[krispaul]

Hello all you fine Philco aficionados! I need some assistance/advice on a Philco radio. First, let me start by saying that I know nothing about these radios. My father, an experienced woodworker,  picked one up recently not because it was a radio but because the cabinet was in really nice condition. In trying to figure out what this radio is I happened to stumble onto this site. With the amazing wealth of information on this site I was able to determine that the radio he found looks to be a Model 531.  Based on everything I was able to find about the 531, this one looks to be completely intact, missing only the back cover, the electical plug (wire is still there) and perhaps one other component. The cabinet itself is in great condition with only a few minor nicks and scrapes.

Here are the questions that hopefully someone can provide a bit of insight into:

The label inside the cabinet has what appears to be an "E" handwritten in the Model No. field and the numbers "9186" handwritten in the serial number field. This label is next to a brass or tin plate stating Philco Neutrodyne Plus. The serial number is pretty straight-forward but does anyone have any idea what the "E" is for?

The radio tray itself still moves freely into and out of the cabinet however there are two hinges mounted to the curved edge pieces inside with nothing on the other ends of the hinges. Are these hinges standard equipment? Is there something that should be attached to them?

Any information would be greatly appreciated. I can provide pictures if necessary.

Thanks,
Kris