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Philco Tombstone Model Number? - promocom - 11-14-2022

I won in an auction a great condition thirties tombstone radio for $28! I believe it to be a Philco 620B  model, but not sure. The labels are missing and there is no Philco decal on the front. The chassis has some differences to the pictures on the net. It has a plug-in speaker connector instead of hard-wired. Above the dial window is a peculiar "light box" with at least 2 bulbs in it. There are several differences in the parts/wiring than other chassis. 

I wonder if its not even a genuine Philco brand.

Any ideas you'd care to share?

RE: Philco Tombstone Model Number? - Ron Ramirez - 11-14-2022

Hi,

It's actually a 630B - notice the shadowmeter above the dial.

https://philcoradio.com/gallery2/1936a/#Model_630B

Very nice catch, especially for $28! Icon_thumbup

RE: Philco Tombstone Model Number? - promocom - 11-15-2022

Thanks Ron... I have other questions about it but I will start a new post.

RE: Philco Tombstone Model Number? - GarySP - 11-15-2022

Welcome to the Phorum, promocom! Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary

RE: Philco Tombstone Model Number? - Arran - 11-16-2022

Those are good sets when they are working properly, at least my 620 was, I think it's basically the same set without the shadow meter.
Regards
Arran

RE: Philco Tombstone Model Number? - radiorich - 11-16-2022

Hello promocom,
What great looking radio for the price I like the cabinet style !

Sincerely Richard

RE: Philco Tombstone Model Number? - GarySP - 11-16-2022

You stole that radio! Great stroke of luck! That coming from a guy that's not even partial to tombstones. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary

P.S. That chevron speaker cloth is a little "louder" than the factory weave, but was put in well.