Philco Cabinets
Custom-Built by Steve Davis
The Edward L. Combs Collection
Edward L. Combs (1906-1941) was hired by Philco to design many of the cabinets used in Philco's 1929 model lineup. He continued to design cabinets for Philco into the mid-1930s, although his work was used less and less after 1932.
His most famous cabinets are the Model 70 Baby Grand and the Model 90 Baby Grand sets. The Model 70 Baby Grand was originally introduced in early 1931 as Model 21. A 110 volt DC version, Model 46, followed in March 1931. Models 70 and 35 became available in May-June 1931, along with the slightly larger Model 90.
AUTHENTIC REPRODUCTIONS OF PHILCO CABINETS DESIGNED BY EDWARD L. COMBS - HANDCRAFTED TO EXACTING SPECIFICATIONS
Model 35 shown. Models 21, 46, 70 similar
Model 90 Baby Grand
The Clyde Shuler Collection
Clyde F. Shuler (1892-1969) was an industrial designer as well as a design educator. Among radio collectors, he is best known for the design of the cathedral radio cabinets which housed Models 36B, 43B, 47B, 52B, 71B and 91B. The same style would be used by Philco in all of its "Baby Grand" (cathedral) cabinets through December 1933, and on many cathedral models up to May 1934.
AUTHENTIC REPRODUCTIONS OF PHILCO CABINETS DESIGNED BY CLYDE SHULER - HANDCRAFTED TO EXACTING SPECIFICATIONS
Model 16B Baby Grand
Model 19B Baby Grand
Model 17B Baby Grand
Model 89B Baby Grand, flat-face
Molding and Accessories
Bottom Trim for 21, 35, 46, 70 (Two Piece) (Back Spacer not shown)
Bottom Trim for Model 90 (Two Piece, with back spacer)
Bottom Trim for Models 16B, 17B, 18B, 19B, 43B, 44B, 71B, 89B, 91B and Other "Clyde Shuler" Type Cathedral Cabinets
These speaker bolts are identical to the originals! The finishing touch for your Philco restoration project.
Reproduction feet for Philco table model cabinets. Philco used this style brass feet with felt inserts on virtually all of their wood cabinet table radios throughout the 30s.
Bottom Trim for Models 35 & 70 (One Piece)
Bottom Trim for Model 90 (One Piece)
Bottom Trim for Model 60B
They are used on all Philco cathedral and tombstone models made between June 1932 and December 1935 (early 1936 models)
Most of these radios have feet that are completely worn out or often times missing. These replacements are turned from brass bar stock to look exactly like the original.
Philco Service Tools
Three-Piece Set
Alignment Tool
Tools for older Philco Radios
Condenser Block Restuffing Tools
If you do restorations on early Philco radios, you need this set of Philco service tools. The set includes a 1/4 inch plastic nut driver for aligning Philco radios that have trimmer capacitors with a 1/4 inch nut. The nonmetallic tool will not detune the RF and IF circuits or short out the B+. The large handle makes it easy to precisely adjust trimmers. This tool is hands down, the best Philco alignment tool you can buy! Also included are a set of tools for restuffing bakelite condenser blocks. This set includes a wire cutting tool and a punching tool for pushing the insides out of the bakelite blocks.
Here is how to use the condenser block tools: In most cases, there is no need to disconnect the wires from the block. While the block is still bolted to the chassis, use the cutter tool to cut the wires where they pass through the rivets. One twist on each rivet will quickly and cleanly cut the wires. While the block is still bolted to the chassis, use your heat gun to heat the block. Try to concentrate the heat on the sides of the block. Use the push tool to push the old condenser out as far as the chassis will allow (the block is still bolted to the chassis). Remove the screw and roll the block. Then using the push tool, push the old condenser the rest of the way out of the block. Once the old capacitor has been removed, clean solder from the terminals and install a new capacitor. That's it! These tools will make a dreaded job, a job you will look forward to.........well, almost!
The alignment tool is also available separately, as are the two condenser block restuffing tools.
Prices
Complete reproduction 21, 35, 46 or 70 Baby Grand cabinet, unfinished: $250
Complete reproduction 90 Baby Grand cabinet, unfinished: $275
Complete reproduction 16B, 17B, 43B or 91B cabinet, unfinished: $220
Complete reproduction 18B, 44B or 71B cabinet, unfinished: $210
Complete reproduction 19B cabinet, unfinished: $200
Complete reproduction 89B cabinet (flat-face as shown above), unfinished: $180
Add $175 to finish any cabinet in lacquer, hand rubbed, satin finish with pores filled to give a beautiful, smooth "piano finish."
REPRODUCTION CABINETS DO NOT INCLUDE GRILLE CLOTH, CHASSIS, ESCUTCHEON, KNOBS OR SPEAKER SCREWS.
SHIPPING COSTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE CABINET PRICES ABOVE. Contact Steve for shipping costs. Contact information below.
Set of bottom trim for Models 21, 35, 46 or 70 cathedrals (one piece or two piece style): $25
Set of bottom trim for Model 90 cathedrals (one piece or two piece styles): $35
Set of bottom trim for Model 60B or any of the "Clyde Shuler" style cathedral cabinets: $20
One pair (set of two) reproduction speaker bolts - $6.00/pair
One set of four reproduction cabinet feet - $12.00
Set of three Philco Service Tools (alignment wrench and two condenser block restuffing tools) - $24.00
Philco Alignment Tool (only) - $10.50
Philco Condenser Block Restuffing Tools (set of two) - $15.00
Add $6.00 shipping in the lower 48 states for one set of bottom trim
$5.00 in the lower 48 states for any tool order
$2.00 in the lower 48 states to ship a pair of speaker bolts or a set of four cabinet feet.
Prices subject to change.
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Thanks to John at The Radio mAd House for allowing us to use the photos of Edward Combs and Clyde Shuler.