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Up for sale is a beautiful antique 1920s RCA Radiola Model UZ-1325 gooseneck radio horn speaker. Standing an impressive 25 inches tall, this classic early American piece of wireless audio history features its original flared hard-rubber horn manufactured by the iconic Miller Rubber Co. of Akron, Ohio. This horn sits atop its original heavy, decorative cast metal driver base.
An outstanding historical display piece for an antique battery radio collection, premium rustic farmhouse decor, or an early electronics display.
DIMENSIONS:
- Total Height: 25 inches
- Bell Diameter: Approx. 12 inches
CONDITION DETAILS:
- Internal Speaker Cone: The internal paper driver cone is heavily cracked, brittle, and showing significant dry-rot/separation around the edges (clearly documented in close-up photos). Will require reconing or driver repair to function.
- ID Tag: Original curved brass nameplate is present and legible, explicitly stamped "Loud Speaker MODEL UZ-1325".
- Horn Structure: The hard rubber gooseneck horn remains in solid condition with no major cracks or breaks, showing beautiful age-appropriate texture.
- Base & Finish: The cast iron driver base displays an authentic, heavily weathered distressed patina with visible paint chipping, giving it a phenomenal primitive aesthetic.
- Base Bottom: The original yellow fabric protective backing underneath the base plate shows heavy degradation, fraying, and tearing, with a portion separating from the metal disk.
- Testing Status: This unit is UNTESTED, has a damaged internal cone, and is being sold strictly AS-IS for parts, repair, or a historic restoration project.
