I found this Zenith today
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Found this one today. Pretty nice condition. I believe its a 6-S-27
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I find dead mice, dust bunnies, and empty cans. 
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Not even a dust bunny was found.
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" . . . dust bunnies, . . ." 
" . . . dead mice, . . . " 
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Nice Zenith tombstone! I like the '36 dials and the grille style.
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It is HUGE. And my wife likes the "nick knack" ledge.
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This is where the cat is supposed to sit.
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"""This is where the cat is supposed to sit."""
First there should be a live mouse ...  And then a cat. Also alive.
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I can only dream of such a device in such a wonderful state ... Congratulations on your wonderful find! 
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Me too. They rarely pop up around here, let alone in this condition.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
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A small white cat.
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+1 on a small white cat.
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Why a cat? I don't have any cat figurines.
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