Recently, I started collecting and restoring old Columbus brand valve radios. Columbus was a New Zealand company that made many models. Here are pictures of the few I currently have.
The model 12 and 14R where in a bad state when I first got them. The both needed new EM speakers, grill cloth, and a few valves. Also, I've had to strip both cabinets and re-shellac them. The end result isn't too bad.
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Columbus Model 12 |
Columbus Model 14R (see the end of the page for restoration photos) |
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Columbus Model 84 |
Columbus Model 14A |
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Inside Columbus Model 84
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Columbus Model 5B |
Columbus 14R - Renovation
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This is the chassis partially prepared for it's new shellac....
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The restored chassis.... |
and again from the top.... |
