[batterymaker]

More good news. I went ahead and installed a round of tubes (it had been picked clean before I purchased it), hitched it onto a battery and it plays--weakly, but it does pass a signal. So, despite a couple of kludged repairs and electrical damage, the radio has promise.

Once that's tackled, I aim to have the leather re-done. Oughta be a stunner when it's all done.