03-01-2024, 02:16 AM
Thanks for all the comments so far.
The radio was sold by a well known music shop, that sold musical instruments, radios and gramophones, having been established in 1902.
The escutcheon does look very similar ( but not identical) to the 14X and 18X. The fluted leg design is very similar to the model 44H shown by Rod.
The missing Philco decal could be due to a restoration at some time in the past I suppose. The knobs appear to be original too.
It may also have been an Export model only ( possibly the E stands for Export?). I am aware that many manufacturers did this - I have a Zenith that was only sold as an export model. RCA also produced export models that never appeared in the UK or USA home markets.
I have requested additional photos of the internals and chassis and will send any further info that I get.
Thanks for the help so far. It is certainly a lovely piece of "radio furniture" and still works, which is a bonus.
The radio was sold by a well known music shop, that sold musical instruments, radios and gramophones, having been established in 1902.
The escutcheon does look very similar ( but not identical) to the 14X and 18X. The fluted leg design is very similar to the model 44H shown by Rod.
The missing Philco decal could be due to a restoration at some time in the past I suppose. The knobs appear to be original too.
It may also have been an Export model only ( possibly the E stands for Export?). I am aware that many manufacturers did this - I have a Zenith that was only sold as an export model. RCA also produced export models that never appeared in the UK or USA home markets.
I have requested additional photos of the internals and chassis and will send any further info that I get.
Thanks for the help so far. It is certainly a lovely piece of "radio furniture" and still works, which is a bonus.
