David johnson, antique radio restoration guide radnor, pa. It also includes the original electronics and tubes. Ive dealt personally with ron on various antique radio forums and hes. Ron ramirez, proprietor and author of the definitive philco book. Collectors who enjoy antique radios and specialty libraries catering to specialty collectors will have to have the updated 7th edition to collectors guide to antique radios by john slusser. A 1946 73 year old wood case portable radio made by philco model 409. Disclaimer we make no warranty of any kind with regard to the content of these vintage manuals, publications or files. New listing vintage pioneer sx434 stereo receiver integrated amplifier. Sep 23, 2012 hello nick, thank you ver much for getting back to me.
Philco glass battery jar you are bidding on an antique philco battery jar. Get the best deals on philco vintage televisions when you shop the largest. Philco is on both front anf back of the jar and the words water level are on all four sides. Vintage philco 6x4 rectifier tube 1950 blackplate tested perfect. Finally, a superb reference book on philco, the leading radio manufacturer during. You can buy these books from several online sources, including antique. I just picked up a philco 3862 and cant find the right schematic for it. The philadelphia storage battery company was organized from the helios manufacturing company in july 1906, with frank s. In fact, the collector is often befuddled by the vast array of philco pieces that could fill his collection. Models 49 1 606, ltq 1609, lie 1 611 circuit description.
This is the only book written specifically about philco radios. Hello nick, thank you ver much for getting back to me. Andy andrews, new york times bestselling author of the travelers gift and the noticer reading a book by ken mansfield is always an adventure. The society shall not be held liable for their accuracy, nor shall they be held responsible for any damages caused to others by the expression of these opinions. You see here that this 1938 philco radio is no exception. Philco is on both front anf back of the jar and the words water level are on. This is an excellent book with the history of philco and its beginnings as well as a plethora of information about how the company developed into a radio tv manufacturer from its. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. But, again, if this shield is missing there will be no other identification on the radio. Books, philco rms year books and other manufacturers publications are. The philadelphia storage battery company was organized from the helios manufacturing.
Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for vintage radios. Unfollow philco antique radios to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Antique radio forums view topic philco 3862 schematic. The views expressed herein regarding the former philco corporation are the opinions of the philco radio historical society. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage philco radios. Philco 32b restoration a rare 1934 philco 32 volt dc farm radio. See more ideas about antique radio, retro radios and old time radio. Zenith model h500 transoceanic radio 1951 antique radio. You would probably only be able to get a definitive answer from an antique dealer who handles a lot of similar items, since even a photo isnt very helpful in determining the kind of shape its in. Philco s success was well earned and is documented in a fine book by ron ramirez with michael prosise philco radio 19281942. South florida collector shows off his vintage radios for radiofest duration.
We get most of our units wearing some history as we like to call it. I stock over 500,000 radio schematics from many sources for antique and vintage u. Zenith model h500 transoceanic radio 1951 the model h500 zenith transoceanic was introduced in 1951, establishing a basic dial design that would last 11 years, until zenith quit making tubepowered transoceanics in 1962. We own a philco radio, 1929, model 95 high boy, everything. To restore the radio up to our standards a lot of work has to be done to this cabinet before it is ready to go. In other markets, it is the philco international brand owned by electrolux.
Philco model 95 highboy and highboy deluxe radios 1929. In philco, he brings his experience and imagination to bear for you. A builtin, highimpedance loop aerial for the broadcast band and a linecord. We dont know much about it, but decided to plug it in. After 10 years on kraft music hall, bing crosby developed his own pet project using the newest recording advances of the day. Works well as all tubes, capacitors and resistors have been checked and replaced where faulty or weak. Oct 28, 2009 condition is everything with vintage radios. Another excellent howto book for the novice repairman including sources of parts and information. There is the 71b featured in this post, the 71l which was a lowboy. When selling wholesale, or selling your entire collection at one time, expect to be offered anywhere from 30% to 50% of the total retail value depending on the quality and condition of your items. This h500 includes the original operators manual, a slim book clipped inside the back cover.
The philco repair bench chuck schwarks website antique philco radio resources and more. Antique radio forums view topic philco jr model 81. This is an excellent book with the history of philco and its beginnings as well as a plethora of information about how the company developed into a radio tv manufacturer from its beginnings as a battery manufacturer. Sources for radio repair parts antique radio grille. Find the user manual and the help you need for the products you own at manualsonline. This is a philco radio bar that is from 19321933 and has most of the original glassware. From 1933 through 1934 and on some models through 1936, philco continued to use a gold label which is smaller. The radio is a seventube superheterodyne, with two selenium rectifiers incorporated in the power supply. Please check out the items for sale at my etsy shop. Philco model 4 radio w record player home record cutter unit beam of light phonograph no reserve this auction is for an antique philco radio.
