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I have it now - truePhilco - 02-04-2020
It came in today.
It was listed as a 52 and it looked like one
in the pic's. But when I open it up to check tubes
and thinks before powering it up I started to wonder.
What do you think. is it the right chassis? Just looking for
some good info this is the oldest radio I have gotten.
I will let you know it is working great.
RE: I have it now - mikethedruid - 02-04-2020
VERY interesting, and puzzling. The label is obviously correct. It must be a model 56, although I cannot find this model in the gallery, nor find its schematic on Nostalgia Air, nor does a Duck-Duck-Go search produce any real information about this model. I defer to our Phorum experts. Perhaps they can shed light on this question. I'm intrigued. I have a feeling this must be a fairly rare model. I'm going to keep an eye on this thread.
RE: I have it now - Ron Ramirez - 02-04-2020
Model 56 was made for export to the UK. There is no USA documentation since it was not intended to be sold in the USA.
RE: I have it now - Nathan Slingerland - 02-04-2020
Guess what.... I just purchased a big pile of Philco UK service bulletins. truePhilco - I'm pretty I've got the docs on this model.
RE: I have it now - Chas - 02-04-2020
The authors image of the tube lineup gives a clue, not tubes, but Valves.
Certainly looks like it has been serviced in recent times, the transformer with "pvc" lead-wires. Possibly a conversion from 220 ac to 120 ac?
Chas
RE: I have it now - truePhilco - 02-04-2020
This is on the side of the tube sheild
RE: I have it now - GarySP - 02-04-2020
Second clue is the 42 "valve" in the picture. In small print "made in England." Take care, Gary
RE: I have it now - truePhilco - 02-04-2020
and the tubes behind the shield have been changed
RE: I have it now - Radioroslyn - 02-04-2020
There was one of these sets on the Phorum maybe a yr or so ago... I think the poster was in the UK.
RE: I have it now - Nathan Slingerland - 02-04-2020
Here's a quick scan of the service bulletin for the UK Model 56:
RE: I have it now - truePhilco - 02-04-2020
You all are something, Thanks.
I found a couple of post on the Phorum of the 56.
Have the bulletin, Thanks
Kind of sad I thought I was going to have a 52B.
haven't seen a date for a 56 I guess 1932.
It came from California and said it wasn't working.
But its working now, after adjusting and lubing the band switch.
RE: I have it now - truePhilco - 02-05-2020
[b]Philco[/b] in the [b]United[/b] [b]Kingdom[/b] [b]Philco[/b] began exporting Model 20 Baby Grands as well as other models to the [b]UK[/b] in 1930. [b]Philco[/b] continued to export Philadelphia-made radios to [b]Britain[/b] until 1932, at which time a new subsidiary was formed – [b]Philco[/b] Radio & Television Corporation of Great [b]Britain[/b].
Philco in the United Kingdom – Philco Library
philcoradio.com/library/index.php/philco-history/philco-around-the-world/philco-in-the-united-kin…
Now That makes this radio seam really nice! It was exported and
it came back an its made in the USA. COOL 
Here some more Info
RE: I have it now - truePhilco - 02-09-2020
I have to find a phonograph the same year for I've notice
the plug in for it.
RE: I have it now - David - 02-09-2020
UK power is 50HZ so if you use a step up transformer to get from 120 volts to 240 volts the motor will run to fast so you would need a motor for 60HZ.