Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Unidentified Philco Cabinet.
#1

Hi all,

In my tradition of finding unusual philcos every now and again, here is a cabinet a customer brought. I have a feeling its another manuf that was converted to a philco but I cant even find the front dial plate with its V shaped pattern in the Philco book. No tags or stamps inside the cabinet at all. I looked thru Stein and cant find the cabinet under another manufacturer there either.

Ideas??

Thanks

Keith
(trying to upload the images, not sure if they went in... Ill try again if they don't)

Note from site admin: Sorry, but the photos which were attached to this post are no longer available.
#2

Hi Keith

No, this cabinet is not an original Philco factory issue. It may very well be an aftermarket cabinet made by a third party manufacturer, but it did not come from the Philco factory.

--
Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#3

I agree, it's not a Philco cabinet, I'm not sure what it was originally but that panel and escutcheon is from a 1934-35 vintage set (probably from a Philco MX type cabinet) while the cabinet is from between 1930-33 vintage. For some reason it reminds me of a Stromberg Carlson from that era but I don't think that it is.
Regards
Arran
#4

Thanks, That confirms what I thought,... and ya know, I thought Stromberg Carlson too!
Its a mystery cabinet... a nice one, but collector value with the Philco stuff in it is nil. (and the Philco stuff is missing anyway)

Thanks

Keith




Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
1930s Stromberg-Carlson Tombstone Radio need help identifying model number
Hi Cap'n Clock, Unfortunately, I do not have this radio.  This is a shame because this should be a good performer.  2A5...MrFixr55 — 06:48 AM
American Bosch Model 802 auto radio
I think it would come under either American Bosch or United American Bosch. American Bosch made sets for the American We...Arran — 05:53 AM
trying to identify this wire type
Thanks to all for the feedback. As Arran said, it is probably an older replacement and yes it has a grid cap so I will ...georgetownjohn — 09:32 PM
trying to identify this wire type
It's possible that the red wire, actually a grid cap lead, is a very old replacement, I can't remember seeing a pre 1939...Arran — 09:18 PM
Gilfillan Brothers Car Radio?
Hi everyone,  Special thanks to Joe Rossi for tracking down this obscure radio and thanks to others who took up the hun...Antipodal — 08:15 PM
trying to identify this wire type
Here's one source for your wire of many. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary P.S. Can't get the right color you need? I ...GarySP — 06:40 PM
trying to identify this wire type
...and modern wire of the appropriate gauges and insulation V-rating (300V minimum, usually shown right on the wire) is ...morzh — 05:47 PM
1930s Stromberg-Carlson Tombstone Radio need help identifying model number
I have a question about this radio, is there anyone that has access to this radio that has an intact unmolested speaker ...captainclock1988 — 04:28 PM
1930s Stromberg-Carlson Tombstone Radio need help identifying model number
Well what makes me confuse all of those companies is that all three of those companies (Setchell-Carlson, Stromberg-Carl...captainclock1988 — 04:21 PM
trying to identify this wire type
The red wire is rubber covered wire. The others are cotton braid over rubber often in colors or a tracer, also strand...Chas — 02:43 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently no members online.

>