardboard box shows some signs of use (small marks, creases) but retains its vibrant colors and all its legible inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible face of the tube also shows the reference \"6J7S\" engraved on the glass, which corresponds to a type of electronic tube commonly used in vintage radio equipment. No additional accessories are visible in the image. The tube is displayed upright next to its box, on a wooden surface, in warm light highlighting its brilliance and the contrasting colors of the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Used item sold as is, untested. Presence of signs of use on the box (slight creases, superficial marks). The tube shows no visible cracks or chips on the photographed side. No guarantee of functionality, sold as a spare part or vintage decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The name \"Radiotron\" refers to a range of electronic tubes originally developed by RCA and produced under license by several manufacturers, including General Electric in Canada. These tubes were essential to the operation of vacuum tube radios until the advent of the transistor in the 1950s. The 6J7S model, visible here, was often used as an amplifier or oscillator in radio sets and professional audio equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e: Careful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in technical and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: vintage radio tube, GE electronic tube, vintage Radiotron, General Electric Canada, radio valve, vacuum tube, 6J7S tube, radio tube, electronic valve, radio vacuum tube, original box, vintage radio bulb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54311615562055,"sku":"7fec9c42-4996-4f0b-a0f4-b40be6fe40c2","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_96bf36e2-bfbf-4725-9f60-5258c57ddf08.jpg?v=1783528492","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lampe-radio-general-electric-radiotron-vintage-canada-avec-boite-d-origine","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}