[Waverley ARS] Got any old 4 pin Western Electric 274A rectifier valves - now worth over $1000

[Eddie Hanham]

Can't believe the prices for 274A Rectifiers circa 1927:

Here it is, the Rosetta Stone of rectifier vacuum tubes. 
This Western Electric full-wave balloon engraved base rectifier is 
NOS and works perfectly. 
This 274-A tube was found in the original box with the original spec 
sheet and excelsior packing. 
The previous owner kept it as a spare for his mobile sound car that 
was equipped with a Western Electric amp back in the forties. 
The date code etched on the tube is 167 386 
Tested on my TV-7A/U where 40 is minimum. 
Tested 54 and 54 which is strong and each side matches each other. 
A new old stock 274A can test between 52-58 on my tester. 
No shorts or gas. 
The pins have no marks indicating it was most likely never used. 
No internal rattling or pieces. Base tight to glass. Strong getter. 


see Ebay Item Nos:

310006282828  $A1018

310007374784   $A1929

Eddie
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