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So the set you're looking at has been "restored" ? I wonder if he may have converted it to use 120v ? Or perhaps there was a provision for selecting input voltage? Maybe not, if it was for 50 cycles.

Let us know what you find out on it, or perhaps a photo even of you don't buy it.
Take care, Gary.

Most European sets of that era had taps right down to 115 volts. France, for one, used 110-115 always in older sets. Not sure about the history of their changes and when they changed to '220'. That said, UK sets are often the "not-European" exception in being 220-240 only. But then again, Philcos made in the UK were often destined for the Continent.

Either way its a no-brainer. You can get a capable 240/120 converter for about 15 bucks.