[Arran]

Arran, yes, these are perhaps mediocre sets but I think they are rather appealing, especially the 40-145 with three bands and pushbuttons. At least you and I agree on Brand Z sets. Icon_wink

Ron
What I meant by not understanding the appeal of these sets is the prices Philco models with that style of cabinet seem to go for on fleabay. There isn't anything particularly outstanding about them yet they seem to go for more money then one of the slope front sets from 1939-42, even though the cabinets are not as stylish nor the chassis circuitry as good.
It looks like the prospective radio buyers thought so at the time, the 40-150T and 40-155T handily outsold the 40-140T and 40-145T even though the 40-150T cost $10 more and the 40-155T cost $20 more, according to the production numbers. That being said I like the revised version of the 40-145T from January of 1940 more then the version introduced in June of 1939, even though it has less marquetry, maybe they were trying to boost sales by changing the cabinet?
Regards
Arran