Bidspirit auction | General Electric Model 409 Vacuum

General Electric Model 409 Vacuum Tube AM/FM Radio - General Electric Model 409 vacuum tube AM/FM radio. This mid-century tabletop receiver features a dark brown Bakelite or plastic housing with a horizontal louvered front grille. The unit is designed with a prominent semi-circular AM/FM tuning dial and a central tuning knob featuring an atomic-style motif, flanked by smaller volume and frequency selector wheels. The front panel is marked GENERAL ELECTRIC in gold-tone lettering. The reverse retains its original cardboard backplate with a technical label identifying it as a frequency modulation receiver manufactured in Syracuse, New York. The label includes a diagram for its 7-tube configuration. A secondary handwritten sticker on the backplate states 7 TUBES PLAYS GOOD 1952 SAMS. The radio is fitted with its original non-polarized two-prong power cord. Height: 7.5 inches Powers on! The radio displays minor surface wear, light scratches, and dust accumulation consistent with age and use. The original cardboard backplate is present with some tearing and paper loss to the technical label. The power cord appears intact but shows signs of age. The unit is noted as functional by a previous owner, though internal components have not been professionally tested by the auction house.