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Specifications
The Silvertone 4663 is a
true collector’s piece—a
radio that combines history, performance, and timeless design.
Whether displayed or played, it remains a standout example of 1930s
craftsmanship. This radio
stands 16 inches high is 12 inches wide and 9 inches deep. It
weighs pounds.20 pounds.
Tags and Labels
All tags, decals and
labels have been faithfully reproduced including the cabinet-makers foil
label on the back of the radio which was reproduced using printable gold
foil material from Silhouette America Inc.
AM Broadcast Stations
One of the problems for collectors of
vintage radios is that there are very few AM
Stations left in North America. As a result
many valuable radios sit idle. There radios
are designed to be operated on a daily
basis. To enable daily use Old Fidelity adds
a module, hidden on the back of the radio,
that allows the radio to play FM Stations as
well as music on a smart phone via
Bluetooth. The module is accessed via a
switch on the back of the radio. Once the
radio is in the module mode, you can choose
from FM or Bluetooth using the module
switch.
When using the module the radio's on-off
switch, volume and tone controls are fully
active. The signal strength can also be
adjusted by controls on the module. The
great value of this set up is that you can
use this radio on a daily basis to
seamlessly play your local FM Station. When
you turn the radio off, using only the
radio's on-off control, while playing an FM
Station, it will continue playing that FM
Station when you turn the radio back on. You
only need to touch the module if you want to
change FM Stations. This is done by the
module control labeled "FREQ".
This versatility enables the everyday use of
this radio whether or not an AM Station is
available in your area.
Silvertone History
The Silvertone 4663 is a
classic example of a late–Depression-era
tabletop radio, sold through the vast catalog
network of Sears, Roebuck & Co.. Although
branded “Silvertone,” the set was manufactured
for Sears by Stewart-Warner, one of the leading
radio producers of the 1930s.
Introduced in 1937 at
a price of $22.95, the 4663 offered strong
performance at an affordable cost—equivalent to
roughly $450–$500 today. It features a 6-tube superheterodyne circuit, capable of receiving
both standard AM broadcasts and international
shortwave signals, reflecting a time when radio
connected listeners to the wider world.
Housed in a finely
crafted wooden “tombstone” cabinet, the set
showcases the elegant styling of the late 1930s.
Its illuminated “magic eye” tuning indicator
provided a visual aid for precise station
tuning, adding both function and visual appeal.
Radios like the 4663
brought news, music, and global voices into
everyday homes—serving as both technological
innovation and cultural lifeline in a rapidly
changing world.
Owner's Manual
This Radio comes with a Historical and
Technical Manual where you can read about the
history of this 1937 Silvertone radio. This radio was sold by Sears
Roebuck and manufactured by Dominion Electrohome
in Kitchener Ontario. This manual
also holds important technical information needed
to maintain this valuable antique.
Large Scale
Schematic
This Radio comes equipped with a large scale
technical schematic that knowledgeable
technicians with a solid understanding of vacuum
tube theory can use to maintain this valuable
antique radio.
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