Vintage General Electric Radiotron Radio Tube with Original Box, 1950s

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Description

This listing is for a vintage General Electric Radiotron brand radio tube (electron tube), complete with its original box. The item shown in the photo features a clear glass tube, with the typical silhouette of mid-20th century radio tubes, and a black base equipped with metal pins. On the base, the inscription "GENERAL ELECTRIC RADIOTRON" is clearly legible, attesting to its authenticity. The set is presented upright, with the box placed clearly visible next to it.

The original box, predominantly orange and dark blue, features retro graphics illustrated with astronomical motifs (planet, rays, stylized stars), typical of 1950s industrial design. The blue lettering reads: "GENERAL ELECTRIC RADIOTRON" and "CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED." The GE logo is also clearly visible on the front.

The electron tube has a complex internal structure, typical of old radio tubes, with its metallic elements and connectors visible through the glass. The overall appearance shows beautiful transparency of the glass, with no apparent discoloration. The black base contrasts with the upper part, and the red inscriptions on the base are partially visible ("LICENSED BY THERMIONICS").

The design of the box, with its contrasting colors and graphic style, clearly evokes the scientific and technical aesthetic of the post-war period, a time of innovation in the domestic electronics sector. This type of tube was used in vintage radios or some amplifiers.

Condition

The item is used and sold as is, untested. The tube appears to be in good visual condition on the presented side, with no apparent cracks or chips on the glass. The original box shows moderate wear, particularly on the visible lower corner, with a slight dent but retains most of its colors and legible inscriptions.

Did you know? General Electric Radiotron tubes were manufactured in Canada and the United States starting in the 1920s, and became a benchmark for reliability in radio and audio equipment until the advent of the transistor in the 1960s. The graphic design of the boxes, with scientific motifs, reflected the era's fascination with space conquest and high technology.

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