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Nice pickup today !! Philco 50 Cathedral !!
#1

Had a lady send me an email w/ a picture of a radio she said would be good for a "Theatrical Production" LOL
This is what I got !!
1931 Philco 50
will need new speaker or recone
I already have Whiskey Grill cloth for it
cabinet in descent condition
will need electronic restoration
Not a bad day !!
Have a house to go to tonight, fingers crossed !! For a buyout !!!

Rock


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#2

Oh my, you appear to have found an early 50 at that! Shame about the speaker, though. Little kid damage I would say. I found a model 50 last fall, but it is the later version in its own style of cabinet.

   

Good luck on the house buyout tonight!

No matter where you go, there you are.
#3

I think you have a 51 which was made later than the 50. I have heard of early 51's with the 50 chassis.
#4

I'm starting not to like you John,
Why cant I ever get radios locally?
All the ones by me are outrageously priced and unrestored.

I like your radio though Icon_mrgreen

Times I have been electrocuted in 2021
As of 1/01/2021
AC: 4 DC: 1
Last year: 6
#5

Yes, it's a model 51. A unique cabinet ONLY fund in the model 51. These sets are not a great performer, being an entry level set.

BUT they are a very attractive and unique set!!!




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