Philco Model 17 - Mystery?

9/29/2007 3:07:21 PMJim Price

I have a console that's labeled Model 17 Code 125 - Part Number 39-5962. This is not the Model 17 from the early 30's as it has a 5 tube chasis (6A7, 78, 75, 84, 41), not the 11 tube chasis of the early 30's model. I've seen on the web similar a chasis in a table model. There's a rectangular dial above 3 knobs and 6 push buttons below that. Does anyone know anything about this radio? So far everyone I've contacted or has seen the radio had never seen it before.

Thanks

9/29/2007 6:16:48 PMNorm Leal

Jim

You most likely have a chassis from a different cabinet? Check out Model 39-25 or 39-17. Using an 84 for rectifier was common for Philco in 1939.

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Resources/303/T0000303.htm

Norm

:I have a console that's labeled Model 17 Code 125 - Part Number 39-5962. This is not the Model 17 from the early 30's as it has a 5 tube chasis (6A7, 78, 75, 84, 41), not the 11 tube chasis of the early 30's model. I've seen on the web similar a chasis in a table model. There's a rectangular dial above 3 knobs and 6 push buttons below that. Does anyone know anything about this radio? So far everyone I've contacted or has seen the radio had never seen it before.
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:Thanks

10/4/2007 8:29:42 PMJim Price

:Jim
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: You most likely have a chassis from a different cabinet? Check out Model 39-25 or 39-17. Using an 84 for rectifier was common for Philco in 1939.
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:http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Resources/303/T0000303.htm
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:Norm
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::I have a console that's labeled Model 17 Code 125 - Part Number 39-5962. This is not the Model 17 from the early 30's as it has a 5 tube chasis (6A7, 78, 75, 84, 41), not the 11 tube chasis of the early 30's model. I've seen on the web similar a chasis in a table model. There's a rectangular dial above 3 knobs and 6 push buttons below that. Does anyone know anything about this radio? So far everyone I've contacted or has seen the radio had never seen it before.
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::Thanks

10/4/2007 8:33:52 PMJim Price

Thanks Norman, I found one that looks just like mine (I couldn't tell if the pushbuttons were there) on philcoradio.com labeled as a 38-17F. Do you have any idea what it might be worth if restored?

Thanks Again,

Jim

::Jim
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:: You most likely have a chassis from a different cabinet? Check out Model 39-25 or 39-17. Using an 84 for rectifier was common for Philco in 1939.
::
::http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Resources/303/T0000303.htm
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::Norm
::
:::I have a console that's labeled Model 17 Code 125 - Part Number 39-5962. This is not the Model 17 from the early 30's as it has a 5 tube chasis (6A7, 78, 75, 84, 41), not the 11 tube chasis of the early 30's model. I've seen on the web similar a chasis in a table model. There's a rectangular dial above 3 knobs and 6 push buttons below that. Does anyone know anything about this radio? So far everyone I've contacted or has seen the radio had never seen it before.
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:::Thanks

10/5/2007 10:46:12 AMNorm Leal

Jim

Philco 39-17F is shown in Collectors Guide to Antique Radios as being worth $120-$150.

This doesn't mean it can be sold at that price. They are really worth what a person is willing to spend. Garage sales, not much, antique stores high.

Norm

:Thanks Norman, I found one that looks just like mine (I couldn't tell if the pushbuttons were there) on philcoradio.com labeled as a 38-17F. Do you have any idea what it might be worth if restored?
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:Thanks Again,
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:Jim
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:::Jim
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::: You most likely have a chassis from a different cabinet? Check out Model 39-25 or 39-17. Using an 84 for rectifier was common for Philco in 1939.
:::
:::http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Resources/303/T0000303.htm
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:::Norm
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::::I have a console that's labeled Model 17 Code 125 - Part Number 39-5962. This is not the Model 17 from the early 30's as it has a 5 tube chasis (6A7, 78, 75, 84, 41), not the 11 tube chasis of the early 30's model. I've seen on the web similar a chasis in a table model. There's a rectangular dial above 3 knobs and 6 push buttons below that. Does anyone know anything about this radio? So far everyone I've contacted or has seen the radio had never seen it before.
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::::Thanks