dear Sirs
I found to day on an advertisement site proposal for a said Philco radio with turn table , but I don' t find any info for this model .
It is said it has been modified from original one
Does somebody can recognize the model ?
Thanks a lot for any info you may have
best regards
claude
Please find photo of the proposed radio
Claude,
That radio looks very much like a UK Philco model 261. Here's mine:
Although, I'm not sure if my 261 is deep enough to accommodate a phonograph (gramophone)? I'll look at it the first chance I get and will measure its depth.
In addition, if that was a 261 at one time, it not only has been modified to add a phonograph. It looks like it was modified to add a completely different radio chassis.
Model 261 is not a USA model. It is a UK model. The chassis was made in the USA exclusively for export to UK. The cabinet was, as far as I know, made in the UK (Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex).
The 261 pictured on that website is the early version of the 261. The one I have (which I had sent to me from the UK) is a late version.
I also noticed that, while my late version 261 looks very much like the radio you initially posted a picture of, there are subtle differences. Chiefly in the grille cutouts.
Yes, I would likewise be curious to see more photos of the model for sale.
As said , I asked the vendor other photos . I am waiting answer ...
The vendor lives near Paris , and I in Normandy , near Rouen , 100km from Paris . a little bit far from to go and see by myself .
But it seems the top cover could be original
Got it.
This could be interesting...
I have a friend near Paris ... I' ll ask him if he has possibility to get it for me !
well , it' s now 11pm in Normandy , and I' ll go to bed !
see you later Ron
Here's the difference in national approaches to distances
100km here is considered a brisk drive
I did that both ways after work before going to bed to pick up a radio.
DIBS!
I say it is original with the Phono, The radio was taken out and a different chassis was inserted. Everything looks good except for the pine cut out escutcheon moulding and the 4 uncentered knobs...
It is exceptionally well made with all that inlay...
Great find..
(kirk)