Just picked this beauty up. From what I can tell, it's 1957 vintage. Tag says....Model 22D4160. Code 392 and then there's E 15030
Any websites that give a value, or other info? TIA
Any websites that give a value, or other info? TIA
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twintubdexter
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no expert...
but it looks like a 1956 model. Philco refered to those speakers as an "Acoustic Lens."
but it looks like a 1956 model. Philco refered to those speakers as an "Acoustic Lens."
56 it is!
It has a glass covering the screen, I wonder if that is the 'shadow box'.
It has a glass covering the screen, I wonder if that is the 'shadow box'.
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Thanks, Ralph, I haven't plugged it in, it's been in a damp basement for years. I was told it worked years ago, but you know how that is.....
lordkenmore
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Beautiful TV. I wish something like that would follow me home. Especially now since I'm in a phase of watching old PERRY MASON DVDs.
You may know this--I can't remember off the top of my head just who knows old electronics and who doesn't around here--but plugging in the TV is NOT advised by those in a position to know. Even if it DID work when put in storage, a capacitor might blow when connected to full power.
I'm not sure if this is the case for TV, but these days it seems like old radio collectors just go through and replace everything that is a "high failure" component like wax/paper capacitors, and electrolytic capacitors. Doing so often "fixes" the radio, and also gives better reliability after restoration.
Link is on why one should never plug in and turn on an old, unknown TV. This site also has some photos of restored TVs and restoration tips.
You may know this--I can't remember off the top of my head just who knows old electronics and who doesn't around here--but plugging in the TV is NOT advised by those in a position to know. Even if it DID work when put in storage, a capacitor might blow when connected to full power.
I'm not sure if this is the case for TV, but these days it seems like old radio collectors just go through and replace everything that is a "high failure" component like wax/paper capacitors, and electrolytic capacitors. Doing so often "fixes" the radio, and also gives better reliability after restoration.
Link is on why one should never plug in and turn on an old, unknown TV. This site also has some photos of restored TVs and restoration tips.
lordkenmore
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Link to the home page of the site I linked to right above. This makes it easier to explore the whole site.
Sensational looking set!
I can recommend Videokarma.org as well, I can't fix tv sets, but I collect them. I don't have anything that old or cool though. We had a '52 Philco table set and a '63 fancy Philco twin speaker console with Cool-Chassis, and no UHF until daddy bought the converter in 1965 so we could get CBS.
I can recommend Videokarma.org as well, I can't fix tv sets, but I collect them. I don't have anything that old or cool though. We had a '52 Philco table set and a '63 fancy Philco twin speaker console with Cool-Chassis, and no UHF until daddy bought the converter in 1965 so we could get CBS.
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We had the same set in the family, but with a blonde cabinet. It caused very little trouble and we used it until the late 1970s. I agree this should not be plugged in until some of the capacitors are replaced.
Ken D.
Ken D.
Its too bad older TV's cant work on their own. Since this digital conversion with a stupid plug in box, my local reception stinks now when I got all the stations with no problem before.
I'm doing OK with a digital-to-analog converter hooked up to my 1950 Admiral, and I am located 50 miles from Sutro tower where most transmitters are located. I get stations that I didn't expect, even with deteriorated 70 ohm outdoor antenna leads and bad connections at the rooftop antenna. When I decide to upgrade the facilities, I'll pull in even more stations.
Contrary to what we were advised when the conversion to digital took place in 2009, you do not need a special antenna. I'm using a 60's vintage VHF-only antenna, and have also seen plain rabbit ears doing the job from a distance of 10 miles or so.
Contrary to what we were advised when the conversion to digital took place in 2009, you do not need a special antenna. I'm using a 60's vintage VHF-only antenna, and have also seen plain rabbit ears doing the job from a distance of 10 miles or so.
That is beautiful. I have the same exact set that I've had for at least 8 years. Got mine working a couple years ago. Here is a picture of me with mine at the shop after it was repaired.
whirlcool
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I seem to remember reading that our webmaster Robert didn't know how televisions worked but taught himself enough to be able to do a full overhaul on a 50's set.
The things he knows......
The things he knows......
Somewhere, I have an old magazine about repairing TV's from the 50's. Circa 1960 or so.
Justin, your set looks fantastic! I don't know what I'm going to do with this set, I saved it from going to the dump, along with a beautiful 1930's Roper gas range, and a mint condition Servel refrigerator, which I don't know what I'm going to do with.
Same seller has an almost mint 1940's Tappan gas range, a Wards table radio in Bakelite, and several other treasures.
Justin, your set looks fantastic! I don't know what I'm going to do with this set, I saved it from going to the dump, along with a beautiful 1930's Roper gas range, and a mint condition Servel refrigerator, which I don't know what I'm going to do with.
Same seller has an almost mint 1940's Tappan gas range, a Wards table radio in Bakelite, and several other treasures.
If you decide you don't want to keep it, I would be more than happy to take it off your hands for you. I love my set that I have. Does yours have the top touch tuning with the channel selector button and on/off button on top? When I got mine, it had come with a channel selector remote. Has about a 20ft wire that plugs into the back of the set. Also here is a picture of mine while it was still being worked on.
Yes, it has the top on/off, and tuning switch. Cabinet has a few scratches in the side, but nothing major.
