{"product_id":"vintage-1920s-silvertone-226-vacuum-tube-1930s-sears-radio-tube-4-pin-industrial-curio","title":"Vintage 1920s Silvertone 226 Vacuum Tube |–1930s Sears Radio Tube | 4-Pin Industrial Curio","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA wonderfully sculptural survivor from the early years of home radio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis vintage Silvertone Type 226 vacuum tube dates to the late 1920s to early 1930s and carries the SILVERTONE 226 designation directly on its black base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Type 226, also known as the UX-226, was introduced in 1927 and was used as an early radio-frequency and audio-frequency triode in radio receivers. Silvertone-branded versions were offered through Sears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co. by 1929.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe clear glass envelope beautifully exposes the architectural-looking internal metal structure, while the black base and four substantial pins give it that unmistakable early-electronics appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt approximately 4¼” high × 1¾” wide, it is a striking little piece of industrial history that works just as beautifully as a decorative object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDisplay it in a curiosity cabinet, collected vignette, shelf display, printer tray, shadow box or among old radios, cameras, scientific objects and other remnants of early technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAnd as your Halloween vignette photo shows, these old tubes also look fantastic worked into darker seasonal displays — almost like miniature laboratory apparatus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBrand: Silvertone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRetail Brand: Sears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTube Type: 226 \/ UX-226\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTube Style: Triode vacuum tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEra: Circa late 1920s–early 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eApproximate Date: Circa 1929–1932\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBase: UX 4-pin base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eApprox. Size: About 4¼” H × 1¾” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeight: Approx. 1.7 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterials: Glass, metal and molded base material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCountry: United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe UX-226 specification used a 1.5-volt filament and a four-pin UX base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eVintage condition with age-related surface wear, discoloration, dust and minor marks consistent with age and previous use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Silvertone 226 lettering remains visible on the base, although it has some age-related fading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe internal structure appears intact from visual inspection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis tube has not been electrically tested by us and is sold as an untested vintage collectible\/display piece. Electronic functionality is not guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silvertone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54572078432540,"sku":"091526003-015-1302-095","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/2236\/5468\/files\/73E5854E-56B9-432D-8D82-271614E149B0.jpg?v=1789503347","url":"https:\/\/www.callmeoldfashionedvintageshop.com\/products\/vintage-1920s-silvertone-226-vacuum-tube-1930s-sears-radio-tube-4-pin-industrial-curio","provider":"Call Me Old Fashioned Vintage Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}