On the Bay -
Looks kind of lonely and in need of love.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-PHILCO-TUBE-TELEVISION-ANTIQUE-T-V-/120700065543?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1a48d707

No affiliation. I'd consider it myself if I were close enough, but Chicago is a bit too far from Philly.

Thanks for the link. If the seller is open to local pickup, I might go for it.

My grandparents had one of these, here seen as a new set back around Xmas 1951.
http://www.wa2ise.com/radios/familyalbum-phtv.jpg

It looks like it has some cracks around the screw holes in the CRT bezel... these are often seen on this model, anybody figured out a good repair?
jr

My grandparents had one of these, here seen as a new set back around Xmas 1951.

That is pretty cool. I love these old family pictures. I agree it's a cut little set. What CRT does this TV use?

Kevin

That is pretty cool. I love these old family pictures. I agree it's a cut little set. What CRT does this TV use?

Kevin

12LP4. You can download the Sams for it here (http://www.earlytelevision.org/images/Philco-50-T1104-Sams-114-9.pdf).

Thanks.

I didn't realize how common these 12LP4 sets were until just recently. Must be a close second runner up to the 10BP4.

Kevin

The sets are common, but I rarely see a spare 12LP4 for sale. So it's a good idea to test it before buying a set.