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Long recognized as the classic cathedral radio, the Philco 90 is a beauty. Designed by the famous Edward Combs, the "90" was the very top of the line. This nine-tube powerhouse is a tremendous super-het. The The condition is very good considering it is 84+ years old. Clearly the radio is an older and skillfully refinished cabinet. It has all the factory-installed parts and correct reproduction speaker cloth. The radio has been refinished with a very high luster, hand rubbed lacquer finish. Note the dial is backlit by the dial light, difficult to get a decent photo. The markings on the dial show clearly when the radio is on. Note how dramatic the book-matched veneers are highlighted on the front. The collector did a very nice job. Les has done a complete and perfect repair. The radio plays loud and clearly with an excellent level of selectivity. The radio has a fine silk reproduction replacement cord with a new Bakelite plug for your safe use. He added a mini-jack for your auxiliary input device. This is the rarest of the three 90 models and the one to own. Bluetooth is available for $25. 19"H x 17"W x 12"D. |
THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD! |
Long recognized as the classic cathedral radio, the Philco 90 is a beauty. Designed by the famous Edward Combs, the "90" was the very top of the line. This nine-tube powerhouse is a tremendous super-het. The The condition is very good considering it is 84+ years old. Clearly the radio is an older and skillfully refinished cabinet. It has all the factory-installed parts and correct reproduction speaker cloth. The radio has been refinished with a very high luster, hand rubbed lacquer finish. Note the dial is backlit by the dial light, difficult to get a decent photo. The markings on the dial show clearly when the radio is on. Note how dramatic the book-matched veneers are highlighted on the front. The collector did a very nice job. Les has done a complete and perfect repair. The radio plays loud and clearly with an excellent level of selectivity. The radio has a fine silk reproduction replacement cord with a new Bakelite plug for your safe use. He added a mini-jack for your auxiliary input device. This is the rarest of the three 90 models and the one to own. Bluetooth is available for $25. 19"H x 17"W x 12"D. |
Reported sold by Lew Magrish on February 10, 2017 Listed price on date of sale - $959.00 |
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