Case is classic midcentury jetsons futuristic style and is without cracks or chips. Philco was one of the largest if not the largest manufacturers of radio in the early days. Radio designers added a compensating or trimmer condenser to the resonant circuit, allowing each tuning condenser to be finetuned or aligned with the other. You can edit the text in this area, and change where the contact form on the right submits to, by entering edit mode using the modes on the bottom right. Antique fern planter stand 4 barley twist legs 1903. Learn woodworkingeasy woodworking projectswood projectswoodworking books building a.
Philco founded as helios electric company, renamed philadelphia storage battery company was a pioneer in battery, radio, and television production. This superb reference book profiles philco, the leading radio manufacturer during. This particular model had many variations including seven cabinet styles. It is aqua colored glass and measures 10 14 x 7 12 x 6. As the followup edition to rons earlier book on philco, this continues to be the definitive reference for antique radio collectors and mass media historians. With all this literature the schematics of most phico radios are at hand. The estimated values shown on each web page are outofdate in many cases.
Star city antique radios the home shop books and publications. The hallicrafter collector chuck dachis outstanding hallicrafter resource. This is an excellent book with the history of philco and its beginnings as well as a plethora of information about how the company developed into a radio tv manufacturer from its beginnings. Cant get any stations to come in it is 40 tall by 29 long by 17 wide. I was told that it is a relatively rare set, being a philco and a 32 volt farm radio. Philco paper capacitors and philco mica capacitors and what to do with them. I am using my simpson 260 for these old radios as i know my fluke doesnt load things down. Visit his site for info on philco history as well other philco information. Also there is a recently published book philco radio, 19281942 by ron ramirez and michael prosise, isbn 0887405479, though the book only seems to cover the. Philcos model 95 9tube screengrid plus chassis was introduced in october of 1929, a little over a year after the companys debut as a radio manufacturer see announcement at the foot of this column. A thin pictorial collector guide, 80 pages in length. New listing philco 49501 mid century boomerang tube radio seehear video worksdial light.
See more ideas about phonograph, record player and radio record player. Demand and condition will always play a role in the resale of these antique radios. Your 1929 philco model 95 highboy radio would value betweennnn nnnnnnndollars based on condition as well as the regional demand for the radio. At night we listened to sam spade the thin man and the shadow. One of our featured radios this month is the 1933 philco tabletop cathedral radio model 71b. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Philco offered many models each year, always responding to the market trends that the company carefully followed. Jul 25, 2016 to the left is the original philco cabinet. A useful site for philco related information is at. Good buddies records, steel city dance discs, inhale exhale, sticky. First most philco models, not showing a year of origin, were dated.
Detailed specs including operating voltages and base diagrams for just about all crts made including scope tubes from the early 1930s to published date. It shows several sets found in my collection, including a philco 42350, motorola 5a5, and zenith 7g605. Philco radio 19281942 philco year books 1940, 1941, 1942, 19461947 purchased at ebay. Philco model 491606 is a consolemodel radiophonograph, which provides reception on the standardbroadcast and fm bands. Rick was a frequent contributer to this site, and his own website contains a wealth of philco specific restoration information. I have riders but the index points me to one that doesnt look right.
Acquired from the sale of the contents of a long closed tv shop. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. They were superseded in the 1950s by allglass miniature tubes with very thin pins. See more ideas about antique radio, retro radios and antiques. In north america, it is the philco brand owned by philips.
This radio has been rework and repainted looks good plays. The fact that your radio is not listed on the internet or in a book doesnt. Philco short for philadelphia storage battery company was the name synonymous with affordable radios for nearly three decades. Upon our move, we have been able to move my husbands grandmothers philco 41608 from a garage to the main entry of our new home.
The cabinet is in fair shape when acquired, with faded and worn finish. My name is ken and i refurbish antique radios and give them a second life. This radio was purchased on ebay as not working, and obviously missing all tubes and tube shields. I believe that, relatively speaking, the consolestyle sets are a bit more valuable on average simply because there are fewer around in good condition. Vintage philco 7n7 loctal tube chrome dome tall boy tested 081 one bad section. Philcos success was well earned and is documented in a fine book by ron ramirez with michael prosise philco radio 19281942. The radio had that timeless static sound that you hear in the old movies, but then we heard voices. Obviously any damage is going to devalue the radio. Although its electronically restored and does work, it is not compatible with the modern digital signal unless used with an ntsc to digital converter. Canadian and european schematic diagrams and capacitors for antique tube radios. They will soon be offering popular radio values in a variety of vintage colors. It is not for the beginner or those with a slim wallet a fullyupdated set. Philco radios rca radios stromberg radios zenith radios related. Antique and vintage philco radios collectors weekly.
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