Philco Radio Model ID - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Ellie85 · 23rd Jan 2023, 3:03 pm

Hi,

Does anyone know the model of the Philco in the attached image?

Thanks,

Ellie85 · 23rd Jan 2023, 6:19 pm

Mid 1930s going by the design, I can find very similar models, but not this exact one.

Thanks

Vintage Engr · 23rd Jan 2023, 6:49 pm

Have you looked on the excellent Philco Service database site?

I've usually found something on that. Alternatively the Rider Perpetual Service might have it.

David.

Cathovisor · 23rd Jan 2023, 8:20 pm

I don't know how well that website deals with British Philco though?

Ellie85 · 23rd Jan 2023, 8:27 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage Engr

Have you looked on the excellent Philco Service database site?

David.

Do you have a link for that?

Thanks

stevehertz · 23rd Jan 2023, 8:29 pm

There were wooden versions of the people's set. Just a thought.

vinrads · 23rd Jan 2023, 8:58 pm

How about a picture of the inside /chassis, I may have a radio that looks like the one in question. Mick.

Cathovisor · 23rd Jan 2023, 10:03 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ellie85

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage Engr

Have you looked on the excellent Philco Service database site?

David.

Do you have a link for that?

Thanks

Here: https://philcoradio.com/library/

Ellie85 · 23rd Jan 2023, 11:21 pm

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Originally Posted by vinrads

How about a picture of the inside /chassis, I may have a radio that looks like the one in question. Mick.

It's for sale, the seller can't supply any other pictures.

Thanks,

Ellie85 · 23rd Jan 2023, 11:22 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevehertz

There were wooden versions of the people's set. Just a thought.

I didn't think the wartime sets were branded, only factory codes.

Ellie85 · 23rd Jan 2023, 11:22 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathovisor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ellie85

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage Engr

Have you looked on the excellent Philco Service database site?

David.

Do you have a link for that?

Thanks

Here: https://philcoradio.com/library/

Thanks!

Cobaltblue · 24th Jan 2023, 7:08 am

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Originally Posted by Ellie85

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevehertz

There were wooden versions of the people's set. Just a thought.

I didn't think the wartime sets were branded, only factory codes.

I think Steve is reffering to the Philco 444 (1936) often referred to as the peoples set as opposed to a wartime civilian receiver (utility set).

Cheers

Mike T

stevehertz · 24th Jan 2023, 7:44 am

Presactly. Or words to that effect!

Ellie85 · 24th Jan 2023, 1:45 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobaltblue

I think Steve is referring to the Philco 444 (1936) often referred to as the peoples set as opposed to a wartime civilian receiver (utility set).

Cheers

Mike T

Ah, OK, I didn't know that, hence the confusion.

Ellie85 · 24th Jan 2023, 8:50 pm

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Originally Posted by Cathovisor

Here: https://philcoradio.com/library/

There are some that are really close, but nothing that matches.

Silicon · 25th Jan 2023, 2:42 pm

Visually it is quite close to the Model 99 Empire Seven radio of 1937.

Philco GB made many variations during that time.
Not all of them were based on the Philco 444 'Peoples Set' chassis.
Some were made for AC mains, or DC mains or battery operation.

Ellie85 · 28th Jan 2023, 3:14 pm

OK, thanks for all the help.

23rd Jan 2023, 3:03 pm	#1
Ellie85 Tetrode Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Findhorn, Moray, Scotland, UK. Posts: 66	Philco Radio Model ID Hi, Does anyone know the model of the Philco in the attached image? Thanks, Attached Thumbnails

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Ellie85 Tetrode Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Findhorn, Moray, Scotland, UK. Posts: 66	Re: Philco Radio Model ID Mid 1930s going by the design, I can find very similar models, but not this exact one. Thanks

23rd Jan 2023, 6:49 pm	#3
Vintage Engr Heptode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK. Posts: 838	Re: Philco Radio Model ID Have you looked on the excellent Philco Service database site? I've usually found something on that. Alternatively the Rider Perpetual Service might have it. David.

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Cathovisor Banned Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 418	Re: Philco Radio Model ID I don't know how well that website deals with British Philco though?

23rd Jan 2023, 8:29 pm	#6
stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 8,830	Re: Philco Radio Model ID There were wooden versions of the people's set. Just a thought. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..

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vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,755	Re: Philco Radio Model ID How about a picture of the inside /chassis, I may have a radio that looks like the one in question. Mick.

24th Jan 2023, 7:44 am	#13
stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 8,830	Re: Philco Radio Model ID Presactly. Or words to that effect! __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..

25th Jan 2023, 2:42 pm	#16
Silicon Nonode Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coulsdon, London, UK. Posts: 2,162	Re: Philco Radio Model ID Visually it is quite close to the Model 99 Empire Seven radio of 1937. Philco GB made many variations during that time. Not all of them were based on the Philco 444 'Peoples Set' chassis. Some were made for AC mains, or DC mains or battery operation.

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Ellie85 Tetrode Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Findhorn, Moray, Scotland, UK. Posts: 66	Re: Philco Radio Model ID OK, thanks for all the help.