05-04-2012, 08:23 PM
Yes, the set has some lineage to Admiral due to the Continental 16R Chassis. In fact, the Admiral 930 and 200-16R both resemble my set and both use the same chassis. Additionally, four Speigel (Air Castle?) models and one Sonora model used the same Continental Chassis. All of these radio manufacturers were in Chicago.
What leads me to believe that it is the Camden model are the numerals "925" stamped into the upper left of the cabinet and "CRT T" stamped into the upper right.
I use grain filler but I also sand/steel wool each coat, especially the toner coats. If you look at the dark portions of the radio under a light you can still see the highlights of the wood grain. Judging from many of the sets that I have with original dark finishes, I believe that they also were finished with this result. Although some of my earlier restos with dark lacquer completely hide the wood grain, I now try for the effect that I achieved with the Camden console and other sets I have recently done.
What leads me to believe that it is the Camden model are the numerals "925" stamped into the upper left of the cabinet and "CRT T" stamped into the upper right.
I use grain filler but I also sand/steel wool each coat, especially the toner coats. If you look at the dark portions of the radio under a light you can still see the highlights of the wood grain. Judging from many of the sets that I have with original dark finishes, I believe that they also were finished with this result. Although some of my earlier restos with dark lacquer completely hide the wood grain, I now try for the effect that I achieved with the Camden console and other sets I have recently done.
