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Philco (UK) Model 282 Empire Five
Ron Ramirez
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11-03-2012, 08:03 AM
Arran, yes, the front corners do appear to be solid walnut. It looks better than the cheap "white wood" typically used by USA Philco in those areas of a cabinet.

Bill (exray) - I just finished examining the front panel closely, and no, it is not photofinish - it is the real deal, actual veneer work. I can't think of any USA Philco tombstone that has this much fancy veneer work on its front panel.

The top of the set has been refinished at some point; I found several runs in the finish at the upper left edge.
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RE: Philco (UK) Model 282 Empire Five - by Arran - 11-02-2012, 08:19 PM
RE: Philco (UK) Model 282 Empire Five - by exray - 11-03-2012, 06:27 AM
RE: Philco (UK) Model 282 Empire Five - by Ron Ramirez - 11-03-2012, 08:03 AM
RE: Philco (UK) Model 282 Empire Five - by Arran - 11-06-2012, 02:08 AM
RE: Philco (UK) Model 282 Empire Five - by Arran - 11-08-2012, 12:46 AM
RE: Philco (UK) Model 282 Empire Five - by Jamie - 08-08-2013, 08:11 AM
RE: Philco (UK) Model 282 Empire Five - by GarySP - 08-08-2013, 10:53 AM
RE: Philco (UK) Model 282 Empire Five - by Arran - 09-18-2013, 10:26 PM
RE: Philco (UK) Model 282 Empire Five - by Arran - 11-19-2018, 05:23 AM



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