Picked up a Philco 37-610T over the weekend.
The dialglass is convex glass..
Might this be a reproduction glass?
The rest of radio is original. Can't see anyone replacing dialglass and nothing else.
Nice bullet. I've been thinking of getting me one of these for a long time.
I've had three of those and all three had flat glass. Nice radio though... good find.
I've never seen, nor heard of, any 1937 or 1938 Philco that had anything but flat glass in the dial. That must be a replacement. Perhaps the original glass was broken several years (or decades) ago, and someone just used whatever they could find?
Probably found a piece of glass at that timesavers website that makes, for the most part, replacement glass for clocks. I wouldn't think a flat glass replacement should be difficult. BTW very nice radio. You seem to have latched on to a example of a good batch of veneer on the front from what can make out. Ive noticed the maple sets are apt to be more figured but some walnuts get pretty darned close. Nice radio indeed.
The glass gets that way when an electrolytic lets go.
ba-BOOM !!!
Thanks guys. I took the glass out and it looks like whomever cut it did a good job.
I cant imagine how someone could break the glass, but then again my step-son could break a diamond!
Maybe its accoustically tuned for more bass response!
Quote:The glass gets that way when an electrolytic lets go.
ba-BOOM !!!
The proper term is PUH POW !!! 8)
Cirdular glass replacement clock faces are still available in rounded shapes in many diameters, perhaps that was done. Just a guess.
Go to any old clock repair shop and they can guide you to where to buy either concave or flat glass in many diameters. I have the same radio and they are very nice players. My clock shop has been very helpful. No doubt cheaper than having a glass shop cut you a new one but they can.
Regards, Jerry
Thanks for the ideas. I notice when I look into the convex glass, all I see is my big-'ole eyeball looking back. That shape picks up all the reflections from around the room.
"...any old clock repair shops" are getting hard to find.
Your right Art, but we have one in Cottonwood, an ity bity town next door. Option is to google clock glass and it will no doubt bring up vendors that sell it. I like restoring old clocks as well.
Regards, Jerry