05-06-2014, 05:27 PM
Picked up a Philco 111 lowboy. The cabinet is a goner, including any labels it used to have. Apparently, it was stored for the last several years under a lean-to beside a wood pile. The white stuff is mildew, as much as 1/2" thick in places. All plywood is delaminating, all glue joints are loose, significant sheets of veneer are just missing. The fact it still stands up amazes me.
Most of the radio itself seems remarkably usable, including the original falling leaf grill cloth. The speaker cone is in great shape, although the pedestal is pretty rusty. There was one knob missing (the little one) and one tube missing (a 45
).
Most of the radio itself seems remarkably usable, including the original falling leaf grill cloth. The speaker cone is in great shape, although the pedestal is pretty rusty. There was one knob missing (the little one) and one tube missing (a 45
).
