1940s Philco brand antique radio, housed in a wood cabinet with a dark cherry stain. Details include carved legs, molding around the top, carved emblem in the side (fleur-de-lis) and original tapestry. The pocket doors slide open and closed to reveal the speaker and dials. The back is open so you can see all the inner workings of it. I don’t have a good photo of the back but I can get one. I listed it in fair condition because it probably has a few nicks and scratches, and because I haven’t been able to turn it on to know if it still works.
Inherited this item. My father was fond of it, owned it for a couple decades. It worked for him, but he was an electrical engineer. It has a strange plug I don’t recognize, so I haven’t been able to make it work, but I don’t know anything about antique radios. I would appreciate any information on this item. I am probably interested in selling it after I find out what it’s worth.
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Hard to tell. Philco used the same cabinet for multiple models.
Could be a model 40,76,87 or 95.
PhilcoRadio.com has info and gallery.
Circa 1930. Value is mostly in the eye of the buyer on these. My price list states $130-170. depends on geography as well. Don’t plug in the set. This can damage it internally or worse. Some of the old components need to be replaced before it can safely be played. If you’re in NY state, send me a message as i maybe interested.
Regards,
Tim
